This week marks the 30th anniversary of Romeo + Juliet, the movie adaptation of the Bard's play. 'And it was kind of a mutual decision that it just wasn't going to be right at the time and I think the film came out really, really beautifully and Claire did a really, really beautiful job. Baz Luhrmann didn't know who Leo wasThe director was equally discerning when it came to casting his Romeo. The rumours were not helped by the fact that after wrapping the film Claire turned down another role opposite Leo - Kate Winslet's part in 1997's Titanic. 'It was obvious to all of us that she really was in love with her Romeo, but Leonardo wasn't in love with her.

Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2026 14:30 UTC