Kate donates libel cash to charity

Published: May 15, 2007 | 6210th good news item since 2003

An eating disorder charity has spoken of its delight after receiving a cash donation from actress Kate Winslet.

The Hollywood star has given about £3,000 of her libel damages to Norfolk-based beat.

Miss Winslet had taken High Court action against Grazia magazine over claims she had visited a diet doctor. In March she was awarded an undisclosed sum in damages.

Mary George, of beat, said: “Kate said at the time that she would donate her winnings to an eating disorder charity and that is what she has done.

“I think she was inundated by charities asking for help.

“We were informed last week the money would be split between three eating disorder charities and we were thrilled to be one of them.”

Miss Winslet, who has appeared in films such as Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Heavenly Creatures, has been outspoken against the pressures on young women to diet.

Ms George said: “She is a very good role model and this is a very thoughtful way of highlighting the issue.”

Beat, formerly known as the Eating Disorders Association, offers support to people with dieting problems.

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