Kate Winslet close to tears as Leonardo DiCaprio introduces her at screening: “The one and only”

nme.com:

Kate Winslet reunited with Leonardo DiCaprio earlier this week and was nearly brought to tears after he praised in a lengthy speech.The Titanic duo appeared at a special screening of her latest movie Lee at the Harmony Gold theatre in Los Angeles earlier this week.In the biographical film, which hit cinemas in September, Winslet plays the legendary World War II photographer Lee Miller.

Marion Cotillard, Andrea Riseborough, Andy Samberg and Alexander Skarsgard co-star.DiCaprio took to the stage to introduce Winslet who he heaped praise on. “Kate Winslet has dedicated herself to the film and to honouring Lee’s legacy for over the course of nine years,” he said. “I remember her speaking about this to me personally.

This has been a massive passion project for her, and it’s a journey that speaks to the depth of Kate’s passion and her dedication to telling stories that need to be remembered.”He added: “Kate, my dear friend, your work in this film has been nothing short of transformative.

I continue to be awestruck, I continue to admire your strength, your integrity, your talent, and your passion to every single project that you create.