Not the king of the world. Ethan Hawke may have sunk his “Titanic” audition, but he’s not icy about Leonardo DiCaprio scoring the famous role of Jack Dawson. In 1997, DiCaprio, 50, portrayed Jack alongside Kate Winslet’s Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron’s historical film, “Titanic.” A part that Hawke, 54, was originally up for. … Read more
Iceberg ahead, alright, alright, alright. Matthew McConaughey, 55, almost landed the role of Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic,” but lost out due to his Southern drawl. In a new posthumous memoir, “The Bigger Picture” by Jon Landau, the late producer detailed the casting in depth. Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet … Read more
He’s been crowned Dicaprio’s doppelgänger. It was Leos galore in New Jersey on Saturday as lookalikes for a DiCaprio lookalike contest battled it out on stage for a $50 cash prize. Among the seven contestants from places like Philadelphia and Providence was Nick Fine, 21, who was eventually crowned the winner. The swarthy local confessed … Read more
It’s a good thing they stayed on the Shore. The stars of “Jersey Shore” would have pursued professions in healthcare, technology — and even politics had they not been discovered by MTV. Before the show debuted in 2009, Vinny Guadagnino earned a political science degree from the College of Staten Island, and had plans to go … Read more
He was let go, Rose. Bill Hader has revealed the hilarious reason the movie “Titanic” got him fired from a job. The “SNL” alum, 46, divulged the story during an appearance Wednesday on Netflix’s “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney.” The episode was devoted to sharing stories about getting fired, and Hader, it turns out, was … Read more
Cara Jade Myers is looking back at the her time on “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The actress, 39, starred in one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2023 alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Since the Martin Scorsese-directed western/thriller was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, there wasn’t much face to face action … Read more
Billy Zane has decided to let it go. The actor, 59, who played Caledon Hockley in “Titanic,” admits that he doesn’t rewatch the 1997 blockbuster hit, which won an Oscar for best picture. “No, but I get sent photos. When it’s on, my phone blows up because everyone’s [sending]. I have more photos of flat … Read more
This has been eating Corey Feldman up for a long time. The actor, 53, appeared on Billy Corgan’s “The Magnificent Others” podcast this week and claimed he was originally set to star alongside Johnny Depp in 1993’s “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” — but Depp, 61, allegedly sabotaged his opportunity. Corey Feldman on Billy Corgan’s podcast. … Read more
Dating an A-list celebrity can be a real “Beach.” Vittoria Ceretti, widely known for being Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend, has confessed that she hates being referred to as his significant other. The Italian model, 26, spoke indirectly about her relationship with DiCaprio, 50, in a new interview with Vogue France. Though she didn’t mention the Oscar … Read more
Margot Robbie thought she might be arrested after the actress slapped Leonardo DiCaprio while auditioning for “The Wolf of Wall Street.” The impromptu moment came while the two were supposed to be reading a kissing scene. However, Robbie decided another move would work better for the script. The last line from DiCaprio was, “Come over here … Read more
When the West Village speakeasy Employees Only opened two decades ago on Hudson Street, a flood of stars poured in, wanting VIP treatment. But that’s not the bar’s M.O. Months after the splashy watering hole opened, Madonna’s handlers tried to clear out the place so the singer and her crew could imbibe in private. “We … Read more
Baring it all. Margot Robbie has revealed that her full-frontal nude scene in “The Wolf of Wall Street” was entirely her idea. Robbie, 34, spoke about making the 2013 Martin Scorsese movie during an interview with Ben Mankiewicz, 57, for his Turner Classic Movies podcast “Talking Pictures.” The Oscar-nominated actress said that Scorsese, 82, suggested … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio’s painfully awkward reaction to a traditional Fiji reception has been caught on camera. The Oscar-winning actor, 50, was spotted leaving a hotel in Nadi on Fiji’s main island this week, and was sent off with a cheerful farewell serenade performed by the staff. In a video posted to TikTok, the Wolf of Wall Street actor, clad … Read more
They’ll never let go of their friendship. “Titanic” stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunited on Tuesday night at the screening of Winslet’s new film “Lee” at Harmony Gold in Los Angeles. DiCaprio, 50, hosted the event and introduced Winslet to the audience with an emotional speech. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio at the “Lee” … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio is a snake. A newly discovered species of a toothy snake in the Western Himalayas has been named in the actor’s honor, according to an “ongoing study” published in the journal Nature on Oct. 21. A new snake species has been named after Leonardo DiCaprio. Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Scientists … Read more
Kate Winslet has to keep her retirement plans close to the vest, admitting that they might be too “inappropriate” to share with the public. During Wednesday’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the actress revealed she hadn’t been working for a full year, having postponed the release of her upcoming film, “Lee,” due … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio got down on his knees for Kate Winslet in a pivotal “Titanic” scene. Winslet, 48, discussed the Oscar-winning 1997 film at an advanced screening for her new movie “Lee” at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on Monday, Sept. 23. During a Q&A, Winslet spilled some tea about the movie’s infamous … Read more
George Clooney is offering up a ticket to paradise — a one night on the town with him! The 63-year-old is auctioning himself off for a good cause next month alongside Charitybuzz. George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend Amazon MGM Studios Los Angeles Premiere of “The Boys in the Boat” in 2023. Getty Images The auction … Read more
Never letting go of these memories. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio may have had chemistry as Rose and Jack in “Titanic,” but their kissing scenes were pretty awkward for the British actress. According to Winslet, 48, the intimacy with DiCaprio, 49, was “not all it’s cracked up to be.” “So we kept doing this kiss … Read more
These AI “family portraits” really pushed some buttons. An artificial intelligence-focused artist is showcasing what former celebrity couples’ children would look like if they had stayed together in a creepy-but-fascinating project that some observers called “disrespectful.” Jeremy Pomeroy, of Melbourne, Australia, made the “captivating celebrity what-if” images centering on the offspring of A-list exes ranging from … Read more