It has been 25 years since Titanic‘s release. Helmed by James Cameron, the movie sees Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the leading roles, embodying a fictional pairing that has stood the test of time. Several generations have molded their notions of love based on the poignant romance between Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson.
Upon witnessing the electrifying on-screen chemistry between the two leads, onlookers wondered whether such sentiments between Winslet and DiCaprio extended beyond the screen. Alas, what transcended the confines of the 1997 film was not romantic love, but rather an everlasting friendship that has persevered for years.
Audiences who have witnessed their heartwarming real-life camaraderie have been quick to label them as soulmates. After a 2017 interview in which Kate Winslet reminisced about the memories associated with Titanic, her comments shedding light on the friendship she shares with Leonardo DiCaprio reaped a similar response.
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Kate Winslet Considers Leonardo DiCaprio One Of Her Greatest Friends
Talking to Magnus Sundholm, Winslet affirmed that she considers her bond with DiCaprio, “one of the greatest friendships” she has ever had. Reflecting on her first meeting with the actor, the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind alum stated that they met momentarily at the Cannes film festival. As per Winslet’s account, both talents harbored a vague awareness of each other’s potential involvement in the James Cameron project. The prospect of working together evoked an eagerness within the actress that pushed her to meet DiCaprio.
The actress then recounted the exact moment they met:
“I met him in the hotel room with David Blaine. David Blaine was doing magic tricks. Leo had broken his leg or something […] It was all really funny. I look back on that time and I think, my god it does seem so long ago […] That’s one of my greatest friendships. I’m so lucky to have him. He [DiCaprio] makes me laugh so much.”
After Kate Winslet‘s candid admission, Rose and Jack fans and enthusiasts of the two Hollywood stars began expressing their excitement over the precious bond they shared. One of the top comments under the interview video stated:
“Friendship? Oh come on, Leo is your soulmate!”
Some other users emphasized the magnetic charm behind the stars’ chemistry. “This has got to be the most beautiful chemistry between two actors in a film ever,” stated one comment. The majority concurred that their on-screen chemistry in Titanic led fans to believe they should also be together in real life. Another user, with a sense of levity, remarked, “You see guys, the easiest method to win a woman’s heart is making her laugh.”
One specific comment highlighted that Jack and Rose will remain immortalized as one of the most iconic fictional couples in the history of cinema. That is something we can all agree on.
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Leonardo DiCaprio once said the two stars have been each other’s “support mechanism” for years. “We’ve grown up in this industry together. We’ve been through a lot,” added the Shutter Island alum. We all know of Kate Winslet’s historic Golden Globes 2009 Best Actress acceptance speech, where she unabashedly voiced her admiration for her long-time friend by stating, “Leo, I’m so happy I can stand here and tell you how much I love you.”
These incidents demonstrate that the two have always been upfront about their affection for one another. It remains a mystery why their connection was never taken to a romantic level. After all, we frequently hear about the value of friendship as a basis for love.
The reason behind this was once revealed by Kate Winslet herself. “We never fancied each other,” is what the Labor Day talent could say on the matter. She asserted her awareness of how frustrated people get once they realize that the two never pursued a romantic relationship. However, it is something that both stars never considered because they simply didn’t have those feelings for one another.
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Winslet, to conclude the issue, confirmed the following in an issue of Marie Claire UK:
“… There was never any romantic thing. It’s so disappointing for people to hear that, because in the soap opera of the Kate and Leo story, we fell in love at first sight and had a million snogs, but we never did. He always saw me as one of the boys. I’ve never really been a girly girl.”
And there we have it. The reason that prevented Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet from pursuing a Rose-and-Jack-esque relationship is that their platonic camaraderie took precedence over romantic sentiments. Their decision to maintain a friendship is commendable as it has allowed them to sustain a long-lasting bond.
When it comes to their respective love lives, Winslet has been married to Edward Abel Smith since 2012. On the other hand, Leonardo DiCaprio has gained notoriety for his controversial dating habits. Recent reports suggest that the actor might still be romantically linked with Gigi Hadid. Alas, there have been no official confirmations to these speculations.
Source: Magnus Sundholm
