6. Romeo+Juliet
When Claire Danes was first introduced to audiences in the 90’s, she instantly resonated with fans due to her teenage angst-filled character on My So-Called Life. While the series only lasted a single season, it created a cult following and has experienced a rejuvenated popularity in recent years. When she transitioned her career onto the big screen, she was only 16-years-old when she starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s, Romeo+Juliet. DiCaprio was equally early on in his career, but even at 22-years-old he had a boyish spirit that liked to play pranks on the cast and crew during filming. This reportedly didn’t bode well with Danes, and rumor has it that the two didn’t get along well onset. Yet, it was a true testament to their skill as actors because the pool scene involving the pair was absolutely electric. DiCaprio’s creeping in to see Danes added a sneaky element to their secret rendezvous that was super sexy. Although it may not have been actual chemistry, it was real enough for viewers to feel nice and heated while watching their intimate kisses.
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