Claire Danes Recalls DiCaprio's Advice on 'Romeo + Juliet' Set
Originally published Jun 13, 2026
By Danvariety · Variety
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Key points
- Claire Danes discussed her experience working with Leonardo DiCaprio on 'Romeo + Juliet'.
- DiCaprio advised her not to play with prop guns during filming.
- The film was Danes' first major role when she was 17 years old.
- The memory was shared during Danes' interview with Richard Gadd for Variety.
Claire Danes shared a memory from the 1996 film 'Romeo + Juliet' during a recent interview with Richard Gadd for Variety's Actors on Actors series. She recalled Leonardo DiCaprio advising her not to play with prop guns on set, a moment she described as memorable given his future Oscar success. The film, known for its emotionally intense scenes, was Danes' first major role at age 17.
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