In a rare and candid new interview, model and actress Camila Morrone has addressed her highly publicised past relationship with Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio, four years after their split.
Navigating Scrutiny in the Public Eye
The 28-year-old, speaking with The Times, reflected on the intense scrutiny that comes with a life in the public eye, particularly when dating one of the world's most famous actors. 'When you're an actor people will always find things about your personal life,' Morrone stated. She acknowledged that while future projects might shift focus, such attention is part of the territory.
Having been born and raised in Los Angeles, Morrone explained that fame was a normalised part of her upbringing. 'Having grown up in Hollywood, I was around it. I was around celebrities,' she said. 'It's normal [for people] living in LA to see Brad Pitt at the coffee shop, you know?'
Her connection to the industry is also deeply familial. She referenced her mother's long-term partnership with legendary actor Al Pacino, which lasted from 2008 to 2018. 'He is technically not my stepfather, but he was my mom's partner for a very long time,' Morrone explained. This proximity gave her an early insight into the realities of show business. 'I knew how ruthless the industry was, and the scrutiny and the spotlight on people in this industry,' she continued.
The Timeline of a High-Profile Romance
Morrone and DiCaprio began dating in 2018, when she was 20 and he was 43. Their four-year relationship drew significant media attention, partly due to DiCaprio's well-documented pattern of dating younger women. The couple called it quits in 2022, just two months after Morrone turned 25.
Insiders at the time cited demanding travel schedules and career commitments as major factors in the split. One source told E! News that distance played a key role, while another told The Sun the separation was amicable, with 'no bad feelings between them' and the relationship having 'came to a natural conclusion.'
Interestingly, their paths first crossed much earlier. Morrone was introduced to DiCaprio in 2008 when she was just 12 years old, through Al Pacino, a longtime friend of the actor. DiCaprio reportedly remained close with her family for years before their romantic relationship began a decade later.
Life and Career Beyond the Headlines
Since the split, Camila Morrone has focused on building her own career. Starting as a model, she transitioned into acting, with her first film role in 2013's Bukowski. Her most prominent role to date has been playing Camila Dunne in the popular Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & The Six.
Meanwhile, Leonardo DiCaprio, now 50, has moved on. He is currently in a relationship with 27-year-old Italian model Vittoria Ceretti. The pair reportedly met at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Prior to Morrone, DiCaprio's dating history includes models Gisele Bündchen, Bar Refaeli, and Nina Agdal.
Morrone's reflections offer a glimpse into the unique challenges of navigating personal relationships under the relentless Hollywood spotlight, a reality she has understood since childhood.
