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 her fans around the world excited. Below, we'll see what the artists have to say about it.
Years after their epic love story in Titanic, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio met again on the big screen. But on that occasion, the plot was nothing like a fairy tale romance. In the shocking 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 performance of the main actors left the audience enthralled, reminding them once again of the great talent and intense chemistry that had already fallen in love with many. “For that movie, we made the most of our friendship and our relationship,” DiCaprio revealed.
When preparing for her role in Just a Dream, Kate Winslet knew that she would have to fully commit to the emotional pressure of the film. This meant giving himself completely to her character, spending a lot of time with her old friend and co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.
As for working with DiCaprio, Winslet felt that the project had to be right, not only to ensure equivalency in the roles but also because she wanted to enjoy every minute she spent with him on the set. The actress stated that the experience had a lot to offer and that settling for less would not be so special for her.
Winslet described her deep connection to DiCaprio saying, “[Leo] seems more like my husband than my real husband.” She admitted that she frequently talks about the actor because of the enormous 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 filming scenes with DiCaprio in front of Mendes, the director. Despite feeling a little disconcerted by the intensity of the moments, she knew how to move forward and give it 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.
