USA: Kate Winslet and Guy Pearce comment on the love scenes they shared in 'Mildred Pierce'

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  • Title: USA: Kate Winslet and Guy Pearce comment on the love scenes they shared in 'Mildred Pierce'
  • Date: 19th September 2011
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  • Embargoed: 4th October 2011 13:00
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  • Story Text: Kate Winslet and Guy Pearce are now both newly-minted Emmy winners, each winning awards this year for the first time in their respective careers on Sunday (September 18) for the work they did together in "Mildred Pierce."
    Oscar-winner Winslet snagged the outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or movie trophy; and Pearce took home the award for outstanding supporting actor.
    The duo played opposite each other in the story about an overprotective single mother trying to survive during the Great Depression.
    When Pearce accepted his award, he commented on being pleased that he was able to shoot several love scenes with Winslet; and then both actors answered questions from the media about his decision to focus his remarks on Winslet while onstage.
    Pearce talked about who he thanked during the telecast.
    "There was probably lots of people that I forgot to mention," said Pearce, 43. "I actually didn't have any love scenes with Evan, though. We never actually have sex in the show. But Kate Winslet and I have sex about four times in the show. So, really, that's what, that's what was in the forefront of my mind."
    Winslet explained why she was pleased about Pearce's somewhat racy compliments.
    "In regard to Guy's comments, I'm thrilled,' smiled the 35-year-old actress. "I've had a crush on Guy Pearce since I was 11 years old. So, just to stand in the same room as him was really thrilling for me. And to hear him say all of that tonight was even more of a thrill."
    Pearce also credited Winslet for helping to make this part of the job easier for him.
    "I mean, because it was Kate, yes, we did have a good time. We had a good laugh really. You know, so. They're nerve-wracking to have to do. But she made them very easy I have to say."
    "Mildred Pierce" won five total Emmy awards this year. It had topped the nominations list going into the 63rd Annual Emmy Awards with 21.
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