Kate Winslet’s Infamous ‘Titanic’ Door Sells for $718K at Auction

The door Kate Winslet infamously clung to on the finish of “Titanic” has bought for a hefty value … beating out different spectacular movie memorabilia at an public sale.

The slab of wooden that performed a task in Leonardo DiCaprio‘s onscreen demise not too long ago bought for a powerful $718,750 throughout Heritage Auctions’ Treasures from Planet Hollywood occasion — making it the priciest sale on the public sale.

The door — which is definitely a doorframe, in accordance with the public sale’s notes — wasn’t the one “Titanic” memorabilia bought on the occasion. The pale purple and pink chiffon costume Kate wore as Rose for many of the movie’s sinking scenes was additionally bought … however solely went for $125k.

Granted, the costume is way much less controversial than the notorious little bit of shipwreck, so it is sensible that it bought for much less. Keep in mind, “Titanic” followers have debated for many years whether or not Jack might’ve match on the door alongside Rose, as a substitute of freezing to demise on the finish of the film.

Director James Cameron has even weighed in on the controversy … doubling down on his choice to have Jack sacrifice himself — because it was extra in keeping with his character.

As for the remainder of the public sale … Harrison Ford‘s bullwhip from “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” got here in 2nd at a whopping $525,000 sale. Jack Nicholson‘s ax from “The Shining” was additionally up for public sale, however very similar to the “Titanic” costume, solely introduced in $125k.

Different well-known movie gadgets offloaded in the course of the public sale embrace Tobey Maguire‘s black swimsuit from “Spider-Man 3,” Wayne Knight‘s shaving cream can from “Jurassic Park,” and Bill Murray‘s bowling ball from “Kingpin.”