Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes
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Joe Alfie Winsley Mendes is the second-born child of the Titanic actress Kate Winslet and her second spouse Sam Mendes. As a celebrity kid, Joe has been followed by the paparazzi ever since he took his first breath.
Where is Joe Alfie now? Is he involved in the music industry like Kate and Sam? The curiosity regarding Mendes's life has only grown over the years. So, let's delve deeper into the life of Kate's son.
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes Age & Birthday
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes is the second child of the Titanic actress and was born on December 22, 2003, in New York. As per his birthdate, Joe is in his early 20s in terms of age.
Born to well-known parents, Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes, Joe has been in the limelight since birth. But, he prefers to live a life away from the media reach.
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes Parents' Love Story
Did you know Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes's parents married the same year he was born? Yes, Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes tied the knot in 2003 in Anguilla. The Titanic actress was already two months pregnant with Joe at that time.
Joe's parents met each other on a business trip together. The British film director was planning on casting the Titanic actress for the projects that he was directing at London's Donmar warehouse.
The mutual friend Emma Thompson played a crucial role in bringing Kate and Sam closer, igniting their love flame. Their first public appearance was in 2002 at the premiere of The Road to Perdition, directed by Mendes.
Kate Winslet & Sam Mendes Divorce Reason
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes remained married for 7 years. During their 7-year-long nuptials, the former couple worked together in a movie, Revolutionary Road, which was released in 2008.
However, that 2008 romantic movie was reported to be the reason for the divorce of Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes's parents. According to internet tabloids, it was awkward for Kate to be directed by her husband.
Kate and Sam filed for divorce in 2010 and finalized in 2011. During this time, the Titanic actress briefly dated the British model-turned-real estate agent Louis Dowler.
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes After Parents' Divorce
Following his parents' divorce, Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes stayed with her mother, Kate Winslet. Despite having a busy schedule, the British actress managed time for her son and spent quality time with him.
However, this does not mean Joe does not have a good relationship with his father. The father-son duo shares a close bond. Sam Mendes has inspired his son Joe.
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes Siblings
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes is the only child of the former married couple, Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes. He does not have any full siblings. However, Joe does have two half-siblings from his parents' other relationships.
The Titanic actress Winslet has a daughter named Mia Threapleton and Bear Blaze Winslet. Winslet's three children, despite not being a full-sibling are close to each other.
Mia Threapleton
Mia Threapleton was born on October 12, 2000. She has walked in the footsteps of her parents and is an actress. Threapleton's father, Jim Threapleton, is a film director and he helped Mia in her acting pursuit.
Joe's sister, Mia, has 6 credits as an actress on her IMDb profile. She has worked in movies and TV series such as I Am..., Shadows, The Buccaneers, and so on.
Bear Blaze Winslet
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes has a younger half-brother, Bear Blaze Winslet. He was born to Kate Winslet and her current husband, Edward Abel Smith, on December 7, 2013. Interestingly, Joe and his sister Mia had participated in the name-choosing of Bear.
Bear's middle name, Blaze, is kept as a memory from the time Winslet escaped a house fire alive on vacation. In one of her interviews on the Ellen Degeneres Show, the Titanic actress said that Bear wanted to be an actress.
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes Net Worth
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes is yet to embark on a professional journey. So, his net worth is under review for now. Nevertheless, born to star-studded and rich parents, Joe has a rich lifestyle.
Kate Winslet, Joe's mother, has an estimated net worth of whooping $65 Million which is similar to the late star Charles Bronson. The Oscar-winning actress has worked on several successful movies such as Titanic, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Reader, and so on.
Likewise, Mendes's father, Sam Mendes, commands a net worth of $40 Million. He is a film director and has directed several movies and shows, including The Road Perdition, Skyfall, Revolutionary Road, etc.
Kate Winslet's Real Estate & Properties
While speaking of Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes's net worth, let's look at Kate Winslet's real estate. The British actress has made a good profit with real estate transactions. Her properties are not only in the United Kingdom but are also in the United States.
Winslet spent 3.3 million pounds for a beach location property in West Sussex. Likewise, she paid $5 million for a duplex penthouse in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood. It was later sold in 2020 making a $690k profit.
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes's Music Ventures
In a Jimmy Kimmel interview, the Titanic actress Kate Winslet revealed that her second son Joe is into arts. While most children with parents in the film industry go to the same field, Joe Afie Winslet Mendes has decided to pursue music.
Joe's love for music is immense and even the COVID-19 lockdown could not stop him. Winslet contacted his friends via Zoom and made several music. kate said;
"He's very musical, so he's able to Zoom with his mates and make music."
While speaking of the COVID-19 lockdown, the British actress also revealed that her son liked her homemade Croutons. Joe even wanted to take it to school and share it with his friends.
Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes Father Survived 9/11 Attack
Did you know? Joe Alfie Winslet Mendes's father, Sam Mendes, was scheduled to be on a flight that was hijacked during the 9/11 attack. However, the Revolutionary Road director changed his flight schedule at the last minute.
Mendes was at the JFK airport in New York City during the attack. This made him realize the threats and dangers involved in flying. Kate and Sam decided not to fly together with Joe in case something happened to them both that would leave their child an orphan.
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