Kate Winslet Told Keep Curves

John Turturro Celebrates Kate Winslet's Curves. Actor and director John Turturro begged Kate Winslet not to slim for her role in Romance And Cigarettes because her post-pregnancy curves were perfect for the part. Turturro was initially concerned Winslet was too lean to play sexy TULA, as she lacked the sensuality he wanted for the character. But once the British beauty and her director husband Sam Mendes had baby JOE in 2003, her curves returned and Turturro was delighted.