Titanic’s Little Cora: What Role Did Alexandrea Owens-Sarno Play?

Alexandrea Owens-Sarno, known for her role as the adorable Cora Cartmell in the blockbuster film *Titanic*, captured hearts worldwide.The actress, who shared a memorable dance with Leonardo DiCaprio‘s character Jack Dawson, has continued to pursue her passions in the entertainment industry. What role did she play, and where is she now?

From *Titanic* Tot to Talented Adult

In *Titanic*, released in 1997, Alexandrea Owens-Sarno played Cora, a young girl who befriends Jack. One of the film’s lighter moments shows Jack dancing with Cora, promising, “You are still my best friend, Cora.” This scene offered a brief respite from the movie’s overarching themes of tragedy and romance [1].

Did You know? Owens-Sarno was not yet nine years old when *Titanic* hit theaters.

Life After *Titanic*

While Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet continued to achieve massive success after *Titanic*, Owens-Sarno took a different path. Now 36,she describes herself as an “actress,writer,producer,nerd with attitude” on her Instagram profile,where she boasts 20,000 followers. She frequently shares insights into her experiences filming *Titanic* and updates on her current projects.

Owens-Sarno’s journey into acting began when her mother brought her to the *Titanic* casting call. In 2015, she shared an essay on Instagram that she wrote in primary school, reflecting on her experiences before, during, and after filming *Titanic*. “I’ve always wanted to be an actress…I will never forget the day when my mother said: ‘This is your chance to be in a film.’ This hot day in the third grade I heard these words on was the best day of my life,” she wrote.

Getting the role was a dream come true. “Both Oscars There was a clip to ‘Titanic’ and I,Alexandrea Kathryn Owens-Sarno,was seen in it. I was so proud of myself. I couldn’t believe it. That was the beginning of my career,” she shared in her essay.

Cut Scenes and Motherly Concerns

Not all of Owens-Sarno’s scenes made it into the final cut of *Titanic*. she revealed in the “After We Wrap” podcast this year that she filmed a scene in which Cora drowned. However, this scene was ultimately removed due to strong objections from test audiences, especially mothers who were disturbed by the depiction of a child drowning.

Alexandrea Owens-Sarno: A Timeline