Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke reflected on his past competing with Leonardo DiCaprio for the role of Jack Dawson in the 1997 film "Titanic," revealing his honest feelings.
Hawke said in an interview with British GQ published on 1st (local time), "If I had taken that role, I would be completely different from who I am now." He added, "Honestly, I wouldn't have been able to handle that success. Leo was like a modern-day Beatles."
At the time, director James Cameron's "Titanic" caused a worldwide sensation upon its release, and DiCaprio instantly rose to international stardom. The film, starring DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, won 11 Academy Awards, setting a record that will remain in film history.
Although Hawke missed out on the role of Jack Dawson, he was already an acclaimed star through films like "Dead Poets Society," "Reality Bites," and "Before Sunrise." That same year, he starred alongside Uma Thurman in the film "Gattaca," and later received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in the 2001 film "Training Day."
His personal life also attracted attention. Hawke married Uma Thurman in 1998 but divorced in 2005. He confessed about the difficult times during his divorce, saying, "The media attention was humiliating. Even positive articles put pressure on me."
Meanwhile, Hawke continues to be active as an actor. He is currently preparing to meet audiences with films "She Dances" and "Black Phone 2" grants.
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