Leonardo DiCaprio finally addresses Jack's death in 'Titanic'

Image
Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jul 17 2019 | 7:05 PM IST

Could Jack have survived in the final moments of "Titanic" is a question that still haunts fans 20 years later but just don't ask actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Fans have long argued that Rose should have made room for Jack on the floating piece of lumber after Titanic's sinking. Rose, who lay atop the door, survived in the end while Jack, who held on to the edge, froze to his death in the icy Atlantic waters.

Both director James Cameron and actor Kate Winslet have weighed in on the scene but DiCaprio refused to get drawn into the debate despite gentle coaxing from his "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood co-stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.

During an interview with MTV, DiCaprio was asked, "Could Jack have fit on that door at the end of "Titanic"?
Jumping into the conversation, Robbie said, "Oh my gosh, I thought it. I remember bawling my eyes out when I was a (little) girl" but a taciturn DiCaprio said, "I have no comment."
When the question was put to Pitt, he said, "That is funny. Well, I'm going to go back and look now, shoot."
The actor then turned to DiCaprio to slyly ask: "Could you have squeezed there? You could've, couldn't you?"
Cameron had called Jack
When the question was put to Kate Winslet by popular TV host Jimmy Kimmel, she had teased, "I agree! I think he could have actually fitted on that bit of door."

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 17 2019 | 7:05 PM IST

Next Story