Kate Winslet is a highly acclaimed and versatile actress who has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Known for her exceptional talent and captivating performances, Winslet has portrayed a wide range of complex and memorable characters throughout her career. Most prominently known for her iconic performance in Titanic, Winslet has consistently demonstrated her incredible acting prowess.
The immensely talented actress is also known for taking risks to deliver unforgettable performances, as seen in the film The Mountain Between Us. While discussing her experiences during filming, the Little Children star revealed that her longtime friend, Leonardo DiCaprio had expressed his deep concerns for her safety.
Kate Winslet On Being Prepared For The Mountain Between Us Through Her Titanic Experience
In her interview, Kate Winslet drew comparisons between her role in The Mountain Between Us and her career-defining performance in Titanic. Filming the 2017 movie involved enduring extreme conditions, including chilling water. Winslet confessed that she couldn’t help but recall memories of the filming experience of Titanic, but emphasized that filming for The Mountain Between Us was much tougher. Her prior experience in the movie about the legendary ship definitely prepared the superstar for the physical and mental challenges that awaited her in The Mountain Between Us.
“This was much harder than Titanic because we really were at 10,000 feet and it really was -38 degrees Celsius [-36 degrees Fahrenheit]. I definitely had Titanic flashbacks. How could I not? Freezing cold. Me falling into that cold water. It was definitely reminiscent of certain other rather challenging, strenuous experiences I had 20 years ago.”
Kate Winslet Revealed Leonardo DiCaprio’s Concerns For Her
The Reader star shared that as she embarked on her dangerous journey in The Mountain Between Us, Leonardo DiCaprio expressed his genuine concerns for her well-being. DiCaprio cautioned Winslet about the freezing cold and advised her to fully comprehend the challenging circumstances she was signing up for. Winslet shared that she kept DiCaprio updated during the shoot by sending him her photos. To which The Wolf of Wall Street star expressed nothing but his true worries.
“[Leonardo and I] did speak before filming and he did sort of say to me, ‘Oh my god, you are crazy. It’s going to be freezing cold. Do you honestly know what you are sending yourself up for?’ I would send him little photos of me saying, ‘Thinking of you,’ as I am lying in the freezing snow-covered ice and he would just send back slightly worried emojis.”
Kate Winslet’s role in The Mountain Between Us proved to be an incredibly demanding endeavor, both physically and emotionally. Throughout the process, Winslet received unwavering support from her dear friend Leonardo DiCaprio, who expressed his true concern for the well-being of the superstar, highlighting their enduring friendship.
The Mountain Between Us is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Source: E! News
