![]() ![]() Of the film's doubters, Stuart said: "They were dissing it all around. The film's release was preceded by delays and speculation that it could turn into a colossal flop. "Anchors aweigh!" Stuart said when nominations were announced in February 1998. "Titanic" took in $1.8 billion worldwide to become the biggest modern blockbuster, a position it held until Cameron's "Avatar" came along last year and passed it on the box-office chart. Then in her mid-80s, Stuart endured hours in the makeup chair so she could look 15 years older, and she traveled to the Atlantic location, where the wreck of the real Titanic was photographed. She will be deeply missed."Ĭameron wanted an actress who was "still viable, not alcoholic, rheumatic or falling down," Stuart once said. Anyone who spent time in her presence will know what an extraordinary shining light she truly was. "I feel blessed to have met her, known her and to have acted alongside her. "I am so saddened to hear of the loss of this remarkable woman," Winslet said. ![]()
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