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When Kate Winslet settled the 'room on the door' debate from Titanic: 'It was a bannister'

When Kate Winslet settled the 'room on the door' debate from Titanic: 'It was a bannister'

TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Apr 9, 2025, 23:26 IST

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Kate Winslet, in an old interview, clarified the iconic "door" scene from Titanic, revealing it was actually a piece of the ship's bannister. She shared behind-the-scenes details, including the constant water sound during filming. Her comments shed new light on the famous moment, blending romance with the practical realities of its creation.

When Kate Winslet settled the 'room on the door' debate from Titanic: 'It was a bannister'

Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet once clarified the famous scene from Titanic, putting an end to the ongoing debate about the "door." She explained that what people think is a door is actually a part of the ship's bannister, according to People magazine.
When asked if there was "room on the door" for her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, who played Jack Dawson, Kate was ready for the question.
Kate Winslet anticipated the common Titanic question about the door, explaining that the floating object wasn't actually a door. She clarified that it was a piece of the ship’s bannister, likely from the stairway, that had broken off during the scene.
Since the film's release in 1997, the scene has sparked numerous debates among fans, with many questioning if there was enough space for both Jack and Rose on the floating debris.

Director James Cameron even ordered a study to investigate the question, using stunt doubles to recreate different scenarios. He suggested that while Jack could have survived, there were many factors to consider, particularly Jack’s mindset, which was focused on ensuring Rose’s safety above all else.
During a Q&A for her new film, Lee, Kate jokingly mentioned how often Leonardo gets asked about their famous moment from Titanic. She also shared that the water in the scene wasn’t as deep as it looked in the movie.
Kate humorously mentioned how she often asked for a break to use the restroom while filming. She explained that she had to climb out of the tank between takes. Sharing more behind-the-scenes details, she described filming in an infinity tank, where the sound of rushing water added a unique atmosphere to the scene.
The actress explained that everyone was fully aware of the last 22 minutes of the movie because the constant sound of water was present throughout. With her insights, fans might now see the iconic scene from Titanic differently, focusing not only on the romance but also on the practical aspects of its production.

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