Leonardo DiCaprio and Vittoria Ceretti: A Budding Romance and Oscars Debut

Leonardo DiCaprio, 51 and model Vittoria Ceretti, 27, are sparking relationship buzz after making their red carpet debut as a couple at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. Although they didn’t pose for photographers together on the red carpet, they were seen seated side-by-side during the ceremony , signaling a new level of public acknowledgment for the pair.

Relationship Timeline

DiCaprio and Ceretti were first linked in August 2023, after being photographed together in Santa Barbara, California, grabbing coffee and ice cream . Later that month, they were spotted kissing and dancing in Ibiza . Ceretti revealed in a March 2025 interview with Vogue France that they initially met in Milan, Italy, but did not elaborate on the details of their first encounter .

Their relationship has progressed with appearances at several high-profile events. In September 2023, they were seen in Italy during Milan Fashion Week . In May 2025, DiCaprio attended the Met Gala with Ceretti . They’ve similarly been seen dancing in Ibiza, attending Milan Fashion Week parties, and enjoying more casual moments like playing beach pickleball .

A “Serious” Connection

Sources close to DiCaprio suggest this relationship feels different than previous ones . The actor, known for his past relationships with women under the age of 25, has seemingly broken his own “rule” with the 27-year-old Ceretti. A source told People magazine that DiCaprio “really cares for her” and that this is “the first time Leo has been open to serious plans for the future” .

Ceretti’s independence and established career are believed to be factors in the couple’s compatibility. The source noted that Ceretti “has her own life” and is very independent, which complements DiCaprio’s demanding work schedule .

Prior to her relationship with DiCaprio, Ceretti was married to DJ Matteo Milleri, known professionally as Anyma . DiCaprio has been linked to several high-profile women, including Gisele Bündchen and Camila Morrone, and was reportedly briefly dating Gigi Hadid .