Leonardo DiCaprio's Dating History Under Scrutiny as He Attends BAFTA with Girlfriend Over 25
Leonardo DiCaprio, the acclaimed actor who turns 52 this year, is up for his seventh BAFTA nomination for Best Leading Actor. This prestigious event has sparked renewed interest in his personal life, particularly his relationship with 27-year-old model Vittoria Ceretti. The couple has been dating since 2023, and this may mark a rare occasion where DiCaprio appears at a major awards ceremony with a woman over the age of 25 on his arm.
The 'Golden Rule' of DiCaprio's Relationships
For years, observers have noted a consistent pattern in DiCaprio's romantic life: he tends to part ways with his girlfriends shortly after they celebrate their 25th birthday. This trend has become so well-known that it has been dubbed his 'golden rule' by fans and media alike. The question now is whether Ceretti, at 27, will break this long-standing tradition.
Social media users have been quick to comment on this departure. One Reddit user exclaimed, 'WAIT - SHE’S 26?! Is she the oldest that Leo has dated?' Another humorously responded, 'He took the criticism and raised his limit to 27.' A third quipped, '27 is a BIG number. Leo prefers to think of it as 26 years, 11 months and 29 days.'
Past Relationships and the Age Factor
DiCaprio's dating history provides ample evidence of this pattern. In 2022, he ended his relationship with Camila Morrone, who was 20 when they started dating and he was 43. Reports of their split emerged shortly after her 25th birthday. Morrone later defended their relationship on Instagram, urging people to 'live with a little less hatred.'
Other notable relationships include Bar Refaeli, whom he dated until 2010—the year she turned 25. He briefly dated Kelly Rohrbach in 2015, also the year she turned 25, and was with Nina Agdal from 2016 until 2017, splitting when she reached 25. Even in his youth, DiCaprio showed a preference for younger partners, dating teenage Gisele Bündchen when he was 25; they parted ways when she was 23.
Exceptions and Rumours
There have been fleeting exceptions to this rule. DiCaprio was briefly linked to supermodel Gigi Hadid, who was 27 at the time and a mother. However, any hope that this signaled a change was quickly dashed when rumours surfaced of him dating 19-year-old Eden Polari. He was also seen with 23-year-old Victoria Lamas, whose father described her as 'smitten' with the then-48-year-old actor.
In her book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, Bündchen reflected on her time with DiCaprio, stating, 'everyone who crosses our path is a teacher, they come into our lives to show us something about ourselves.' She honoured him for what he was, highlighting the lessons learned from their relationship.
The Current Situation with Vittoria Ceretti
As DiCaprio attends the BAFTA ceremony, all eyes are on his relationship with Ceretti. At 27, she is 24 years his junior, but there is no evidence of the actor ever having dated a woman over the age of 27. Time is ticking for Ceretti, as the pattern suggests a potential expiration date based on age.
Despite this, the couple has maintained a private relationship since 2023, and DiCaprio's nomination as the youngest ever seven-time BAFTA leading actor nominee adds a layer of intrigue. Will he finally settle down, or will history repeat itself? Only time will tell if Ceretti can break the so-called '25 rule' that has defined DiCaprio's romantic life for decades.
