Reflecting on his youth, he once said, “I grew up very poor and I got to see the other side of the spectrum.”
He catapulted to fame with his roles in “Romeo + Juliet” and the blockbuster hit “Titanic,” becoming a household name overnight. This newfound stardom set the stage for his acclaimed career, which reached a high point with an Oscar win for the film “The Revenant” in 2016. Amidst all the fame, Leonardo has managed to stay grounded, always remembering where he came from. As one article noted, “Even with his meteoric rise, DiCaprio has remained down-to-earth.”