Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s Onstage Kiss Made People Talk About Peculiar Thing

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunited at the Los Angeles screening of Winslet’s film Lee. The duo, known for their legendary Titanic pairing, shared a heartfelt embrace and a friendly kiss on stage. Their emotional connection left the audience captivated, showcasing their enduring bond.

Leonardo DiCaprio is “awestruck” by Kate Winslet.

At a recent screening of Kate Winslet’s new film Lee, which premiered in September, Leonardo DiCaprio played emcee, and introduced the actress. He referred to her as “one of the great talents of my generation” in a brief but heartfelt introduction which had the audience enthralled.

The Wolf of Wall Street star said, “Kate, my dear friend, your work in this film has been nothing short of transformative. I continue to be awestruck, I continue to admire your strength, your integrity, your talent and your passion in every single project you create.”

It’s interesting to note that Winslet and DiCaprio both hit fame with Titanic in 1997, playing Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson, and have remained each other’s ardent fans ever since.

The depth of friendship was visible as the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star continued to rave, “Kate Winslet has dedicated herself to the film and to honoring Lee’s legacy for over the course of nine years. I remember her speaking about this to me personally. This has been a massive passion project for her, and it’s a journey that speaks to the depth of Kate’s passion and her dedication to telling stories that need to be remembered.”

As DiCaprio finished his speech to resounding applause, Winslet walked on stage, greeting him with a kiss and a tight hug, as she then said, “I can’t even look at Leo now or else I’ll cry.”

People were quick to comment on this adorable scene.

While this short kiss had a place to be on stage, fans were delighted with such a cute friendship act. One person wrote, “This makes me smile as a huge fan for nearly a decade.” But another one noted, “Cute, but Leo is not into Kate.” Else more opinions were expressed, like, “He would’ve been a happier man if he married her.”

Plenty of other fans also showed their love and appreciation for the two stars, who have remained each other’s fans since they first worked together. In fact, in 2023, Winslet expressed her admiration for DiCaprio, recalling that they “clicked immediately, right away.”

Winslet also said, about her co-star, “He was this kind of 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. Once I started working with Leo, we were able to kind of find our own rhythm. And it’s amazing to kind of look back and think about it all over again.”

This reunion not only highlighted their deep friendship but also reminded fans of their legendary chemistry, first seen in Titanic over 25 years ago and revisited in Revolutionary Road. Their public display of affection and mutual admiration continues to solidify their status as one of Hollywood’s most beloved pairs.