“He was this kind of mess”: Kate Winslet’s First Encounter With BFF Leonardo DiCaprio Didn’t Go as Expected
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio share an incredibly unique relationship, one that is extremely rare in the industry for sure. It appears that he wasn’t the same man all those years ago as he is today when Winslet first met him. The poise and grace seemed to have arrived with age. Therefore, Winslet’s initial encounter wasn’t just as everyone had anticipated.
“He was this kind of a mess of long, skinny, uncoordinated limbs, and he was just very free with himself, and he had this effervescent energy that was really magnetic. And I remember thinking, ‘Oh, this is gonna be fun. We’re definitely gonna get along.’ And we just really did. We just really did.”
Even though the “effervescent energy” she referred to remains present, the poised and graceful man he is today emerged as a consequence of his time in the industry. Despite no one ever envisioning Leonardo DiCaprio as a mess, that phase brought the two stars even closer.
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio Had an Instant Connection
Kate Winslet confirming the chemistry between the two stars wasn’t necessary for audiences to sense it. The moment they appeared together on screen, it was evident that beyond the scenes, the actors must have experienced a remarkable connection, and indeed, they did. They “clicked immediately, right away.”
Despite the implications and the whirlwind of speculations, the two never dated. Instead, they remained an anchor for each other during tough times. They’ve weathered numerous challenges together, expressing gratitude to one another at every step of their journey. As a result, Winslet has grown to highly value this friendship. She stated,
“You know, if you think about it, in the world that we live in now, to have friendships that bind you, and that shared history, it’s really something.”
Audiences will forever be in awe of the two actors and the bond they share.