The love story between the stars began aboard Titanic, but the bond between Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio has endured long after the film's release. And recently, a touching revelation made by Winslet has left fans of hers all over the world excited. Next, we will see what the artists have to say about it.
DiCaprio took advantage of his friendship with Winslet in Just a Dream
Years after their epic Titanic love story, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio met again on the big screen. But this time, the plot was nothing like a fairy tale romance. In the powerful drama Just a Dream, directed by Sam Mendes, the two actors played a couple in a troubled relationship whose union crumbles under the weight of broken dreams.
The intensity of the interpretation of the main actors left the audience spellbound, reminding them once again of the great talent and intense chemistry that many had already fallen in love with. “For that movie, we made the most of our friendship and our relationship,” DiCaprio revealed.
“There is nothing hidden. They are two people trying to do their best by pushing each other.”
When she was preparing for her role of herself in Just a Dream, Kate Winslet knew that she would have to fully commit to the emotional pressure of the film. This meant throwing himself completely into her character, spending a lot of time with her old friend and co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.
As for working with DiCaprio, Winslet felt the project had to be the right one, not only to ensure equal parts but also because she wanted to enjoy every minute she spent with him on set. The actress stated that the experience had a lot to offer and that settling for less would not be so special for her.
That husband and wife energy
Winslet described her deep connection to DiCaprio saying, "[Leo] seems more like my husband than my real husband." She admitted that she often talks about the actor because of the huge impact he has had on his life. “I have to say that I have talked about him too much,” she explained.
Winslet spoke candidly about the challenges of shooting more scenes with DiCaprio in front of Mendes, the director. Despite feeling a little disconcerted by the intensity of the moments, she knew how to go ahead and give her all. In the end, the actress accepted that it was all part of the job and she trusted that the result would turn out well.
