Leonardo DiCaprio Turns 50! See the Best Photos of the Hollywood Heartthrob Over the Years

Mar. 15, 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio in 1994.Photo:Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock

Leonardo DiCaprio

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Happy birthday,Leonardo DiCaprio!TheOscar-winning actor turns 50 years old on Nov. 11, 2024.In his decades in the industry — dating back to his years on the 1980s sitcomGrowing Pains—he’s grown up in front of the cameras, achieving leading man status at a young age before transitioning to the ultimate heartthrob inTitanic, and now an award-winning actor.As DiCaprio celebrates a milestone half-century birthday (with a star-studded party, of course) take a look at photos of the actor over the years, from 15 to 50.

Happy birthday,Leonardo DiCaprio!

TheOscar-winning actor turns 50 years old on Nov. 11, 2024.

In his decades in the industry — dating back to his years on the 1980s sitcomGrowing Pains—he’s grown up in front of the cameras, achieving leading man status at a young age before transitioning to the ultimate heartthrob inTitanic, and now an award-winning actor.

As DiCaprio celebrates a milestone half-century birthday (with a star-studded party, of course) take a look at photos of the actor over the years, from 15 to 50.

01of 21Oh BoyLeonardo DiCaprio in 1989.Darlene Hammond/Getty ImagesLooking fresh-faced as ever, 15-year-oldLeonardo DiCapriogave a half-smile as he posed for a pic in 1989.

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Oh Boy

Leonardo DiCaprio in 1989.Darlene Hammond/Getty Images

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Looking fresh-faced as ever, 15-year-oldLeonardo DiCapriogave a half-smile as he posed for a pic in 1989.

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Leonardo DiCaprio on ‘Growing Pains’.Warner Brothers Television/Fotos International/Courtesy of Getty Images

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03of 21Hello, HandsomeLeonardo DiCaprio in 1993.Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty ImagesDiCaprio established himself early as an A-list teen dreamboat — no one pulled off that floppy ’90s do quite so well.

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Hello, Handsome

Leonardo DiCaprio in 1993.Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images

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DiCaprio established himself early as an A-list teen dreamboat — no one pulled off that floppy ’90s do quite so well.

04of 21Hanging OutLeonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp.Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImagePictured here withWhat’s Eating Gilbert GrapecostarJohnny Deppin 1993, DiCaprio attended an event for their film — which garnered the young actor critical acclaim and his first Oscar nod.

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Hanging Out

Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp.Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage

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Pictured here withWhat’s Eating Gilbert GrapecostarJohnny Deppin 1993, DiCaprio attended an event for their film — which garnered the young actor critical acclaim and his first Oscar nod.

05of 21Close ConnectionLeonardo DiCaprio and Bridget Hall in 1994.The LIFE Picture Collection/ShutterstockRumors of his firstromancewere with model Bridget Hall. Though neither ever confirmed a relationship, they were spotted cozying up in 1994.

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Close Connection

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bridget Hall in 1994.The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock

Leonardo DiCaprio w. model Bridget Hall.

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Rumors of his firstromancewere with model Bridget Hall. Though neither ever confirmed a relationship, they were spotted cozying up in 1994.

06of 21Film FriendsLeonardo DiCaprio and Elijah Wood in 1994.Charbonneau/BEI/BEI/ShutterstockThe rising star headed tothe OscarsGovernors Ball in 1994, posing alongside fellow actorElijah Wood.

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Film Friends

Leonardo DiCaprio and Elijah Wood in 1994.Charbonneau/BEI/BEI/Shutterstock

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The rising star headed tothe OscarsGovernors Ball in 1994, posing alongside fellow actorElijah Wood.

07of 2120 SomethingLeonardo DiCaprio in 1995.Walter McBride/Corbis via GettySoon after turning 20, DiCaprio hit the ground running with his film career.

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20 Something

Leonardo DiCaprio in 1995.Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty

Leonardo DiCaprio

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Soon after turning 20, DiCaprio hit the ground running with his film career.

08of 21Momma’s BoyLeonardo DiCaprio and his mom.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesKnown to be close to his family, DiCaprio has regularly invited his momIrmelinto red carpet events and film afterparties — like this instance in 1996, when she accompanied her son to aTotal Eclipseevent.

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Momma’s Boy

Leonardo DiCaprio and his mom.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

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Known to be close to his family, DiCaprio has regularly invited his momIrmelinto red carpet events and film afterparties — like this instance in 1996, when she accompanied her son to aTotal Eclipseevent.

09of 21Young LoveLeonardo DiCaprio with girlfriend Kristen Zangin October 1996.Ron Galella Collection via GettyFor theRomeo + Julietpremiere, DiCaprio brought model and then-girlfriendKristen Zengas a date.

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Young Love

Leonardo DiCaprio with girlfriend Kristen Zangin October 1996.Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Kristen Zang

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For theRomeo + Julietpremiere, DiCaprio brought model and then-girlfriendKristen Zengas a date.

10of 21Come TogetherLeonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in 1996.Steve Granitz/WireImageIn 1996, DiCaprio starred alongside fellow Hollywood heavyweightClaire DanesinRomeo + Juliet. The film launched the swoon-worthy actor into super-stardom.

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Come Together

Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in 1996.Steve Granitz/WireImage

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In 1996, DiCaprio starred alongside fellow Hollywood heavyweightClaire DanesinRomeo + Juliet. The film launched the swoon-worthy actor into super-stardom.

11of 21O RomeoLeonardo DiCaprio in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (1996).20th Century Fox/ EverettIt’s easy to see why Juliet fell head-over-heels for DiCaprio’s Romeo.

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O Romeo

Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (1996).20th Century Fox/ Everett

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It’s easy to see why Juliet fell head-over-heels for DiCaprio’s Romeo.

12of 21Heart Will Go On and OnLeonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in ‘Titanic’ (1997).20th Century Fox/ EverettThe next year,James Cameron’s epicTitaniccemented DiCaprio as a generational star and sent him from stardom into the stratosphere.

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Heart Will Go On and On

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in ‘Titanic’ (1997).20th Century Fox/ Everett

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The next year,James Cameron’s epicTitaniccemented DiCaprio as a generational star and sent him from stardom into the stratosphere.

13of 21Partner in CrimeLeonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in 1998.HAL GARB/AFP/Getty ImagesDiCaprio and hisTitaniccostarKate Winslet— pictured here at the 1998 Golden Globes —have remained close through the years. The actor even walked his friend down the aisle at her 2012 wedding.

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Partner in Crime

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in 1998.HAL GARB/AFP/Getty Images

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DiCaprio and hisTitaniccostarKate Winslet— pictured here at the 1998 Golden Globes —have remained close through the years. The actor even walked his friend down the aisle at her 2012 wedding.

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Serious Business

Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ (1998).United Artists/Getty Images

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15of 21Life’s a BeachLeonardo DiCaprio in ‘The Beach’ (2000).20th Century-Fox/Getty ImagesEspecially when looking at pics of early 2000s Leo filmingThe Beach.

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Life’s a Beach

Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘The Beach’ (2000).20th Century-Fox/Getty Images

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Especially when looking at pics of early 2000s Leo filmingThe Beach.

16of 21Ocean Blue EyesLeonardo DiCaprio in November 2004.Vera Anderson/WireImageEntering the new millennium, DiCaprio continued his run of success withCatch Me If You Can,The Aviator,The DepartedandInception.

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Ocean Blue Eyes

Leonardo DiCaprio in November 2004.Vera Anderson/WireImage

Leonardo DiCaprio

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Entering the new millennium, DiCaprio continued his run of success withCatch Me If You Can,The Aviator,The DepartedandInception.

17of 21Attached at the HipLeonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Gisele Bündchen in February 2005.Frank Micelotta/GettyHe brought then-girlfriendGisele Bündchenas his date to the Oscars in 2005 when he was nominated for Best Actor.

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Attached at the Hip

Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Gisele Bündchen in February 2005.Frank Micelotta/Getty

Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bundchen

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He brought then-girlfriendGisele Bündchenas his date to the Oscars in 2005 when he was nominated for Best Actor.

18of 21Awe for the BallLeonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli in January 2010.Noel Vasquez/GettyLeonardo DiCaprio had an on-and-off relationship with Israeli modelBar Refaelifor six years, and the couple loved spending their time courtside.

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Awe for the Ball

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli in January 2010.Noel Vasquez/Getty

Leonardo DiCaprio (L) and Bar Refaeli

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Leonardo DiCaprio had an on-and-off relationship with Israeli modelBar Refaelifor six years, and the couple loved spending their time courtside.

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20of 21Oscar DateLeonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone in February 2020.ARTURO HOLMES via GettyAlthough they arrived separately, Leo and his then-girlfriendCamila Morronesat next to each other at the 2020 Academy Awards.

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Oscar Date

Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone in February 2020.ARTURO HOLMES via Getty

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Although they arrived separately, Leo and his then-girlfriendCamila Morronesat next to each other at the 2020 Academy Awards.

21of 21Screen DreamSansho Scott/BFA.com/ShutterstockYes, Leonardo DiCaprioisin this picture! To bring it back full circle for his 50th birthday, squint to see the little icon on the back of his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti’s phone (seen backstage at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show):It’s a photo of her boyfriend from hisGrowing Painsdays.

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Screen Dream

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Vittoria Ceretti during the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Duggal Greenhouse, NYC, Brooklyn, New York, United States - 15 Oct 2024

Yes, Leonardo DiCaprioisin this picture! To bring it back full circle for his 50th birthday, squint to see the little icon on the back of his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti’s phone (seen backstage at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show):It’s a photo of her boyfriend from hisGrowing Painsdays.

source: people.com