Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet Have Been Friends For Over Two Decades

Dec 05, 2019 by apost team

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio became friends when they first met when filming their blockbuster Hollywood film Titanic. Twenty-Three years later, these two are still going strong.

Winslet and Dicaprio met in 1996 when they were still young actors breaking through into the industry.

"I actually first met [DiCaprio] at [the] Cannes film festival. He was there and I was there, and we had already heard that both of us had auditioned for Titanic and met Jim Cameron. I was so excited because the possibility of working was there," Winslet told Magnus Sundholm.

"I met him in the hotel room with David Blaine and they were both doing magic tricks. I look back on that time and I think, my gosh it does seem so long ago. That's one of my greatest friendships and I'm so lucky to have him. He makes me laugh so much."

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Because of their undeniable chemistry in Titanic, fans and the media alike have always speculated on whether the two were something of an item. Both actors have, however, categorically denied the rumors time and time again.

"I think the reason that friendship works is because there was never any romantic thing," she told Marie Claire in 2014, as cited by eonline.

The two played romantic interests again in the film Revolutionary Road (2008), which was directed by Winslet’s husband at the time, Sam Mendes. Winslet went on to win a Golden Globe for her performance in the film.

“Leo, I’m so happy I can stand here and tell you how much I love you and how much I’ve loved you for 13 years, and your performance in this film is nothing short of spectacular. I love you with all my heart, I really do,” said Winslet upon receiving the award.

In 2012, when Winslet secretly got married to Ned Ricknroll, DiCaprio reportedly walked her down the aisle. In 2016, when the Oscar’s were boycotted to the lack of representation of Black people in Hollywood, Winslet was still there for her friend, claiming she felt like it was his year. 

"I feel very strongly that it may possibly be Leo's year. [He] is my closest friend in the world and I just couldn't imagine not being there to support him," she told Vanity Fair.

In a world where Hollywood relationships and friendships seem to fall apart, it’s inspiring to see Kate and Leo stick together through thick and thin. Have you been friends with someone for over two decades? Let us know in the comments - and make sure you pass this along to your friends and family!