Kate Winslet Accepts Libel Settlement  3/9/07

Kate Winslet has agreed a financial settlement with a British magazine over a story claiming the actress was consulting a diet doctor.

The curvy Titanic star - an outspoken opponent of Hollywood's growing obsession with size zero - was furious Grazia magazine reported she was taking desperate measures to shed weight by visiting a Chinese Healing Institute in Santa Monica, California, and announced plans to sue the publication last month (11FEB07).

Today (09MAR07) the publication apologized and conceded Winslet went to the doctor in connection with a neck problem.

A "substantial" monetary settlement will be donated to an eating disorder charity.

In a statement Grazia says, "We are satisfied that she did not go to (a doctor) seeking any treatment for weight loss.

"We are very happy to set the record straight and sincerely apologize to Kate for the distress caused."

Through her solicitor, Winslet added, "I am delighted that this matter has been resolved, and the record set straight. I am not a hypocrite. I have always been, and shall continue to be, honest when it comes to body/weight issues."