When Kate Winslet Coaxed Leonardo DiCaprio Into Iconic Titanic Role: “I’m Nice To Work With”
Kate Winslet refused to do Titanic without Leonardo DiCaprio and had to convince him to take up the role. Keep reading to find out how she made it happen!
Did You Know Kate Winslet Convinced Leonardo DiCaprio To Take Up Titanic? (Photo Credit – Facebook)
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Leonardo DiCaprio almost didn’t play Jack Dawson in Titanic. But his co-star Kate Winslet wasn’t going to let that occur. Before the film became one of the greatest blockbusters in history, DiCaprio was skeptical about joining the project. Winslet, however, made certain he rethought.
By the mid-1990s, DiCaprio had built a strong prominence with flicks like Romeo + Juliet and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. He was already seen as a proficient actor, but Titanic was distinct. It was a large-scale Hollywood romance, and the Shutter Island star wasn’t entirely persuaded it was the suitable move. Director James Cameron wanted DiCaprio for the role, but even his chatter with the actor wasn’t enough to guarantee him. That’s when Winslet took affairs into her own hands.
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Kate Winslet was already cast as Rose when she heard Leonardo DiCaprio might play Jack. She found out he was in the running and knew he was a suitable fit. Instead of waiting for him to decide, the Hollywood beauty personally reached out to coax him. She later recalled tracking him down at his hotel and making her case.
“I said, ‘Look, I’m not going to do this without you! It’s going to be really great and we’re going to have loads of fun, and I’m nice to work with,’” Kate Winslet once shared in an interview with Hollywood.com. She continued to call and convince him until, according to her, he felt guilty enough to abide.
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The actor ultimately consented to take on the role. He later admitted that Winslet’s diligence played a major role in his conclusion. “I had a lot of conversations with James Cameron, but it was Kate at the end of the day,” DiCaprio said in an interview.
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Once filming began, the two actors developed a tight comradeship, and their on-screen chemistry became one of Titanic’s most substantial elements. We all know how this turned out. Titanic became one of the biggest films ever. The film won 11 Academy Awards. It made Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet the on-screen couple of the decade, making people watch a three-hour movie on repeat. And none of it would have happened if the Lee star hadn’t gone complete talent scout on DiCaprio.
