Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet first met in 1996 on the set of James Cameron's Titanic. Who would have thought then that having played one of the most canonical couples in cinema, they would become close to each other in life, and carry the friendship that was born on the set through the years and dozens of new roles.

In a 1998 interview, Winslet was asked what it was like to find out that DiCaprio would be her co-star. Even then, Leo was considered one of the main beauties of Hollywood. “Oh yes, it was strange. I thought that because of this it might be difficult to work, suddenly I will also become one of his fans, ”Winslet answered frankly and not without a smile. However, in her own words, everything worked out - both Kate and Leo were very comfortable on the site, they understood each other perfectly and fooled around all the time.

Despite the warm and friendly atmosphere on the set, the shooting of Titanic nevertheless became a great test for the entire team: seven months of grueling work in sometimes unbearable conditions seemed to test the strength of the young actors. They passed the test with a bang, and the difficulties only strengthened their friendship.

“We have a very strong bond, one that all my friends envy. Although for others he is a sex symbol, for me he is just stupid old Leo, ”explains Winslet, answering a question about possible romantic relationships between the actors. “We are like a single mechanism, the parts of which support each other’s work,” Leo echoes Kate’s words about their relationship. Amazing tenderness, given the specific, if not even destructive, atmosphere of Hollywood, where not only friendships, marriages do not last more than a year.

In 1998, Titanic was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe. A film about doomed interclass love made real stars out of our heroes a year after the premiere. Now they have become celebrities from the "A" list and the eyes of paparazzi and journalists around the world were riveted to the couple Leo and Kate. Of course, as it happens when a film couple gains unprecedented success, the whole world started talking about the romance of the actors. Romance in movies in the eyes of fans always means romance in life. Especially their joint exits on the red carpet did not give rest. However, the appearance of DiCaprio and Winslet at the Golden Globes put everything in its place, at least Leo tried to do this when he answered tricky questions from journalists that he and Kate were “just good old friends.”

On screen, the famous couple reunited in 2008, when Sam Mendes, Kate's then-husband, invited both to play the lead roles in the drama film Revolutionary Road. Winslet and DiCaprio were again asked to play lovers, of course, not the easiest fate. “We like to work together. For us it is very natural. I love her, she is my best friend, ”DiCaprio commented on the collaboration with his longtime colleague.

Of course, getting such a couple in the film is the way to success. The names of these actors on the posters will guarantee queues at cinemas and space fees, including at the awards field. Themselves now both Oscar-winning actors then admitted that they love to work together.

Both were nominated for a Golden Globe for their performance in Revolutionary Road. Moreover, Kate took the figurine home that evening. In her acceptance speech, she, of course, did not miss the opportunity to confess her love to her friend: “Leo, I am so glad that I can stand here and say how much I love you, how much I have loved you for 13 years now. I love you with all my heart, really." DiCaprio, from the audience, sent air kisses to his beloved girlfriend and, it seems, like Kate, he could hardly hold back his tears.

In 2012, Kate Winslet secretly married millionaire Ned Rocknroll. The ceremony was so secret that even the parents of the newlyweds were not invited to it, but our dear friend Leo was there, who led the 37-year-old Winslet to the altar.

At the 88th Academy Awards, they reappeared together - Winslet was nominated for "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in the film "Steve Jobs", and DiCaprio was preparing to receive an award as the best actor for "The Revenant". They posed together on the red carpet and again talked about each other to reporters. “Leo is my closest friend, I want him to win, I will always support him,” later, when DiCaprio finally received his coveted Oscar and went up on stage with a speech of thanks, Winslet crying with joy was filmed by the cameras of the ceremony . The world immediately dubbed her reaction the most sincere and most correct.

Leo's victory was a victory for two: Winslet shared with him every minute of his triumph, and it seems that this was the most natural and correct gesture on her part. After all, friends do just that, they support us in any situation: whether it be many hours of filming in a pool that imitates a cold and merciless ocean, or a drawn-out victory speech at the Oscars.

Kate Winslet about the failed romance with Leonardo DiCaprio, the injury on the set of the film "The Mountains Between Us" and another

Kate Winslet was a guest on the Lorraine morning show as part of the promotional campaign for her new film The Mountains Between Us, but during the interview, the actress had to recall old projects as well. The film Titanic was released in 1997, but fans are still wondering if Kate and her partner on the set, Leonardo DiCaprio, had an affair, because they looked so convincing on the screen. The actors have repeatedly emphasized that they are connected only by friendly relations, but the fans did not give up hope and waited for a sincere recognition. In the program, Kate spoke on this topic.

Leo and I worked incredibly hard for 7 months. We were both very young. Fortunately, we were never in love with each other and did not try to flirt! I understand that these words will upset everyone. But sorry, we've never really met. But it is thanks to this that we were able to become great friends, this is very valuable!

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic

Kate also revealed that the army of Titanic fans already includes not only her children, but also their friends. When they come to visit the actress, they often compliment her and remember their favorite moments.

I can believe that "Titanic" was released 20 years ago, because all this time I have not been allowed to forget about it. Now the most pleasant thing for me is that my children and their friends like the film. They tell me: "Oh-oh-oh, most of all I like the moment when you ...", and then they say some phrase of my heroine, but I don't remember it. I say, "Oh God, am I really saying that?" And they're like, "Yeah, and then Jack does this and Rose does this..." I usually tell them, "You weren't even around when this movie was made. You make me feel really old!" It is interesting to realize that new generations also watch this film and they like it. I like to think it's something like Mary Poppins.

For her role in "Titanic" Kate Winslet was awarded an Oscar nomination in the category "Best Actress", but in the end the winner was Helen Hunt ("As Good As It Gets"). After that, Kate was nominated three more times, but she received the coveted statuette only in 2009 for her role in the film The Reader. In a new interview, the actress recalled the time when she only dreamed of an Oscar and rehearsed her acceptance speech in front of a mirror in the bathroom with a statuette of Emma Thompson while visiting her.

I remember the moment - then I was much younger, I came to visit Emma Thompson. I haven't had an Oscar yet, but she did. He was standing in the restroom, without hesitation I grabbed him, went to the mirror and began: "I would like to say" thank you "to mom and dad ..." And after many years I was able to do it for real and for a long time I could not do it believe. I held the figurine in my hands, looked at it and understood that what I had dreamed of had come true. Never stop believing in your dreams! Mine had the least chance of exercising.

Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson

Kate admits that now she herself allows her friends to "play" with the figurine and make a speech.

Of course, everyone who comes to my house wants to hold her. Everyone starts coming up with funny speeches like "I want to thank my riding instructor and sister for stealing my comb...".

This week on the screens will be released a new work with the participation of Kate Winslet and Idris Elba - "The Mountains Between Us". According to the actress, the shooting of the picture was quite difficult and she still has to deal with unpleasant consequences.

During filming, I developed arthritis in my big toe, which really annoys me, since I'm quite an active person. My character Alex, in the script, got a lot of injuries in a helicopter crash, and her leg was the most damaged, so I had to limp throughout the filming. I put all my weight on my right leg and limped all day long, which led to my arthritis. Now I have to, for example, do yoga in sneakers. People look at me like I'm crazy, but what can you do. I try not to pay attention.

Kate Winslet and Idris Elba in The Mountain Between Us

Since the movie "" with and in the lead roles was released, their fans have not ceased to gossip about the "romance" of the actors. They themselves have already said a hundred times that between them, apart from friendship, there is nothing and never has been, but many still refuse to believe it, referring to the too tender relationship of the stars (they even rest together!).

With what love they talk about each other, how they look at each other, how they support each other - many fans are convinced that "just friends" cannot behave this way. Kate and Leo do not agree with this opinion, and the other day, the 41-year-old actress again tried to convince the public that she was connected with DiCaprio.

Leo and I shot Titanic for seven months straight, it was a very intense job. We were very young at the time. Fortunately, we never wanted each other. Sorry - I know it's annoying to hear that. But it's true! There was never anything between us! We just constantly teased each other, which, by the way, we still do.

- Kate said during the British talk show Lorraine Kelly, which the actress visited as part of the promotion of the new film with her participation "" (The Mountain Between Us).

However, in the program, Winslet spoke more not about the new picture, but about the same "Titanic" that changed her life so drastically:

It's great that another generation loves this movie too. The coolest thing about Titanic for me is that people still watch it. What I often hear from my children, their friends and friends of their friends is, "You know what I love most about Titanic is the moment you say that." And then they quote something from the movie that I thought I forgot! I always wonder: "God, are these really my words?!" And they go on: "And then Jack did this, and Rose did this...". I'm just at a loss, what can I say to this? I feel awfully old because they weren't even born yet when I was filming Titanic!

— admitted the actress.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic

About how much this film by James Cameron, which began her touching friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio, means to her, Winslet has told more than once, but still, even after so many years and despite the fact that the actors are happy with other people, fans stars continue to believe that these two were made for each other after all.

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A photo Gettyimages.ru/frames from the films "Titanic" and "Revolutionary Road"

When two old friends meet, a tête-à-tête conversation turns into a "leak of secret information" and the appearance of scandalous news! Now Kate Winslet is actively involved in the promotion of the film "The Mountains Between Us", where she played one of the main roles, so she became a frequent guest in American and British shows.

Shot from the film "Revolutionary Road"

The legendary film "Titanic" was released many years ago, but it still makes the hearts of Leonardo DiCaprio's fans tremble. After the premiere of the picture, everyone was sure that there was an affair between the two main characters, the refutation of this news was not taken seriously. Friendship - is such a relationship possible between a man and a woman? Fans did not believe in this, and every time they looked for evidence of an affair. Kate and Leonardo often relax together, communicate warmly in public, gently hugging each other, in interviews they present themselves as close friends and nothing else.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio

Kate Winslet again spoke about friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio, what juicy details of their relationship are not yet known to fans:

“The filming process lasted seven months, it was a very intense work, requiring from us not only a professional calculation, but also a complete mutual understanding. We were saved by friendship and understanding of the director's task. Of course, we were very young, but the movie novel did not grow into reality. It may seem strange to some, but Leonardo and I did not feel either passion or “desire” towards each other. Why is this hard to believe? For us, the theme of “love” has always been an occasion for jokes and teasing, nothing more.”

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic

From the interview it can be seen that Kate is insanely proud of her work in Titanic, she did not talk much about the new picture, but completely plunged into memories:

“This is the second generation that watches Titanic, empathizes with the characters, and it's amazing! I acted a lot, but my children and acquaintances more often recall and quote, almost verbatim, my words from the cinema. This is surprising for me, because I myself have already forgotten a lot of the plot and every time I wonder: “Oh, God, did I really say that?”. I have repeatedly heard that the film is loved and viewed again and again. Honestly, but I'm lost from compliments and from the realization that it was many years ago, when we were so young and dreamed of acting glory. I feel old when I think about it, because many fans were not even born then!

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Tomorrow, perhaps, She will call him and in a conversation casually mention that in the piggy bank of the premiere of the film with her participation - Divergent(2014) - will be one more: in Russia, the picture starts at the box office on April 10 ....

He appreciates their relationship, ignoring (or, conversely, teasing) the press with snippets of phrases, ambiguous gifts for her and tender looks ...

They are considered the ideal movie couple in Hollywood... And few people believe that their relationship is exclusively friendly...

She is...

Kate Elizabeth was born on October 5, 1975 and became the second of four daughters in the family of dramatic actors Roger and Sally Winslet. Actually, it is difficult to imagine for a girl a different fate, except for acting, it is difficult - even her maternal grandfather and grandmother had their own theater. Therefore, it is not difficult to imagine that the childhood of young Kate passed behind the scenes ... And then on the set of commercials and TV shows.

During one such project, Kate had an affair ... It is noteworthy that the object of the girl's love - the writer Stephen Tredr - was much older than her. They met for almost four years, and after parting, they remained good friends and close people.

Success came to her after the release of the drama Peter Jackson based on real events, heavenly creatures(1994). Then there were Mind and feelings(1995), Hamlet(1996) and finally Titanic(1997), who introduced her to Nimes...

He...

Leonardo Wilhelm was born on November 11, 1974 in sunny California. His life immediately revolved around Hollywood with its film sets, castings and other agents. The first appearance of Leo on the screen took place when he was about three years old. And then a series of numerous commercials, series and diverse films followed.

Leo is the only child in the family and it is not surprising that his mother only wanted the best for him. But the reality was that she had to work several jobs at once to provide everything she needed. And Leo is eternally grateful to her for that.

In parallel with the filming, Leo managed to attend John Marshall's school. But in order to decide on his future, the young man does not need much time: already at the age of 14 he was aware that he did not see himself as anyone but an actor.

Gradually, he manages to move into a really big movie with a good budget and difficult roles (as well as with all the accompanying paraphernalia - press attention, fans and high-profile romances with such famous women as, for example, Helena Christensen).

In principle, Leo has always been guided by the principle: "Not to miss everything that they give." He tried to select for himself the roles on which he had to seriously work. And when he was offered the role of Jack Dawson in Titanic(1997) he... refused. It seemed to him that there was nothing interesting for him in this character, that he was too simple. James Cameron had to work hard to convince Leo to accept the role.

And when he appeared on the set and saw Her, then the question of the possibility of refusing to shoot disappeared by itself ...

They are...

Both later confess that as soon as their eyes met, they realized that they had found each other. No, it was not about great Love or a stormy romance, although everyone around them perceived them precisely as a nascent couple.

They were constantly together - even between filming: their endless chatter was heard in the trailer, they kept making fun of each other, measuring feet (both turned out to be the same foot size, which Leo was very amused), rehearsing scenes, discussing everything in the world, not afraid to throw out emotions at each other, all the most intimate, disturbing, or just cry into a vest, not ashamed of tears.

During filming Titanic(1997) they became so close that each seemed to know the other better than he did. " I remember Leo came in so tired that when asked by the administrator what kind of sandwich to bring him, he could only answer "Ask Kate" and collapsed to sleep, - Kate recalled in an interview. - And then I suddenly realized for myself that I really know what he wants: to have a lot of cheese, no tomatoes and pickles. I was then very surprised by this fact ... Before filming, I was a little afraid of meeting him. If only he was already a star all so luxurious. And I was afraid that he would decide that I was too Shakespearean actress, or too English. But as soon as we saw each other, all the jitters passed ..."

By the time of the premiere, Leo had already become known as a heartthrob, and, having learned about his close relationship with Kate, the paparazzi immediately hunted for a couple (especially since the actors gave plenty of reasons to tease the representatives of the “yellow press”).

In addition, the actors now and then publicly confessed their love to each other ... But with the amendment that they are only friends. Although fans still seem to be missing out on this addition. For them, they are the perfect couple. And neither Kate's husbands (during this time the actress had three of them), nor her children, nor the endless models and supermodels in Leo's company are able to influence the situation.

"Kate was my best friend for almost 7 months, while filming Titanic Leo confessed. - And they remain to this day. I know that I can always rely on her. I admire her faith in marriage and her ability to find the strength to start over.".