No matter how much time has passed, there are things that never change. Like the fact that the Titanic sank or that the film adaptation of this story remains a major success that made millions of people cry in theatres. The movie is so good, it probably still affects many viewers to this day. But the truth is, aside from being tear-inducing, some things do change, like the actors who took part in this movie. What do you think they’ve been up to for the last 23 years?
Bright Side is very inquisitive, which is why we want to share a selection of 13 actors that appeared in Titanic, so that you can see what they’re up to and how they look nowadays — 23 years since the movie’s initial release.
1. Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson)
Leonardo DiCaprio won over many viewers thanks to his role as Jack Dawson, but his performance didn’t manage to capture the members of the Academy, so he didn’t get his hands on an Oscar that year — or any time soon after that, for that matter. He had to wait a whopping 18 years to get the coveted statuette for his performance in The Revenant. His latest hit was Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, in which he starred alongside Brad Pitt, another iconic actor who made more than one fan swoon in the ’90s. That performance earned DiCaprio another Academy Award nomination.
Moreover, he remains a beloved and professional colleague. In fact, after winning a Golden Globe for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Brad Pitt did not hesitate to honor his fellow actor by saying: “I also have to thank my partner in crime, LDC. I used to watch, year after year, his co-stars accept awards and get up and thank him profusely. Now I know why. He’s an all-star, he’s a gent, and I wouldn’t be here without you, man. I thank you.” But then he managed to troll DiCaprio in the most elegant way by referring to Titanic: “Still, I would’ve shared the raft.” Yep, Brad, we all would have done the same. Except for Rose, that is.
2. Kate Winslet (Rose DeWitt Bukater)
Like her co-star, Winslet did not manage to win an Oscar for her performance in Titanic. She was still nominated for “Best Actress,” and that’s also a great achievement. She had to wait 11 years to receive a well-deserved statuette, and that was for her role in the film, The Reader. Currently, she’s married to Edward Abel Smith (formerly known as Ned Rocknroll) and is still acting in various projects as she cares for her 3 children.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet remain friends to this day. In 2017, they worked together in a massive fundraising campaign to support efforts to combat climate change. They also organized a private dinner to help a mother with breast cancer.
3. Billy Zane (Caledon Hockley)
Billy Zane delivered an amazing performance as Titanic’s most despicable villain. Hardly anyone would express sympathy for Caledon’s character after witnessing everything he did to keep Jack and Rose apart from each other. In any case, Zane is still acting in films and series such as Cliffs of Freedom and Sky’s Curfew. He is also a painter and organizes exhibitions. Wouldn’t it be great to see one of his works? As for his personal life, he’s engaged to model Candice Neil, with whom he has 2 children.
4. Frances Fisher (Ruth DeWitt Bukater)
Frances Fisher has a daughter with her former partner, actor/director, Clint Eastwood. Their daughter is named Francesca Eastwood, and Fisher even shared the screen with her in an episode of the popular TV series, Fargo, in 2017. One of her latest projects was the 2019 series Watchmen.
5. Kathy Bates (Margaret “Molly” Brown)
Kathy Bates played one of the most beloved characters in the film. She built a solid reputation as a trustworthy character, and throughout her career, she has managed to maintain the public’s affection with a great list of projects. Bates has not only played noble and humble characters, but she is also known for her role as a villain in productions like American Horror Story.
Now, at 72, she is a proud survivor of ovarian and breast cancer. This has inspired her to become a national spokesperson for lymphedema and president of the Lymphatic Education & Research Network’s honorary board, in honor of a condition she suffers from due to her medical history. She has been praised for her important leadership in raising awareness of this disease.
