Leonardo DiCaprio Enjoys Ice Cube Performance at Pre-Super Bowl Celebration
Leonardo DiCaprio displayed a broad smile as he danced energetically to Ice Cube's live performance during the Raising Cane's pre-Super Bowl party in San Francisco, California, on Saturday evening. The 51-year-old Academy Award winner was observed enthusiastically moving to the classic gangsta rap tunes while positioned in the second row, directly behind his lifelong friend, Tobey Maguire.
Nostalgic Musical Performance and Celebrity Attendance
Ice Cube, the 56-year-old Grammy Award recipient, delivered a powerful rendition of his 1991 diss track, No Vaseline, a song famously directed at his former NWA bandmates Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, along with their manager Jerry Heller. DiCaprio appeared exceptionally joyful, perhaps more so than in recent years, dressed in his characteristic understated black baseball cap and coordinating jacket, surrounded by fellow attendees at the vibrant event.
Tobey Maguire, the 50-year-old star renowned for his role in Spider-Man, also seemed to thoroughly enjoy the nostalgic and sporty atmosphere. The event evoked memories of DiCaprio's lively 1990s era, when he frequently socialized with a group known informally as 'The P**** Posse', which included Maguire, Kevin Connolly, Harmony Korine, Jay Ferguson, Josh Miller, David Blaine, and Ethan Suplee.
Longstanding Friendship and Professional Collaborations
DiCaprio and Maguire first crossed paths in 1990 while competing for similar acting auditions. Their friendship blossomed, leading to professional collaborations in Michael Caton-Jones' 1993 drama This Boy's Life and Baz Luhrmann's 2013 adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Maguire, a divorced father of two, has maintained a close bond with DiCaprio over the decades.
Simultaneous Events: Girlfriend's Olympic Appearance
Concurrently, in Milan, DiCaprio's girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, represented her home country of Italy by carrying the national flag during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. The 27-year-old model, associated with Society Model, wore a bespoke white Giorgio Armani gown for the prestigious occasion.
On Instagram, Ceretti expressed her profound gratitude, stating, "I just want to say that this was the greatest honor of my life. I still can't believe I had the privilege of carrying the Italian flag at the Olympic Games. Before I got there, I don’t think I fully understood the responsibility I was taking on: within that flag live our history, our values, and the beauty of the most incredible country in the world."
She added, "Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be doing what I love most in front of 80,000 people. Thank you for trusting me. I hope I made you proud, Italy."
DiCaprio's Personal Life and Upcoming Award Competitions
DiCaprio has a well-documented history of relationships with high-profile models, including Camila Morrone, Gigi Hadid, Nina Agdal, Kelly Rohrbach, Gisele Bündchen, Bar Refaeli, Rihanna, and Blake Lively. Professionally, he is preparing for a series of award showdowns.
Over the next month, the actor, who supports Kamala Harris, will compete against Timothée Chalamet, star of Marty Supreme, for the same accolades at three distinct award ceremonies. DiCaprio has already secured Golden Globe and Critics' Choice awards for his performance.
For his portrayal of single father and stoned revolutionary Bob Ferguson, DiCaprio is nominated for the Best Actor in a Leading Role trophy at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, scheduled to air on February 22 on BBC One and E! Network. His film, One Battle After Another, leads with 14 BAFTA nominations this year.
Future Projects and Additional Award Nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson's $175 million adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's 1990 postmodern novel Vineland, featuring Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti, has also garnered attention. DiCaprio will further contend for the Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role trophy at the 32nd Actor Awards, streaming on Netflix on March 1, where his film holds seven nominations.
Anticipation is high for the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, airing on ABC and Hulu, where DiCaprio is a strong contender for the Best Actor in a Leading Role trophy. Additionally, he is set to reunite with Don't Look Up co-star Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese's horror film What Happens at Night, playing an American couple adopting a European baby.
According to industry reports from Deadline, Apple Original Films is currently in discussions to finance and produce the big-screen adaptation of Peter Cameron's 2023 ghost story novel, in collaboration with Studiocanal.
