Titanic lead acts Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunited at the screening of Lee in Los Angeles. The duo graced the Harmony Gold theater, with Kate Winslet wearing an all-black ensemble with her hair tied back, while Leonardo DiCaprio wore a navy-blue suit over a round-neck T-shirt.
The duo have remained close friends since co-starring in Titanic 27 years ago. They embraced each other as they posed for a photo, which made it to social media and sparked heartfelt reactions from fans. They also shared a friendly kiss on stage, which caused some critique because of Kate Winslet’s marital status; she has been with Edward Abel Smith since 2012.
Leonardo DiCaprio gives a powerful speech about Kate Winslet at their reunion
Leonardo DiCaprio had the honor of introducing the movie, and he gave a touching speech about Kate Winslet while at it. He described her as one of the great talents of their generation, adding that her movie Lee is transformative. He pledged his continued support to Kate Winslet, as he commended her dedication.
This screening comes after Kate Winslet addressed the infamous floating door scene in the latter half of Titanic. An interviewer threw the question during the Australian talk show The Project, as Kate Winslet showed up to promote her new film.
Fans are divided on this blast from the past reunion
One of Leonardo DiCaprio’s fan pages shared the film icon’s speech to their X page, and fans flooded the comments section in no time. “We need them both in another movie with happy ending,” someone requested, admiring their chemistry, while another added that both costars never miss a chance to appreciate one another.
Trolls pointed out the quick kiss both stars shared after the speech, causing backlash for Kate Winslet, who is married to Edward Abel Smith. Some came to her defense, saying she is simply a favorite of Leo’s. “Sure kate’s like, one of the most special women in his life. and that’s major, knowing leo,” a third fan quipped.
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