Leonardo DiCaprio rose to international fame for his role as Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s Titanic. The film became a cultural phenomenon, surpassing the billion-dollar mark at the box office and securing the title of highest-grossing film of all time until it was overtaken by Cameron’s Avatar. It was also the most expensive film ever made at the time.

Although Titanic is remembered for its spectacular scenes depicting the real-life disaster, the heart of the story lies in the love affair between Jack and Rose, played by DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

One of the film's most controversial moments occurs when Jack dies from freezing after saving Rose by placing her on a floating door. Many argue that there was enough space for Jack on the door, but DiCaprio has chosen to remain silent about the decision.

Titanic has had an immense impact on pop culture, despite not being part of a franchise. This Leonardo DiCaprio-led film reigned as the highest-grossing film, earning over $1.

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