Kate Winslet Saves Richard Branson's Mother From the Burning Building, Becomes Our New Celebrity Hero (VIDEO)

Hot from the heels of Ryan Gosling's inspiring actions in New You are able to City, Kate Winslet is joining the heroic-movie-star club after thinking fast and saving lives. While travelling (sorry, holiday-ing) at Richard Branson's private getaway of Necker Island, an enormous fire exploded in the home that Winslet and 20 others were remaining in consequently of 90-miles per hour winds from Tropical Storm Irene. As reported Branson on his blog, "My boy Mike and nephew Jack rushed towards the house and assisted get everybody out and thank you to Kate Winslet for assisting to carry my 90 years old mother from the primary house to safety -- she wondered whenever a Director would shout CUT!" You heard right, Oscar-champion Kate Winslet saved a 90-year-old woman's existence by transporting her from a burning building. Unbelievable. Although the house is a lost cause, everybody remaining about the island is risk-free. Click to see Branson's footage from the blaze for action. Apart from her part-time gig like a volunteer firemen, you can observe Winslet on 12 ,. 16 in Roman Polanksi's 'Carnage.' What superstar would you need to help you save from the burning house? [via Virgin.com] Photo thanks to Virgin.com and C Flanigan/FilmMagic.