History of Leonardo DiCaprio in Timeline

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer renowned for his roles in biographical and period films. He has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. His films have generated over $7.2 billion globally as of 2019, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid actors in the world.

1925: Publication of The Great Gatsby novel

In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" was published. It was later adapted into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013.

The Great Gatsby: The Original 1925 Edition (A F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic Novel)
The Great Gatsby: The Original 1925 Edition (A F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic Novel)

1929: Reference to 1929 film of The Man in the Iron Mask

In 1998 when Leonardo starred in 'The Man in the Iron Mask', it had common elements from the 1929 film of the same name with Douglas Fairbanks.

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1939: Reference to 1939 film of The Man in the Iron Mask

In 1998 when Leonardo starred in 'The Man in the Iron Mask', it had common elements from the 1939 film of the same name.

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1961: Revolutionary Road is an adaptation of the 1961 novel

In 2008 Leonardo starred in Revolutionary Road, which was an adaptation of the 1961 eponymous novel by Richard Yates.

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1973: Publication of The Right Stuff Book

In 1973, the book "The Right Stuff" by Tom Wolfe was published, which was later adapted into a television series in 2020, with Leonardo DiCaprio as an executive producer.

The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff

November 11, 1974: Leonardo DiCaprio Born

On November 11, 1974, Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles. He is an American actor and film producer.

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1974: Body of Lies a throwback to the 1970s political features like The Parallax View

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio considered the movie Body of Lies to be a throwback to political features of the 1970s like The Parallax View from 1974.

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1975: Body of Lies a throwback to the 1970s political features like Three Days of the Condor

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio considered the movie Body of Lies to be a throwback to political features of the 1970s like Three Days of the Condor from 1975.

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1989: The New Lassie

In 1989, Leonardo DiCaprio played the role of Glen in two episodes of the television show The New Lassie.

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1989: Parenthood Film

In 1989, the comedy film Parenthood was released which was later adapted into a television series where Leonardo DiCaprio would play a role.

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1990: Television Roles in The Outsiders pilot and Santa Barbara

In 1990, Leonardo DiCaprio began acting regularly on television, starting with a role in the pilot of The Outsiders and one episode of the soap opera Santa Barbara, in which he played a teenage alcoholic.

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1990: Recurring role in Parenthood and The Outsiders pilot

In 1990, Leonardo DiCaprio had a recurring role in the sitcom Parenthood. Also in 1990, he had a role in the pilot episode of The Outsiders.

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1991: Parenthood

In 1991, Leonardo DiCaprio continued his recurring role in the sitcom Parenthood.

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1991: Film Debut in Critters 3 and Recurring Role in Growing Pains

In 1991, Leonardo DiCaprio made his film debut in Critters 3. Later in 1991, he became a recurring cast member on the sitcom Growing Pains.

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1992: Roles in Poison Ivy and This Boy's Life

In 1992, Leonardo DiCaprio had a brief role in Poison Ivy and co-starred with Robert De Niro in This Boy's Life, marking his first significant recognition.

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1993: First Major Film Role and Academy Award Nomination

In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio had his first major film part as Tobias Wolff in This Boy's Life. He also received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination for playing a developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape.

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1993: What's Eating Gilbert Grape

In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio played the developmentally disabled brother in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, earning critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination.

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1995: Directed in Total Eclipse

In 1995, Agnieszka Holland directed Leonardo DiCaprio in Total Eclipse, praising him as "one of the most mature actors" and "courageous" in his role choices, noting his unique method of truly becoming the character.

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1995: Roles in The Quick and the Dead, The Basketball Diaries, and Total Eclipse

In 1995, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in The Quick and the Dead, The Basketball Diaries, and Total Eclipse, exploring various roles to showcase his acting talent.

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1996: International Stardom with Romeo + Juliet

In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio achieved international stardom with the release of Romeo + Juliet.

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1996: Romeo + Juliet and Marvin's Room

In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet and also appeared in Marvin's Room alongside Meryl Streep and Diane Keaton.

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1996: Starred in Romeo + Juliet

In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Romeo + Juliet, which was a critically and commercially successful film.

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1996: The Beach adapted from Alex Garland's novel

In 1998, Leonardo starred in the movie "The Beach" which was adapted from Alex Garland's 1996 novel.

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1997: International Stardom with Titanic

Following his international stardom with "Titanic" in 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio admitted feeling nervous about starring in big-budget studio films.

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1997: Silver Bear for Best Actor

In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio earned a Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for Romeo + Juliet.

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1997: Titanic

In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film at the time, transforming him into a superstar.

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1997: Script of Revolutionary Road had little in common with Titanic

In 2008, DiCaprio and Winslet starred in 'Revolutionary Road', the script had little in common with the 1997 Blockbuster hit movie Titanic.

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1998: Donated to library in Los Feliz

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio and his mother donated $35,000 for a "Leonardo DiCaprio Computer Center" at a library in Los Feliz.

1998: Established Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness.

1998: DiCaprio stars in 'Celebrity' and 'The Man in the Iron Mask'

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio played a role in Woody Allen's "Celebrity". He also starred as both King Louis XIV and Philippe in "The Man in the Iron Mask".

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1998: Sued Playgirl magazine

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio sued Playgirl magazine to stop the publication of a fully nude picture of him.

1998: DiCaprio cast in American Psycho, then leaves for The Beach

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio was cast in "American Psycho" with a $20 million salary. However, due to disagreements with Oliver Stone, he left the project and instead took the lead role in "The Beach".

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1998: Pussy Posse Criticism

In 1998, New York Magazine published an article criticizing Leonardo DiCaprio's group of male celebrities, dubbed "the Pussy Posse", for their behavior.

1999: Met Gisele Bündchen

In 1999, Leonardo DiCaprio met Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen, whom he dated until 2005.

1999: DiCaprio wins Worst Screen Couple Razzie

In 1999, Leonardo DiCaprio won a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple for his dual roles in "The Man in the Iron Mask".

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2000: The Beach released, receives negative reviews

In 2000, "The Beach" was released and received negative reviews from critics. The film also earned Leonardo DiCaprio a nomination for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor.

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2000: Chaired the national Earth Day celebration

In 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio chaired the national Earth Day celebration, where he interviewed Bill Clinton about plans to address global warming and the environment.

2000: DiCaprio discusses Titanic phenomenon

In 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio reflected on the "Titanic" phenomenon and his global popularity at the time. He stated he did not expect to reach that level of popularity again, nor would he try to achieve it.

2000: Starred in The Beach

In 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the movie "The Beach".

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2001: Don's Plum premieres at Berlin International Film Festival

In 2001, "Don's Plum" premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival. However, its release remained obscure after DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire blocked its release in the US and Canada.

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2002: Roles in Catch Me If You Can and Gangs of New York

In 2002, Leonardo DiCaprio sought roles in other genres and starred in the crime dramas Catch Me If You Can and Gangs of New York. Gangs of New York marked the first of his many successful collaborations with director Martin Scorsese.

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2002: DiCaprio stars in Catch Me If You Can

In 2002, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in "Catch Me If You Can", a biopic about Frank Abagnale Jr., directed by Steven Spielberg. He also turned down the role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II.

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2002: DiCaprio stars in Gangs of New York

In 2002, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York", playing Amsterdam Vallon. The film was set in the mid-19th century in the Five Points district of New York City.

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2003: Shutter Island based on novel by Dennis Lehane

In 2010, Leonardo starred in the film Shutter Island, which was based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane.

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2004: The Aviator

In 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio continued to gain acclaim for his performance in the biopic The Aviator.

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2004: DiCaprio founds Appian Way Productions, Executive Produces The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Stars in The Aviator

In 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio founded the production company Appian Way Productions. He executive-produced "The Assassination of Richard Nixon", and starred in "The Aviator", which he also co-produced.

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2005: Involved with Bar Refaeli

From 2005 to 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio was romantically involved with Israeli model Bar Refaeli.

2005: Made a commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio was made a commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture for his contributions to the arts.

2005: Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters

In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio was named a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to the arts.

2005: Assaulted at Hollywood party

In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio's face was severely injured when model Aretha Wilson hit him over the head with a broken bottle at a Hollywood party, requiring seventeen stitches to his face and neck.

2006: Blood Diamond and The Departed

In 2006, Leonardo DiCaprio gained acclaim for his performances in the political thriller Blood Diamond and the crime drama The Departed.

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2006: Starred in The Departed and Blood Diamond

In 2006, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in The Departed and Blood Diamond, both of which were critically and commercially successful films.

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2007: DiCaprio and Scorsese become interested in Shutter Island project

In 2007, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese became interested in the Shutter Island project, and DiCaprio co-produced the film under Appian Way with Phoenix Pictures.

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2007: Presented at Live Earth

In 2007, Leonardo DiCaprio presented at the American leg of Live Earth.

2007: DiCaprio produces Gardener of Eden and The 11th Hour

In 2007, Leonardo DiCaprio produced the comedy drama "Gardener of Eden". He also produced, co-wrote, and narrated "The 11th Hour", a documentary on the environment.

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2007: Won bidding war for Jordan Belfort's memoir

In 2007, Leonardo DiCaprio won a bidding war against Warner Bros., Brad Pitt, and Paramount Pictures for the rights to Jordan Belfort's memoir, which later became the basis for "The Wolf of Wall Street".

2008: Farragut North Play Adaptation

In 2008, Beau Willimon wrote the play Farragut North, which later served as the basis for the 2011 film "The Ides of March", produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way.

2008: DiCaprio stars in Body of Lies, produces Greensburg

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in "Body of Lies", a spy film. His production company, Appian Way, also produced "Greensburg", a Planet Green TV show.

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2008: DiCaprio stars in Revolutionary Road with Kate Winslet

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in "Revolutionary Road" alongside Kate Winslet, directed by Sam Mendes. The film is an adaptation of the 1961 novel by Richard Yates.

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2008: Revolutionary Road

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the romantic drama Revolutionary Road.

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2008: Included on Forbes' list of highest-paid actors

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $45 million.

2008: Inspired to Make Wolf of Wall Street

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by the financial crisis to make the film "The Wolf of Wall Street", based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.

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2008: Appian Way Productions & Greensburg

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way Productions, produced the documentary series Greensburg.

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2008: Vanity Fair labels DiCaprio and Winslet 'Hollywood's most iconic screen couple'

In 2008, Vanity Fair described Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as "Hollywood's most iconic screen couple" since Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, cementing their on-screen partnership's legacy.

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May 2009: Joined campaign to support Millvina Dean

In May 2009, Leonardo DiCaprio joined Kate Winslet, director James Cameron and Canadian singer Celine Dion, in a campaign to raise money to financially support the fees of the nursing home where Millvina Dean, a survivor of the RMS Titanic, was residing. DiCaprio and Winslet donated $20,000 to support Dean.

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2009: Bought island off mainland Belize

In 2009, Leonardo DiCaprio bought an island, Blackadore Caye, off mainland Belize, on which he is set to open an environmentally friendly resort.

2009: DiCaprio produces Orphan

In 2009, Leonardo DiCaprio produced the psychological horror thriller film "Orphan".

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2010: Greensburg

In 2010, Appian Way Productions continued to produce the documentary series Greensburg.

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2010: Aretha Wilson sentenced

In 2010, Aretha Wilson was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting Leonardo DiCaprio in 2005.

2010: Donated to relief efforts in Haiti

In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio donated $1 million to relief efforts in Haiti after the earthquake.

2010: DiCaprio stars in Inception

In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Christopher Nolan's science-fiction film "Inception" as Dom Cobb. He also agreed to a pay cut and opted for a share in first-dollar gross points, earning $50 million from the film.

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2010: Starred in Shutter Island and Inception

In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Shutter Island and Inception, both of which were critically and commercially successful films.

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2010: Included on Forbes' list of highest-paid actors

In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $28 million.

2010: Planet Green's Greensburg ran for three seasons

Planet Green's Greensburg, produced by DiCaprio's Appian Way, ran for three seasons until 2010.

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2011: Joined Animal Legal Defense Fund's campaign

In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio joined the Animal Legal Defense Fund's campaign to release Tony, a tiger that had spent the last decade at a truck stop in Grosse Tête, Louisiana.

2011: Starred in J. Edgar and produced Red Riding Hood and The Ides of March

In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio starred as J. Edgar Hoover in the biopic "J. Edgar", which focused on Hoover's career as an FBI director. Critics commended DiCaprio's performance but found the film lacking coherence. Also in 2011, he produced the romantic horror film "Red Riding Hood" and the political drama "The Ides of March".

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2011: Topped Forbes' list of highest-paid actors

In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio topped Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $77 million.

2011: End of relationship with Bar Refaeli

In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio's relationship with Bar Refaeli ended.

2012: Starred in Django Unchained

In 2012, Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained". Despite initial discomfort with the film's racism, DiCaprio was convinced to embrace the role. During filming, he cut his hand but continued acting, and this take was used in the final film. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

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January 2013: Announced Acting Break and Starred in The Great Gatsby

In January 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio announced he would take a break from acting to focus on environmental work. That year, he starred as Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby", which received mixed reviews but garnered praise for his performance, including an AACTA Award. He also produced three films through Appian Way: "Runner Runner", "Out of the Furnace", and "The Wolf of Wall Street".

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2013: Dated Toni Garrn

From 2013 to 2014, Leonardo DiCaprio dated German fashion model Toni Garrn, and again in 2017.

2013: Collaboration Spotlight Award

In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese earned the National Board of Review (Spotlight Award) for their collaborations.

2013: Organized "11th Hour" benefit art auction

In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio organized a benefit fine art auction, "11th Hour", which raised nearly $38.8 million for his foundation.

2013: Starred in The Great Gatsby and The Wolf of Wall Street

In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in The Great Gatsby and The Wolf of Wall Street, both of which were critically and commercially successful films.

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2013: The Wolf of Wall Street

In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the biopic The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by Martin Scorsese.

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April 2014: Virunga Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival

In April 2014, "Virunga", a British documentary film which Leonardo DiCaprio was an executive producer for, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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September 2014: Designated as a United Nations Messenger of Peace

In September 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon designated Leonardo DiCaprio as a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a focus on climate change. He also made an opening statement to members of the UN Climate Summit, reaching an estimated one billion people worldwide.

2014: Purchased Dinah Shore residence

In 2014, Leonardo DiCaprio purchased the original Dinah Shore residence designed by architect Donald Wexler in Palm Springs, California.

2014: End of relationship with Toni Garrn

In 2014, Leonardo DiCaprio's relationship with Toni Garrn ended.

2015: Rolling Stone calls Titanic DiCaprio's best role

In 2015, Ebiri from Rolling Stone called DiCaprio's role in "Titanic" his best, emphasizing the genuine emotion he and Winslet brought to their characters' love affair.

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2015: Announced intention to divest from fossil fuels

In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio announced his intention to divest from fossil fuels.

2015: Starred in The Revenant

In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio produced and starred as Hugh Glass in "The Revenant". He endured difficult conditions during filming, including eating raw bison liver and sleeping in animal carcasses. His performance was highly praised, earning him numerous awards including an Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actor.

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2015: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Virunga

In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special for his work as an executive producer on "Virunga".

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2015: Academy Award for The Revenant

In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the survival drama The Revenant.

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April 2016: Spoke at the UN prior to the signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement

In April 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke at the UN prior to the signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

July 2016: Foundation donated $15.6 million to protect wildlife

In July 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation donated $15.6 million to help protect wildlife and the rights of Native Americans, along with mitigating climate change.

2016: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.

2016: Donated to Children of Armenia Fund

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio donated $65,000 to the annual fundraising gala for the Children of Armenia Fund, where he was a special guest of his friend and honorary chair, Tony Shafrazi.

2016: Endorsed Hillary Clinton for president

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidential election.

2016: Produced Documentaries and Live by Night

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio was an executive producer for "The Ivory Game" and "Catching the Sun". He also produced, hosted, and narrated the documentary "Before the Flood" about climate change. Additionally, he produced the crime drama "Live by Night", which received negative reviews and failed to recoup its budget.

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2016: Briefly linked with Rihanna

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio was briefly romantically linked with Barbadian singer Rihanna, with the pair attending Coachella together. He also successfully sued French tabloid Oops after it made claims that DiCaprio had gotten Rihanna pregnant.

2016: Named one of the 100 most influential people

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

April 2017: Protested against President Donald Trump's inaction on climate change

In April 2017, Leonardo DiCaprio protested against President Donald Trump's inaction on climate change by attending the People's Climate March.

2017: Dated Toni Garrn

In 2017, Leonardo DiCaprio briefly dated German fashion model Toni Garrn.

2017: Vox contributor views Titanic, notes DiCaprio's charm

In 2017, Vox contributor Alissa Wilkinson, in her first viewing of "Titanic," noted Leonardo DiCaprio's "boyish charm" and considered his performance "natural and unaffected."

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2017: Supported Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

In 2017, supporting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, Leonardo DiCaprio provided $1 million through his foundation.

2017: Turned over gifts from Red Granite Pictures to US government

In 2017, when The Wolf of Wall Street producer Red Granite Pictures was involved in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, Leonardo DiCaprio turned over gifts he received from business associates at the production company, including from Jho Low, to the US government. These included a Best Actor Oscar trophy won by Marlon Brando, a $3.2 million Pablo Picasso painting, and a $9 million Jean-Michel Basquiat collage.

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December 2018: DiCaprio foundation donated $100 million to fight climate change

In December 2018, The DiCaprio foundation donated $100 million to fight climate change.

2018: Foundation funded over 200 projects

By 2018, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation had funded more than 200 projects, providing $100 million in support.

2018: Entertainment Weekly critics call Catch Me If You Can DiCaprio's best role

In 2018, Entertainment Weekly critics called DiCaprio's role in "Catch Me If You Can" his best, praising his persuasive, deceptive, flirtatious, and sometimes tragic performance.

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2018: Produced Delirium and Robin Hood

In 2018, Leonardo DiCaprio's production ventures included the psychological horror film "Delirium" and the action-adventure film "Robin Hood", which was a commercial failure.

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2019: Box Office Success

As of 2019, Leonardo DiCaprio's films have grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid actors.

2019: Starred in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

In 2019, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which was a critically and commercially successful film.

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2019: Listed as one of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment

In 2019, The Hollywood Reporter listed Leonardo DiCaprio as one of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment.

2019: Returned to Acting in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

In 2019, after a four-year break, Leonardo DiCaprio returned to acting in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", playing Rick Dalton. He and Brad Pitt took pay cuts to help finance the film. His performance, along with Pitt's, was praised, and he received nominations for an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award.

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March 2020: Attended fundraiser for Joe Biden

In March 2020, Leonardo DiCaprio attended a fundraiser for Joe Biden at the home of Paramount Pictures executive Sherry Lansing.

2020: Executive Producer for The Right Stuff and Featured in The Last Dance

In 2020, Leonardo DiCaprio served as an executive producer for "The Right Stuff", a television series adaptation of the 1973 book. He also made a brief appearance in the finale of the miniseries "The Last Dance".

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2020: Foundation donated to Australia bushfire relief efforts

In 2020, Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation donated $3 million to Australia bushfire relief efforts.

May 2021: Pledged $43 million for conservation operations

In May 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio pledged $43 million to enact conservation operations across the Galápagos Islands.

2021: Starred in Don't Look Up

In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Adam McKay's satirical comedy "Don't Look Up" alongside Jennifer Lawrence. He played an astronomer trying to warn humanity about an extinction-level comet. His performance earned him nominations for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award. The film broke the record for most views in a single week on Netflix.

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2022: Media announced donation to support Ukraine

Amidst the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the media announced Leonardo DiCaprio donated $10 million to support Ukraine, although the news agency Associated Press suggested this amount was inaccurate.

2022: Voted One of the Greatest Actors of All Time

In 2022, Leonardo DiCaprio was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire, praising his dedication to his characters.

2022: End of relationship with Camila Morrone

In 2022, Leonardo DiCaprio's relationship with American model and actress Camila Morrone ended.

August 2023: Dating Vittoria Ceretti

Since August 2023, Leonardo DiCaprio has been dating Italian model Vittoria Ceretti.

2023: Starred in Killers of the Flower Moon

In 2023, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Killers of the Flower Moon, which was a critically and commercially successful film.

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2023: Testified during the trial against Prakazrel Michel

In 2023, Leonardo DiCaprio testified during the trial against Prakazrel Michel, who is being accused of participating in a foreign influence campaign.

October 2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for president

In October 2024, Leonardo DiCaprio formally endorsed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president, citing her policies on climate change mitigation, while criticizing her Republican opponent Donald Trump.