On May 18, 2025, the Cannes Film Festival witnessed a captivating instance of history repeating itself. Mia Threapleton, daughter of Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet, captured the spotlight with a look that drew immediate comparisons to her famous mother.
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She appeared on the red carpet in a breathtaking strapless emerald gown adorned with orange leaf embellishments and a dramatic train.
The dress drew immediate parallels to the iconic green gown Winslet wore to the 1998 Academy Awards, an event she attended alongside Mia’s father, director James Edward Threapleton. It wasn’t just the gown that stirred memories—the way Mia carried herself with such grace amplified the déjà vu effect.
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Born in London on October 12, 2000, Mia grew up in a creative household shaped by her parents’ cinematic backgrounds. Despite their separation in 2001, the influence of film and theatre remained ever-present in her life.
Initially, Mia envisioned a different path—she aspired to become a marine biologist. But by her early teens, she discovered a deep passion for acting. Determined to earn her place without relying on her mother’s stature, she independently pursued auditions and signed with agents.
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Now 24, Mia is close in age to her mother’s 22 years when she dazzled the Oscars red carpet. Her Cannes appearance felt like a poetic continuation of that legacy.
With her soft waves and understated makeup, Mia bore a striking resemblance to Kate, sparking a flurry of social media comparisons.
One admirer speculated, “I wonder if the dress is a nod to the Givenchy dress Kate wore for Titanic at the Oscars; they both look gorgeous in this shade of green.” Another added, “That green tone is her color, for sure. I had no idea Kate even had a daughter. She definitely got her beauty and grace from her mother.” A third observer noted, “She isn’t a carbon copy of her mother, but she does embody her in her posture.”
Mia Threapleton is just beginning her journey, but her impactful Cannes debut suggests a promising future. With talent, dedication, and her family’s support—particularly from her proud mother—she’s carving out her own space in the film industry.
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