Kate Winslet, who turns 49 on October 5, tells PEOPLE she's planning a 'quiet' birthday: 'I like to keep things small.'

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Happy Birthday to the rose of our hearts, Kate Winslet! Representing the third generation of entertainers in her family and renowned for her versatile on-screen performances, Winslet has consistently delivered memorable characters that resonate with audiences around the world.

Although she is preparing to ring in the last year of her forties on Saturday, the 48-year-old actress admitted that she 'can't stand' the idea of a surprise party.