James Cameron’s Titanic star wife reveals why they are still madly in love after 30 years

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James Cameron, age 71, is still romantically involved with Suzy Amis, his former Titanic co-star, who is 63 years old.

Oh my gosh, seeing Amis as Lizzy Calvert was EVERYTHING! It was just… perfect. And the fact that Cameron directed those scenes? Seriously, a dream come true. Those modern-day parts of the movie were just… chef’s kiss. I could watch Amis as Lizzy all day, especially knowing Cameron was the one calling the shots!

Now Amis has told The Hollywood Reporter what makes them click.  

She described their life together as simple pleasures: walking around the house in socks, enjoying books, building fires, and spending time together. After three decades, she said they always have something to discuss.

This follows a recent embrace they shared on the red carpet at the premieres of his new Avatar movie in Hollywood and France.

The couple first met in 1997 while working on the film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, and they married in 2000. They have three children: a son named Quinn, who is 21, and two daughters, Claire, 23, and Elizabeth, 18.

Cameron also has a daughter named Josephine, age 31, with his former wife, Linda Hamilton, who is 68. He famously directed Hamilton in the 1984 hit film The Terminator, which also starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This comes after Cameron said he thinks the idea of generative AI replacing actors is ‘horrifying’.

The director of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ also a board member at Stability AI, has expressed support for using artificial intelligence in movies, but believes there should be boundaries on its application.

The Academy Award-winning director called motion capture the most authentic type of acting and confessed he now believes it was a misstep to hide the computer-generated imagery (CGI) used in his 2009 film Avatar. He wanted to preserve the sense of wonder for viewers, but now thinks being more open about the technology would have been better.

James stressed how different motion capture and AI are in the filmmaking process.

In an interview on CBS Sunday Morning, he explained that concerns about computers replacing actors are unfounded. He clarified that the technology actually enhances the collaborative process between actors and directors, and truly highlights the importance of a strong performance. He described it as a way to preserve and celebrate the unique connection and skill of the actor in the moment.

On the opposite end of the scale is generative AI, which can create entirely new characters, actors, and even performances – all starting from a simple text description.

‘It’s like, no. That’s horrifying to me. That’s the opposite. That’s exactly what we’re not doing.’

The Titanic director insisted he never wants to ‘replace’ actors with technology.

He explained that he prefers working with human actors and doesn’t want computers taking over that creative process. He values the collaboration with actors and doesn’t want to see them replaced by technology.

James believes AI could be valuable in the visual effects industry, potentially reducing production costs.

He explained that creative, fantastical, and science fiction films are becoming rare. This is because they’re costly to produce, and with fewer people going to theaters, studios are now only willing to invest large sums in well-established franchises – things audiences already recognize and enjoy. He believes a film like Avatar, which introduced a completely original story, wouldn’t get made today.

He believes generative AI won’t harm filmmaking, but actually inspire filmmakers to be more creative and innovative.

He acknowledged it could hinder progress, but also explained it forces them to maintain high standards and think creatively. He emphasized that while generative AI is powerful, it can’t truly originate entirely new ideas.

These AI models are truly remarkable – almost like magic. However, they learn from past data, meaning they can’t create anything entirely new or predict things that haven’t happened before.

Imagine taking all of human art and everything people have ever experienced, mixing it all together, and you’d end up with something that’s basically a blend of it all – a sort of average result.

What’s lost in these situations is the unique perspective and personality of the individual writer, as well as the specific qualities and mannerisms that make each actor special.

Watching an artist create something live will become increasingly special and meaningful.

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2025-12-23 20:37