Was the actress who played in Titanic famous for other roles prior to that one?

You're likely referring to Kate Winslet, who played Rose DeWitt Bukater in the 1997 film *Titanic*.

While *Titanic* was a massive hit and catapulted Winslet to superstardom, she was actually already a well-known actress prior to its release.

Here's a brief look at her career before *Titanic*:

* Early Career: Winslet started acting at a young age and appeared in several British television shows and films in the 1990s.

* Critical Acclaim: She received critical acclaim for her performance in *Heavenly Creatures* (1994), a dark and disturbing film about two teenage girls who commit murder.

* Hollywood Debut: Winslet made her Hollywood debut in 1995 with *Sense and Sensibility*, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

So, while *Titanic* solidified Winslet's fame, she was already a rising star with a promising career ahead of her.