“Dating Her is Like Wearing Hot Lava.”: These Wild Facts About Celebrities Left Us Speechless

Kate Winslet’s role in Titanic made her one of the biggest stars in the world, but filming the movie was far from romantic. Behind the sweeping love story and glamorous costumes, the shoot was physically miserable. Winslet reportedly refused a wetsuit and ended up getting pneumonia during production.

That was not the only frightening moment. She also had a water scene where her coat got caught, leaving her feeling like she nearly drowned. The movie made audiences swoon, but Winslet’s experience was much rougher than the final product suggested. The fairy-tale romance on screen came with a punishing survival story behind it.