Leonardo DiCaprio speaks on dating as an older man

The actor discusses dating as an older man in Esquire UK and explains why honesty matters when time feels limited amid ongoing scrutiny.

Leonardo DiCaprio Defends Honest Dating as Time Runs Out

In Esquire UK's Autumn issue, Leonardo DiCaprio says dating as an older man means being brutally honest because there is no time to waste. He argues that truthfulness helps relationships survive the demands of fame, even as it invites criticism over age gaps with the women he dates.

The interview traces his dating history, noting a current link to Vittoria Ceretti, 27, and his 2022 breakup with Camila Morrone after she turned 25. It also recounts a long list of past partners who were under 25 and reflects on how public scrutiny of his private life has become a fixture of his star image.

The piece situates DiCaprio’s stance within the broader culture of celebrity dating, where age gaps are custody of a public narrative as much as a private choice. His emphasis on candor challenges Hollywood myths about romance and power, while also highlighting the double standards that follow men who date significantly younger partners. The interview invites readers to consider how aging, media scrutiny, and branding intersect in the private lives of stars, and whether a shift toward blunt honesty will reshape public perception or deepen critique.

Highlights

Private life in public glare keeps redefining what it means to age in Hollywood.