Titanic The scene of love. Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet️

As the movie celebrates its 20th anniversary (it first hit theaters Dec. 19, 1997), The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at what the cast has been up to since appearing in the film about the "Ship of Dreams," from winning Academy Awards to starring on television shows to hitting the stage in theatrical productions. One of his early film roles, Titanic found Leonardo DiCaprio played the film’s leading man, Jack Dawson. Dawson is a third-class passenger who wins a ticket to board the Titanic from a poker game. While on board, he falls in love with first-class passenger Rose DeWitt Bukater. Although many auditioned, DiCaprio landed the role at just 20 years old. Prior to his star-marking role in the film, DiCaprio played Luke Brower in the television show Growing Pains and starred in films that includedThis Boy’s Life and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. After Titanic, DiCaprio went on to star in various blockbusters, such as The Aviator, Inception, Shutter Island and Catch Me If You Can, and reunited with Winslet for 2008's Revolutionary Road. After earning five Oscar nominations throughout his career, DiCaprio won his first Academy Award for best actor for his 2015 film The Revenant. Upon hearing DiCaprio's name called at the Academy Awards, Winslet — nominated for her role in Steve Jobs — was visibly emotional and cheered him on during his acceptance speech.

Category