Actor Brad Pitt references Leonardo DiCaprio’s Titanic character at the 2020 Golden Globes. While accepting the award for Best Film Supporting Actor, Pitt teased his Once Upon a Time in Hollywood co-star about a famous death scene from James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster.

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood takes place in 1969 Los Angeles. DiCaprio stars as aging Western actor Rick Dalton, whereas Pitt portrays enigmatic stuntman Cliff Booth. The film reinforced both leading actors as proper Hollywood stars, nearly 30 years after they delivered breakthrough performances during the early ‘90s. In Thelma & Louise, a 1991 film directed by Ridley Scott, Pitt became more visible within pop culture for his portrayal of a drifter named J.D. Meanwhile, DiCaprio rose to fame via supporting performances in This Boy’s Life and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. By 1997, DiCaprio’s Titanic role as Jack Dawson made him an international star, thanks to both his chemistry with co-star Kate Winslet (Rose DeWitt Bukater) and his on-screen charisma.

At the 77th Golden Globe Awards on NBC, Pitt took the opportunity to joke and to give thanks during his acceptance speech. After acknowledging fellow nominees and paying homage to the aforementioned Tarantino, Pitt turns his attention to “LDC” (DiCaprio). He recalls previous years where DiCaprio lost out in big categories before winning both a Golden Globe and Oscar for The Revenant, and how filming Once Upon a Time in Hollywood made him understand why so many fellow actors always thank DiCaprio. Pitt ends his remarks about DiCaprio by saying, “Still, I would’ve shared the raft.” In Titanic, Jack Dawson freezes to death because he isn’t able to fit on Rose’s raft. Over the years, many moviegoers have wondered why the lovers didn’t share the space. Cameron has since stated, “There’s really only enough buoyancy available for one person.” Check out Pitt’s Golden Globe Titanic joke below at the 1:27 mark.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood won big at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards. Not only did Pitt beat out screen icons like Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino, but Tarantino also won for Best Screenplay, and the film itself won for Best Film Comedy/Musical. From the original Cannes premiere to the wide theatrical release in July 2019, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood has inspired numerous controversies, but has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics.   

As for Pitt and DiCaprio, the Golden Globe Titanic moment captures the essence of their characters’ give-and-take relationship in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. And there will undoubtedly be plenty more public zingers as awards season continues, culminating with the Oscars on February 9.

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Source: NBC Entertainment