London, Dec 21: Kate Winslet's ex-husband Jim Threapleton has revealed that he and the actress are "good friends".

Threapleton, 34, who now lives in northern London with his new wife, special needs teacher Julie Vuorinen.

He has said the couple is at a good stage in their relationship, and he gets on well with her current husband, director Sam Mendes.

He flies to New York once a month to spend time with Mia, his daughter from his marriage to Winslet, 33.