It’s been over two decades since the release of Titanic, and yet the debate rages on. In a candid moment during an MTV News interview, Leonardo DiCaprio finally weighed in on the infamous door scene that has sparked endless debates among fans. The legendary actor, now 44, joined his co-stars Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt from Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood to discuss their latest film, but the conversation inevitably drifted to that iconic moment in cinema history.
During the interview, which took place on July 15, Margot Robbie couldn’t help but bring up the question that’s been on everyone’s mind: could Jack have fit on the floating door alongside Rose? Margot, who admitted to shedding tears as a young girl while watching the scene, wasn’t alone in her curiosity. Brad Pitt, ever the jokester, chimed in, saying he plans to revisit the movie to settle the debate once and for all.
The Debate That’s Taken Over Modern Cinema
Margot Robbie labeled the door scene as “the biggest controversy in modern cinema,” a sentiment echoed by Leonardo himself. As fans have long speculated, could Jack Dawson, played by DiCaprio, have saved himself by sharing the makeshift raft with Rose DeWitt Bukater, portrayed by Kate Winslet? The question has been debated ad nauseam by fans worldwide, with theories ranging from the buoyancy of the door to the emotional weight of the moment.
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Brad Pitt, always ready for a bit of playful teasing, asked Leonardo directly, “Could you have squeezed in there? You could’ve, couldn’t you?” Leo, ever the professional, laughed it off with a simple “No comment.” Despite Margot’s persistent questioning, Leonardo stuck to his guns, leaving the world to wonder if Jack and Rose’s fate could have been different.
Jack’s Famous Line: "I’m King of the World!"
Besides the door scene, another unforgettable moment from Titanic is Jack’s triumphant proclamation, "I’m king of the world!" standing at the ship's bow. Interestingly, this iconic line wasn’t part of the original script. According to director James Cameron, it was improvised on the spot during filming. Cameron recalled the moment in a BBC interview, saying that they were running out of daylight and had tried several other lines without success.
James Cameron, recounting the moment, said, “I was in a crane basket, and we were losing the light. We had tried this and that, but nothing seemed to work.” In a last-ditch effort, Cameron shouted over the walkie-talkie, “Alright, just say, ‘I’m the king of the world!’ Spread your arms wide, be in the moment, celebrate it, love it.” Initially hesitant, Leonardo eventually delivered the line with such conviction that it became one of cinema’s most iconic moments.
So, while we can all agree that Jack’s final moments on the door remain a source of debate, there’s no denying that his proclamation on the ship's bow has become a defining moment in cinematic history. It's a testament to the magic of filmmaking and the power of improvisation.
If only Jack had found a way to fit on that door, though...
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