Kate Winslet, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in films such as "Titanic" and "The Reader," has candidly revealed an unusual fear—cows. This fear, she explains, is not a mere jest but a genuine concern that surpasses any unease she feels towards other animals. Winslet's wariness of cows stems from a past encounter that left her shaken, alongside cultural stories in England about unsettling experiences with these creatures.
Winslet recounts a particular incident when she and her mother were on a walk, and a group of cows began to approach them.
"Actually, there was a time when my mother was alive, and she and I were on a walk, and some cows absolutely were catching up with us," – Kate Winslet.
The cows' behavior, characterized by swishing tails and flicking ears, heightened Winslet's anxiety. She interprets these actions as signs of the animals' discontent, which she finds intimidating and unpredictable.
"They were slowly Bo-Peeping it, and then they did speed up. Really, truly. Borderline, couple of gallopers, I'd say." – Kate Winslet.
This past experience has made Winslet particularly cautious around cows, fearing not just a potential stampede but also the unpredictability of individual animals. Her apprehension is shared by her husband, Edward Abel Smith, who harbors his own fear of cows to the extent that he avoids handling even a sliced or grated apple, commonly used in cow feed.
Winslet's fear is not merely personal but resonates with broader cultural sentiments in England. Numerous stories circulate about people encountering perilous situations with cows, stories that Winslet finds both real and alarming.
"There are quite a lot of stories in England of people having very nasty run-ins with cows, very real ones," – Kate Winslet.
Her unease remains palpable as she continues to grapple with the memory of her close call.
"So I am extremely wary of a field of cows." – Kate Winslet.
