Interesting Facts about Leonardo DiCaprio, From Casting Rejections to Worst Film Actor Award

Kapanlagi.com - Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most beloved actors, his good looks and charm have captivated everyone when he appeared in the movie Titanic. As an American actor of German-Italian descent, DiCaprio has starred in many films of various genres. His acting talent has been recognized and proven by several prestigious awards he has won.

DiCaprio's career began in 1989, when he became a commercial star and appeared in a comedy-drama television show called Growing Pains. Despite being rejected in auditions several times and being advised to change his name because it sounded foreign in the United States, he continued to move forward.

Despite that, DiCaprio has won several awards throughout his career, although one of them is a Razzie. However, in 1999, he won the 'Worst Screen Couple' award for his role as King Louis in the film The Man in the Iron Mask.

Here are some interesting facts about Leonardo DiCaprio that not many people know. Summarized on Wednesday (13/03/2024).

1. Rejected by Dudisi Because His Name Sounds Foreign in the United States

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At the beginning of his career, Leo had difficulty finding an agent. When he finally found one, the agent suggested that he change his name to Lenny Williams to attract American audiences' attention.

Leo rejected the suggestion, but it didn't benefit him. He was unemployed for a year and a half, even after attending 100 auditions.

However, after two years passed, Leo finally found an agent who accepted him with his real name, and luck finally turned in his favor.

2. Fighting Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Throughout His Life

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder in which a person feels compelled to perform certain actions as a way to "cope" with their obsessions.

However, Leo does not want this disorder to control his life and he works hard to fight against it.

3. Buying an Island to Establish an Eco-Friendly Resort

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Leo paid $1.75 million for a resort consisting of 36 villas using only natural energy sources. However, his plans did not go smoothly, but after some construction delays, building permits were granted.

4. Adopting a Girl from South Africa

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Although he did not bring her back to Los Angeles, he sent a check and provided support to her and the group home where she currently resides.

5. Winning an Award for Worst Actor

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Throughout his career, Leo has received several awards, including a Razzie. In 1999, he won the "Worst Screen Couple" award for his role as King Louis in the film The Man in the Iron Mask.
Supporting Payment of Nursing Home Expenses for Survivors of the Titanic Ship Tragedy.

6. Supporting Payment for Nursing Home Fees for Survivors of the Titanic Tragedy

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Millvina Dean, the youngest passenger on the Titanic and the only survivor of the tragedy, began living in a nursing home after suffering a broken hip. However, due to limited resources, she was forced to sell Titanic memorabilia to raise funds.

A fundraising campaign was launched in her name, and Kate and Leo donated USD 30,000 to help finance the nursing home fees.

7. Still Single

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Despite approaching middle age, Leonardo DiCaprio has never been married. Nevertheless, he has had relationships with several world-famous supermodels.

Among them are Gisele Bündchen, Bar Refaeli, Nina Agdal, Erin Heatherton, Antonia Garrn, Camila Morrone, Gigi Hadid, and recently Page Six reported that Leonardo DiCaprio has been seen several times with an Italian model named Vittoria Ceretti.

8. Building a Non-Profit Organization Focused on the Environment

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Leonardo DiCaprio actively supports various environmental activities. Through the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, he finances projects and campaigns related to wildlife protection, climate change, deforestation, and other issues concerning the well-being of the planet.

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation is a non-profit organization that he established in 1998 with the aim of promoting awareness about the environment and nature. Leonardo DiCaprio's generosity is not only focused on environmental issues.

The Associated Press noted that he has donated funds for humanitarian aid such as earthquake victims in Haiti, forest fires in Australia, war victims in Ukraine, as well as several orphanages and nursing homes.

9. Concerns about the existence of God and supernatural phenomena

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Although coming from a Catholic family, actor Jack Dawson in the film Titanic is an agnostic, who doubts the existence of God and supernatural phenomena.

However, Leonardo DiCaprio has never declared himself as an atheist.

10. Saving His Dog from a Frozen Lake

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This incident occurred at the filming location of 'Don't Look Up'. Initially, someone saw one of his dogs in the lake, and when he jumped to save it, another dog also jumped into the river. Fortunately, all three of them eventually survived and are in good health.

11. Are Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio romantically involved?

Although they never had a romantic relationship, Leo and Kate remain good friends to this day. In fact, Leonardo played an important role in Kate Winslet's wedding.

12. When did Leonardo DiCaprio start building his career?

DiCaprio began building his career in the late 1980s by appearing in television commercials.

13. How many times has Kate Winslet been married?

Kate Winslet is known to have been married three times.

14. What role does Leonardo DiCaprio hold?

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is mentioned as one of the candidates for the Labuan Bajo Tourism Ambassador.

15. In what year did the real story of Titanic happen?

The luxurious ship Titanic set sail on April 10, 1912, and sank five days after its departure. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,500 out of a total of 2,223 passengers.

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