Regina Hall has added her voice to one of cinema’s most enduring debates — whether Jack could have survived the icy waters at the end of Titanic.
While promoting her partnership with Bounty, the Girls Trip actress reflected on the 1997 film’s emotional finale, where Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack sacrifices himself for Kate Winslet’s Rose.
In a humorous take, Hall, 54, told PEOPLE, “She got up there and got comfortable enough to conk out. She woke up and was like, ‘Damn, Jack!’ It wasn’t enough. She was sleeping so hard her voice couldn’t wake up. Jack was gone!”
The debate over whether the floating plank — often mistaken for a door — could have supported both characters has sparked discussions for decades. For Hall, the solution seemed obvious. “If she was going to be on the door, at the very least, she should have stayed awake! She could’ve even laid on top of Jack and let him be on the door!” she quipped.
Interestingly, the infamous plank was not a door at all, but a detailed replica of a piece from Titanic’s first-class lounge entrance, made from carved balsa wood. The prop gained renewed attention in 2024 when it was auctioned off for nearly $1 million.
The “door scene” has continued to follow Titanic director James Cameron and stars Winslet and DiCaprio throughout the years. During a 2024 panel for Winslet’s film Lee, the actress, now 49, admitted, “Leo’s probably got PTSD from being asked about the door moment so many times.”
Winslet even foresaw the topic being brought up during her appearance on The Project in Australia. “I knew it. He’s busting out the Titanic question, and next he’s gonna ask me about the door,” she laughed.
Regina Hall, known for her breakout role as Brenda Meeks in the Scary Movie franchise, continues to charm audiences with her wit — even when poking fun at one of Hollywood’s most heart-wrenching love stories.