Titanic cast then and now: From Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kathy Bates

More than 25 years after its release, Titanic is still considered one of the most romantic and sad films.

After the film’s release, its tragic ending has been the subject of debate and many have been devastated to see the loveable Jack Dawson die.

Years later, people still question the scene’s legitimacy, but director James Cameron supports his decision as an “artistic choice.”

However, the 1997 tearjerker was critically acclaimed at the time and is still loved, probably because of the convincing performances of the cast.

After the success of the film, the two protagonists Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio continued their successful film careers, but where is the rest of the cast? Read on to find out.

Kate Winslet – Rose DeWitt Bukater

Kate Winslet plays the passionate and rebellious protagonist in the 1997 film, cashing in on one of the most iconic movie phrases “draw me like one of your French girls” in a striking scene where Jack takes a nude portrait of her.

The pair maintain intense chemistry on and off stage and Winslet continues to thank her co-star DiCaprio for his consistent support over the years.

Since the release of Titanic, Winslet has become one of the most respected Hollywood actresses and hasn’t been without a new high profile role for long.

With five nominations at the time, Winslet won an Oscar for The Reader in 2008. She has since been nominated for one more and several Golden Globes, including Mare of Easttown in 2022, 2016 for Steve Jobs, and for Midlred Peers in 2009.

Winslet is married and has three children with businessman Edward Abel Smith, though her Titanic days may seem far behind her, Winslet still clings to the breakaway role and let her leading co-star walk her down the aisle.

Leonardo DiCaprio – Jack Dawson

Before the success of Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio had a number of notable roles to his credit, appearing alongside Johnny Depp in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, 1993 and Claire Daines in Romeo and Juliet, 1996.

His role as the likeable and caring Jack Dawson propelled him to new heights and his career hasn’t slowed down since.

After appearing in so many notable films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, 2013, Catch Me If You Can, 2002 and receiving four Oscar nominations, his waiting to receive an Academy Award became a long-standing joke.

The actor finally won his Oscar for The Revenant in 2016, with his co-star Winslet applauding his success at the ceremony.

Since then, Dicaprio has starred in the star-studded Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, 2019 and Don’t Look Up, 2021.

The actor was last seen in Scorsese’s 2023 crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon.

In addition to his busy film career, DiCaprio is a vocal activist for taking action on climate change and has spoken on the subject at the United Nations.

Billy Zane – Caledon Hockley

Daan played the role of Rose’s filthy rich fiancé in Titanic, but the expressionist painter isn’t so evil off screen.

The actor has continued his career and has appeared in major film projects from Sniper to Zoolander.

Zane has embraced the world of television, appearing in Charmed, Mad Dogs, The Boys, and MacGruber.

The actor was previously married to Lisa Collins before the couple split in 1995. After that, he had several relationships and started dating Candice Neil in 2011.

The two had a daughter in 2014, but announced to separate in 2022.

Kathy Bates-Molly Brown

Kathy Bates already had an Oscar to her credit with Misery in 1991 and continued her screen success after the movie wrapped.

Bates moved into television, appearing in Harry’s Law, The Office, Feud, and Disjointed. Her recurring roles in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story brought her a lot of popularity.

The actor has struggled with a number of health issues and was diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer in 2012. Bates underwent surgery and survived.

Frances Fisher-Ruth DeWitt Bukater

Since playing Rose’s mother in Titanic, Frances Fisher has worked onscreen in Laws of Attraction, Jolene, Awake, and Woman in Gold.

Along with Clint Eastwood, the actor welcomed a daughter in 1993, the pair appeared on an episode of Fargo playing older and younger versions of each other together.

Since then, the actress has appeared in episodes of Watchmen and The Sinner.

Fisher is also a political activist and supported Bernie Sanders’ first presidential campaign and protested the 2023 New York writers’ strikes.

Bill Paxton – Brock Lovett

Paxton had appeared in Aliens, Terminator, Twister, and Apollo 13 prior to his role in Titanic, making him already a well-known actor.

After his supporting role in the movie, he continued to appear in big names like Mighty Joe Young and The Edge of Tomorrow.

He also ventured into TV roles in the HBO series Big Love about a polygamous family in Utah.

Unfortunately, the actor passed away in February 2017 after complications during heart surgery.

Gloria Stuart – Old rose

Gloria Stuart throwing the heart of the ocean chain into the scene is arguably one of the most talked about moments in the film.

Her performance as an elderly rose earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress at age 87, making her the oldest acting candidate ever until 2018 when Christopher Plummer at age 88 was nominated for

Thought to have reached the pinnacle of her career before the success of Titanic, in the 1930s Stuart worked until she was 90 in films such as The Million Dollar Hotel

Her last role was in the 2004 film The Land of Plenty, the actress died in 2010 at the age of 100 from respiratory problems.

Victor Garber-Thomas Andrews

Victor Garber doesn’t limit himself to one role, he has appeared in just about everything from Legally Blonde, Tuck Everlasting, Milk, Argo, Sicario to TV roles such as Legends of Tomorrow, Web Therapy, the Orville and Family Law.

The actor has been nominated for six Emmy Awards and also does theater work, most recently back on stage in 2019 in Hello, Dolly!

He is a close friend of actress Jennifer Garner after starring alongside her in Alias ​​and is the godfather of her oldest child.

Danny Nucci – Fabrizio

After playing Jack’s best friend in Titanic, Nucci has worked regularly in television.

He starred in NCIS, CSI, Arrow, and Castle and had a recurring role on the Freeform series The Fosters from 2013 to 2018.

The actor has been married to Paula Marshall since 2003, Nucci also has a child from a previous marriage.

David Warner – Spicer Lovejoy

Warner played the arrogant and suspicious character Lovejoy (although he never smiled on screen).

After his role in Titanic, he appeared in films such as Planet of the Apes, Black Death, and Mary Poppins Returns, which was his last role.

Warner died of a lung cancer-related illness in July 2022 at the age of 80.

Suzy Amis – Lizzy Calvert

Suzy Amis played Rose’s daughter in the supporting Titanic role, which was one of her last acting jobs before she retired completely in 1998.

However, she still mingles with Hollywood stars and has been married to director James Cameron since 2000, whom she met on set.

The former actress is now an activist focusing on sustainable fashion and the Food Task Force which aims to reduce meat consumption.