Singer and actress Hilary Duff has set the internet abuzz, expertly dodging direct questions about whether her provocative new comeback single, 'Mature', is a thinly-veiled commentary on actor Leonardo DiCaprio's well-documented dating history.
The Lyrical Clues Pointing to a Hollywood A-Lister
The 38-year-old former Lizzie McGuire star released the track earlier this month, prompting an immediate frenzy of fan speculation. The song's lyrics contain what many believe to be undeniable references to the 51-year-old Oscar winner. Most notably, the line 'Very Leo of you with your Scorpio touch' has been seized upon, given that DiCaprio, born on November 11, is indeed a Scorpio.
Further fanning the flames of rumour, Hilary's husband and musical collaborator, Matthew Koma, added a layer of intrigue by posting a meme on social media. The image featured DiCaprio's iconic character, Jack Dawson from Titanic, solemnly holding up the cover art for 'Mature'.
'Not Confirming, Not Denying': Hilary's Playful Response
When confronted with the question directly during an appearance on On Air With Ryan Seacrest last week, Duff remained tantalisingly elusive. Speaking to co-host Tanya Rad Yadegar, she declared, 'Not confirming, not denying anything here.'
The mother-of-four went on to share her amusement at the online detective work, stating, 'First of all, we’re getting the biggest kick out of the speculations. It’s honestly, it’s thrilling. It’s 100% thrilling and the internet is such a funny place. I’m obsessed with everyone and I’m seeing all the videos.'
As for her husband's meme, Duff was quick to label Koma as 'the biggest troll on the planet Earth', warning that 'You can’t take anything that Matthew posts seriously.'
Deeper Dive into the 'Mature' Lyrics and DiCaprio Links
The connections don't stop at astrological signs. The song contains several other compelling references that fans have linked to the Hollywood leading man.
One verse mentions, 'Bet she's so impressed by your Basquiat'. This is particularly noteworthy as DiCaprio famously owned a $9 million Basquiat painting, a gift from fugitive businessman Jho Low.
Another line describes 'Hid my car at Carbon Beach so I wasn't seen at yours'. Architectural Digest has reported that DiCaprio purchased a Malibu home in 1998 with direct access to the exclusive Carbon Beach, adding a layer of geographical plausibility to the theories.
In a previous interview with Vogue, Duff described the song as being 'about reflecting on your past and coming to terms with the choices you’ve made'. She clarified that it was inspired by 'a brief experience that I had a long, long time ago', but admitted taking 'a few artistic liberties'. She revealed the core question behind the track: 'I was looking back on this relationship and thinking about whether this guy had a habit of dating younger women or whether I was "special".'
Ultimately, whether the song is a direct tell-all or simply art imitating life, Hilary Duff has successfully masterminded a thrilling and conversation-starting music comeback.
