In James Cameron’s Titanic, what is the name of Rose’s fiancé?

Rose’s fiancé in James Cameron’s Titanic is Cal Hockley.

Caledon ‘Cal’ Hockley is a wealthy first-class passenger engaged to Rose DeWitt Bukater. Billy Zane portrays him as controlling and status-conscious, and his engagement to Rose is closely tied to the financial pressures facing her family. Rose feels trapped by the expectations surrounding the match and by the rigid class system aboard the ship.

Rose’s relationship with Jack Dawson provides the film’s central romantic conflict. Jack is a third-class passenger and artist, while Cal represents the social world Rose is expected to enter. The contrast between the two men reflects the film’s broader interest in class, privilege, and personal freedom.

Cal is sometimes confused with J. Bruce Ismay or Thomas Andrews, both real historical figures aboard Titanic. Jack Dawson is also not Rose’s fiancé; he is the fictional steerage passenger with whom she falls in love.