Leonardo DiCaprio on reuniting with his 'homie' Kate Winslet in 'Revolutionary Road' after 'Titanic'
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio opened up about filming 'Revolutionary Road' together. Winslet spoke about her discomfort filming scenes in front of her husband, while DiCaprio emphasized their close bond.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTKate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio opened up about filming 'Revolutionary Road' together. Winslet spoke about her discomfort filming scenes in front of her husband, while DiCaprio emphasized their close bond.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet (Source: Mashable)
A Look Back at 'Revolutionary Road' and the Unbreakable Bond of Winslet and DiCaprio
Remember when Jack promised Rose he'd never let go? Turns out, he meant it – off-screen! Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, the immortal duo of Titanic, reunited in 2008 for Revolutionary Road, directed by Winslet's then-husband Sam Mendes. But this was no ordinary reunion. Let's dive in, shall we?
"OK my husband is over there" – Filming with the Hubby
There's nothing like filming love scenes with a colleague in front of your spouse, right? Talk about awkward! Winslet admitted to The Mirror that it was a 'bit weird' shooting intimate scenes with DiCaprio while her husband was on set. "It was the element of, ‘OK my husband is over there.’ That was a bit weird," she recalled.
But did that stop these two seasoned pros? Not a chance! DiCaprio was quick to label Winslet as a "consummate professional," highlighting the Golden Globe win she took home for her role in the film. Now that's teamwork!
"She's my homie": The Unbreakable Bond of Winslet and DiCaprio
It's not just any co-star who gets to call Leonardo DiCaprio their "homie." But for Winslet, it's a well-earned title. "We were actively looking for something to do together. It felt really natural. She’s my homie," DiCaprio said, as reported by The Mirror.
Their friendship wasn't just for show; it was a tactical advantage. The duo used their close relationship to push boundaries and challenge each other as actors. "We can push the boundaries with each other... There’s definitely a comfort level that we have between us, and we challenge each other as actors," Leo gushed.
It's this very bond that allowed them to navigate not only the treacherous waters of the Titanic but also the turbulent emotional currents of the Revolutionary Road. Even after Winslet's split with Mendes in 2010, her sentiments were clear: "We’re grown-ups at the end of the day, and... it’s really fine."
Titanic returned to theaters for its 25th anniversary remastered release on February 10, 2023. So, let's toast to the unbreakable bond between Kate and Leo. A friendship that transcends the silver screen, a partnership that continues to captivate, and a love that—dare we say it—will go on.
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