Margot Robbie Listened to ‘Titanic’ Music to Cry on ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Set — Then Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio Walked By: ‘It Was Very Surreal’

As an ardent admirer of Margot Robbie’s exceptional acting prowess, I find her unique approach to preparing for emotional scenes truly captivating. Her ability to transform herself into a character, even using a classic movie soundtrack like the theme from “Titanic,” is nothing short of remarkable. The anecdote about sharing a set with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, while trying to maintain her emotional state for a scene in “Wolf of Wall Street,” adds a surreal layer to her story that only enhances my admiration for her craft.


How does Margot Robbie turn on the waterworks when preparing for a big scene?

Robbie shared during a future podcast episode of ‘Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast’ that merely hearing the theme music from ‘Titanic’ will make him tear up. Consequently, he uses this memory to help him cry in scenes on set when needed.

On one particular occasion, her method led to a “surreal” experience.

Speaking about “The Wolf of Wall Street,” there was a particularly wild moment following my request for divorce, and on that same day, the extraordinary Kate Winslet dropped by to see Leonardo DiCaprio on set. I happened to be in an adjacent room, attempting to maintain a melancholic atmosphere by playing the Titanic soundtrack. Then, I caught sight of Kate Winslet and Leo strolling past. It was quite surreal, almost like a dream.

In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet shared the screen in James Cameron’s acclaimed romantic film, which ultimately garnered an impressive 11 Academy Awards. These accolades included the award for Best Picture, Best Actress for Winslet herself, and Best Original Song for the theme “My Heart Will Go On,” as sung by Celine Dion.

Robbie discussed her approach to acting during a podcast on Turner Classic Movies, hosted by Ben Mankiewicz from Warner Bros. Discovery. The show has been renewed for a second season, focusing on comedy, and notable guests such as Bill Murray, Carol Burnett, Jane Lynch, J.B. Smoove, and EbMaster will be featured. Each 45-minute episode features renowned filmmakers sharing personal stories about the films that influenced their lives and careers in intimate conversations. Season 2 of “Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast” began on November 12 with an interview with Bill Murray as its first guest.

Host Mankiewicz commented in a statement: “Groucho Marx once said ‘Dying is easy; comedy is hard,’ and he wasn’t kidding! In his memoir, he stated that compared to being funny, acting dramatically was like a two-week getaway. This sentiment aligns with ours at ‘Talking Pictures.’ For this year’s series, we will be chatting with some of the most celebrated comedic actors about the films that have shaped their careers. We’ll delve into what makes them laugh, cry, and revisit time and again. Plus, there will be some exciting surprises! For instance, did you know that Margot Robbie drew inspiration from a specific movie to write Quentin Tarantino a letter asking to collaborate with him?

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2024-11-13 01:46