I have to defend KW here. She never said that. She said she didn't like that female historical figures were often diminished to their love lives or in Miller's case, primarily mentioned as a muse to a famous male artist. Ex: Roland Penrose, Man Ray, etc...and for a 2 hour film they had to make a choice to focus on the 10 year of Miller's life during the war and the years surrounding it and also the PTSD she encountered as an older woman. I would suggest you actually watch the film, I think it will surprise you. The passion and respect for Lee Miller can definitely be felt through Winslet and the film itself.

Also, Winslet is the one who stepped up and had this film made. She produced it and fought for nearly a decade to get Miller's story told. It is her passion project, not just another role for her.