Leonardo di Caprio: I want children, but... I'm unlikely to get married. Biography of Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974 in Los Angeles, California. His father, George DiCaprio, was from a family with Italian-German roots, and his mother, Irmelin DiCaprio, was from Germany. Future actor got his name in honor of Leonardo da Vinci thanks to his parents.

While pregnant, Irmelin attended art gallery in Italy and once, when she was looking at the work of the great Renaissance artist, the child began to push violently in her stomach, as if giving a sign to her mother. Despite the fact that his parents divorced very early, his father helped raise and educate his son.

Early acting career and worldwide fame

George, whose profession was related to creativity, took 2-year-old Leo to the shooting of a popular children's TV show. The nimble kid really liked to run and play in front of the camera, so already in childhood, DiCaprio dreamed of becoming famous artist. As he got older, he entered a special school for gifted children, where he studied acting.

In 1988, Leo got a personal agent, after which the charming young man began to appear in numerous commercials. After some time, he managed to take part in American children's TV shows such as Roseanne, Lassie's New Adventures, Santa Barbara and others. The first film of the actor in a big movie was fantasy picture Critters 3, DiCaprio was 17 at the time. After leaving school, Leo entered a prestigious university, which he graduated in four years.

Pictured is Leonardo DiCaprio as a child

From that time on, his career went up, and roles fell on the talented young man. In 1991, DiCaprio began acting in a television series, but when he was invited to a role in the film This Boy's Life, where he was involved famous actor Robert De Niro, he agreed without hesitation. This film work was followed by another, no less interesting, in the melodrama What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, where 19-year-old Leo played one of the main roles in close collaboration with Johnny Depp (Johnny Depp). In this film project, he got a rather difficult role - a disabled person whose father died.

But the aspiring actor played it brilliantly and was first nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe. The next picture was The Quick and the Dead, where in 1995 he starred with Sharon Stone (Sharon Stone) and Russell Crowe (Russell Crowe). Then come the dramas "Basketball Diary" and " Full eclipse". Very successful was his role in the film "Romeo + Juliet" directed by Baz Luhrmann, which was filmed in 1996 based on Shakespeare's play in modern processing. On the screen, DiCaprio created the image of Romeo, and actress Claire Danes (Claire Danes) played his beloved Juliet. This work not only increased the ranks of his fans, but also brought him an award as the best actor - "Silver Bear" - at the Berlin Film Festival. In the next picture, "Marvin's Room", filmed in 1996, Leonardo again worked with Robert De Niro, where he played one of the protagonist's grandchildren.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic

In 1997, a large-scale film project was released - the disaster film "Titanic", directed by James Cameron. After watching the picture, DiCaprio, who played the role of Jack Dawson, gained fame and love from fans around the world. The film also featured British actress Kate Winslet, who played Rose, whom Leo befriended during filming. This film work of Leo was awarded the MTV Movie Awards for Best Actor, in addition, he joined the ranks of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. The picture itself won the highest awards: 11 Oscars and four Golden Globes were received, in addition, it collected about two billion dollars at the worldwide box office. In 1998, the star played a role Louis XIV in the historical drama "The Man in the Iron Mask", and then in the adventure drama "The Beach", but these tapes received low ratings from film critics.

After some lull, Steven Spielberg invites DiCaprio to star in Catch Me If You Can, where he played the role notorious criminal Frank Abagnale. This detective film, filmed for short time, aroused the interest of the audience and joined the ranks of the successful films of the actor, who received her third nomination for the Golden Globe. At the same time, Leonardo was interested in the script for a new film project directed by Martin Scorsese (Martin Scorsese) - the film "Gangs of New York", in which he wanted to star.

The picture was also a success, but this time the actor was left without high awards. The first joint work of Scorsese and DiCaprio was followed by the second - in the film "The Aviator" about the American inventor and millionaire Howard Hughes. Leo, who got the main role, was preparing for work for more than a year, but the huge and hard work was worth it: he finally received his first Golden Globe. Scorsese again invites the successful actor to star in his film The Departed, which was released in 2006, where he was involved in the title role. The picture got a lot positive feedback and was awarded the Oscars, as well as a statuette as best movie. In addition to this film project, in the same year, DiCaprio's fans were able to appreciate his game in the adventure film Blood Diamond, which tells about a smuggler engaged in the search and sale of diamonds. In 2008, with the participation of the star, the film Body of Lies was released, as well as Revolutionary Road, where Leo, along with Kate Winslet, played a married couple.

Two years later, Martin Scorsese proposed to his pet leading role in the thriller "Shutter Island", which tells the story of the investigation into the disappearance of one of the patients of a mental hospital for criminals located on the island. Also in 2010, the Titanic star starred in the science fiction film Inception. Then the biopic "J. Edgar directed by Clint Eastwood, in which the Hollywood handsome man created the image of FBI Director John Edgar Hoover. This notorious bureau chief went after not only mobsters and racist organizations, but many famous people in Hollywood. The next film work of the actor was the role of the villain-slave owner Calvin Candy in the western film Django Unchained, filmed in 2012 by Quentin Tarantino. In 2013, the film The Great Gatsby directed by Baz Luhrmann appeared, where Leonardo plays the famous millionaire Jay Gatsby, mired in a world of wealth, deceit, debauchery and betrayal. This film project received mixed reviews critics, but DiCaprio won Best Supporting Actor.

Leo then accepts Scorsese's invitation to star as an ex-broker who has been jailed for his financial crimes. The film "The Wolf of Wall Street" was the fifth work of the famous director and actor. Many film critics praised this film project, which received five Oscar nominations. For his performance, DiCaprio received a Golden Globe, which became the second in his career, in addition, he was nominated for an Oscar for his role, as well as for producing the film. But the actor, whose performance is admired by numerous critics and fans, was disappointed this time too: he never received the coveted statuette. After the Oscar ceremony, this topic became the most discussed, and a huge number of memes appeared on the network dedicated to the bad luck of their beloved idol, whom everyone called "Poor Leo".

From latest news it is known about Leonardo DiCaprio that already in the summer of 2014 he began to prepare for new role: he had a beard, and his hair was overgrown. In addition, the actor noticeably recovered and lost his former form. In the new film project of Alejandro Gonzalez, the celebrity will play in the drama The Revenant, where he will also be accompanied by the sex symbol of American cinema, Tom Hardy. The action of the picture takes place in the 19th century in the Wild West. DiCaprio got the role of the hunter Hugh Glass, who was bitten by a bear and left to fend for himself by his companions, but the hero survives and begins to take revenge on his enemies. Filming of the new tape has already begun, and its premiere is expected at the end of 2015. Leo plans to make a documentary about the gorillas kept in national park in the Congo, which are on the verge of extinction. It also became known that the actor turned down the lead role in the film " Steve Jobs"directed by Danny Boyle, as he intends to take a break from acting in the future.

Personal life of Leonardo DiCaprio: numerous love affairs

Leonardo DiCaprio became famous for his romance novels with models to which he was not indifferent at the beginning of his acting career. In the 1990s, he dated Danish fashion model Helena Christensen, who turned his head. But the girl understood that the relationship with a successful handsome man would not last long, so she decided to part with him first. His next lover was Gisele Bündchen, an affair with which lasted about five years. The lovers were connected not only by a passionate relationship, but also common interests such as playing basketball and loving animals. According to rumors, Leo even wanted to marry a Brazilian beauty, but after another scandal, the couple broke up. Bar Refaeli also managed to get the Hollywood hunk to propose to her. The lovers began their relationship in 2006 and broke up three years later, without having played the planned wedding.

In the photo Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli (Bar Refa'eli)

Roman DiCaprio with Blake Lively (Blake Lively) lasted only a few months. They started dating in the summer of 2011, spending all their time traveling around the country. This relationship ended in the fall, without causing much suffering to the lovers. Growing older, Leo lost his former romanticism and no longer sought to tie the knot, as in his younger years. After breaking up with Lively, the actor began a relationship with Victoria's Secret brand model Erin Heatherton. The couple was in the status of lovers for about a year, then they broke up due to the fact that the famous bachelor was in no hurry to marry his beloved and generally took some break in his personal life.

In the spring of 2013, 40-year-old DiCaprio began to be noticed with 22-year-old German model Toni Garrn, with whom he had fun in nightclubs and vacationing at resorts. It seems that this beloved did not wait for the cherished offer from Leo, although the girl forgave the famous heartthrob a lot, but already at the end of 2014 there was a rumor that they were not together. After parting with a young girlfriend, the actor did not get bored alone and went to new year holidays to the island of St. Barth in the company of slender beauties. The paparazzi managed to capture how the Hollywood womanizer helped the girls down, while each of them received a kiss from him.

DiCaprio and Rihanna

At the beginning of 2015, there were rumors in the foreign media about a new romance of the star, who allegedly began dating Rihanna. The reason for such statements were pictures from several parties where they were together. Moreover, one of the eyewitnesses noticed that the artist and singer not only flirted with each other, but also kissed gently. But DiCaprio's friends denied these speculations, saying that they are just friends and nothing more.

In one interview about his personal life, a famous Hollywood bachelor told what kind of girl he needs to start a family. According to Leo, future wife should be modest and not scandalous, and also have a sense of humor. But according to the actor himself, he is in no hurry to get a wife and children, as in Lately a lot is removed and it is almost never at home. Perhaps because of his stubborn unwillingness to marry in Hollywood, they say that Leonardo is gay and he only needs girls for cover. But, most likely, these speculations are incorrect, just the favorite of women has not yet met his betrothed.

Love for mother and close relationships with friends

Leonardo DiCaprio said more than once that main woman for him was and will be a beloved mother. Despite endless shooting and touring, a loving son finds time for her and often comes to social events with his parent. In one interview, DiCaprio said that he gives diamonds only to his mother, and only a woman like Irmelin, he would like to see his wife. From this statement, it becomes clear that the mother plays a decisive role in choosing the son’s bride, but the 70-year-old woman herself has long dreamed of waiting for grandchildren from Leo. By the way, Irmelin was not against his young darling Garrn, considering the girl to be quite a suitable candidate.

In the photo DiCaprio with his mother

The actor is not only loving and caring son, but also a good friend for many of his colleagues, who will support and not leave you in trouble. For more than a decade, DiCaprio has been friends with Lukas Haas (Lukas Haas), and for eight of them they live together in Leo's mansion. By the way, in many pictures where the Titanic star is captured with his former lovers, you can see Haas, who is a little further away. Many do not understand such close friendships and argue that, most likely, the actor is not very interested in women.

The photo shows best friend Leonardo - Lukas Haas

But with Tobey Maguire om (Tobey Maguire) DiCaprio met 25 years ago, and they still have a strong male friendship. They met each other in the late 1980s while auditioning for a role. The guys quickly became friends and agreed not to leave each other in trouble. Leo, who gained popularity in his younger years, also tried to promote his friend. Friends spend a lot of time together, attending presentations, secular parties, and also go on vacation together, where they not only sunbathe, but also dive to the bottom of the ocean, trying to explore it. Sometimes DiCaprio, who has not yet got his own children, is happy to take care and play with his 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son Maguire.

Active participation in the protection of the environment and wildlife

Since childhood, Leonardo loved nature and animal world. In 1998, the star actor created his own foundation, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, whose activities were aimed at drawing public attention to global issues environment. In 2013, in Saint-Tropez, the star actor organized a social reception with Christie's, where he held an auction, raising a huge amount for charitable purposes.

In 2014, he became a member of the Our Ocean conference, where he contributed seven million dollars to create nature reserve. Through various actions and social events, DiCaprio raises money to save the oceans, as well as forests, which are decreasing every year. To prevent a global environmental crisis, the celebrity donated a considerable amount to improve environmental conditions in the oceans and seas, while he called on the authorities and the entire public to be more sensible in the use of water resources.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Ban Ki-moon

His vigorous activity in this area was noted: in September 2014, the actor became the UN Peace Ambassador for Climate Issues. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon noted that Leonardo DiCaprio can do a lot to protect the environment, as he is a prominent figure and has great potential for this. Actor speaking at UN Summit on climate change, published on his page in Instagram Snapshot, on which he stands next to Ban Ki-moon, and also informed his fans about this important event.

DiCaprio, who considers the tiger his favorite wildlife member, has been involved in tiger conservation work on numerous occasions and has made charity trips to India, Nepal, Indonesia, and also Russia. So, in the fall of 2010, he arrived at the International Forum held in St. Petersburg, having overcome great difficulties during the flight. Vladimir Putin praised the Hollywood celebrity for her eagerness to take part in this important event, which addressed issues of tiger conservation. Leonardo also told the President of Russia about his maternal Russian grandmother, Elena Smirnova, who lived in the USSR and then moved to Germany, where she got married.

Lifestyle and interesting facts

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most highly paid actors Hollywood, ranked fourth in 2014 by Forbes. His fortune for the year amounted to about $ 39 million, which allows the actor to live "in a big way." Now the star has several apartments: he has a luxurious mansion in Los Angeles and an apartment in Lower Manhattan. DiCaprio also owns the ecologically clean Blackador Island, where he would like to build a resort. In the spring of 2014, the actor bought another luxury property in Palm Springs, where he previously lived famous singer forties. This huge house was redone according to the plan of the famous architect, who decided to make glass walls.

An interesting fact from the life of a celebrity is that from childhood he did not change his haircut, thanks to which, by the way, he could easily make his way into the film industry. It turns out there is a reason for this. One day little Leo was told that a real man will be able to succeed when he makes a promise to do something, and then keeps his word all his life. Then the boy decided to promise not to change his haircut for the rest of his life. And DiCaprio was true to this word almost until 2014. But now the 40-year-old star has changed his appearance: he got a beard, and his hair became long, in addition, the actor gained excess weight.

But there are good reasons for this - he is filming in the new film project "Returner", after which the star will certainly return his signature haircut. But, if the hairstyle can be quickly changed, then returning the previous body shape is much more difficult, especially since Leo is not a big fan exercise. Already in 2013, the actor walked along the beach and swam in the sea only in a T-shirt, and when the paparazzi managed to capture him naked, all the fans were disappointed with the figure of their pet, who had a belly.

Probably, few people know that in 2008 there was a rumor that Russian directors intended to make a film “Lenin's Brain” about the leader of the proletariat, and they wanted to invite Leo to the main role, believing that the Hollywood actor looks very similar to Ulyanov. The screenwriter of the film Alexander Borodyansky was sure that the candidacy Hollywood actor the most suitable, but the creators of the film project doubted that he would agree to take part.

DiCaprio loves his numerous movie characters and sometimes allows himself to play a joke on them. So, on the NBC show, the actor, along with Jonah Hill, made a parody of Jack and Rose from Titanic, depicting the famous scene. In general, Leo considers himself happy man, who has a favorite job, his own production company, an environmental foundation. He does not yet have a family, but it is these workdays and obligations that bring him joy and satisfaction in life.