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Zac Efron’s emotional journey inThe Iron Clawis expected to evoke tears in the audience. Efron learned such acting skills from none other than Leonardo DiCaprio, who moved him to tears when he was just a kid. The17 Againshared that watchingTitanicwas a poignant experience, especially seeing the scene where DiCaprio’s character, Jack, freezes to death.
One can’t blame theHigh School Musicalstar as the second half ofTitanicis emotionally overwhelming. Despite the controversial nature of the climax scene, Jack’s slow death in front of his true love remains a heart-wrenching moment for many viewers.
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Leonardo DiCaprio’sTitanicRole Made Zac Efron Cry
Zac Efrontook on the role of pro wrestler Kevin Von Erich inThe Iron Claw, which tells the tragic story of the Von Erich wrestling family. While promoting his new film, which is running successfully in theaters, Efron revealed his pick for the saddest movie he had ever watched. The 36-year-old actor shared in an interview with W Magazine that he remembered crying in the theater during the climax ofTitanic. Efron toldW Magazine’s Lynn Hirschberg:
“When I was a kid what made me cry… First time I saw Titanic I remember crying. I was in the theaters and I was pretty young. She [Kate Winslet’s Rose] was like, ‘Jack… Jack…’ and I was ripped up.”
This isn’t the first time that theHairsprayactor mentioned theLeonardo DiCapriomovie as a sad watch. Back in 2012, during the premiere of his film,The Lucky One, Efron revealedTitanicas one of the movies that“got”him emotionally. Interestingly, he also pickedToy Story 3as another movie that brought him to tears. He shared (via Shine On Media):
“A movie that makes me cry? Titanic got me. Toy Story 3 got me – did you see that? It was gnarly.”
In 2014, he reiterated his sentiment aboutTitanicinVogue’s73 Questionssegment. The tragic real-life story of the shipwreck, on which the film is based, coupled withJames Cameron‘s addition of a fictional love story in this setting, serves an emotional rollercoaster. The romance between the rich girl Rose and the poor boy Jack still tears up audiences after 26 years since its release.
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Not Just Zac Efron, Leonardo DiCaprio Emotionally Wrecked Many With HisTitanicRole
Years after the release ofTitanic, discussions among fans about the film’s climax reached a point that began to irritate James Cameron. While many still argue over whether Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack could have fit on that door, what these people overlook is the inevitability of Jack’s death. The sacrificial nature of his death underscores the character’s earlier promise to Rose in the film,“You jump, I jump…remember?”
In the climactic scene, it’s not just Jack’s death that resonates with fans like Zac Efron. As he clings to the edge of the door, Jack tells Rose to“never let go”. This plea does not imply that she must physically hold on to him, as she eventually has to let go. Jack ensures that the love of his life will make every effort to survive, and she fulfills this promise by calling for help with all her remaining energy. She survives, fulfilling her promise to Jack.
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Fans have the opportunity to revisit these poignant moments by streamingTitanicon Paramount+.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
