Leonardo DiCaprio sparked fresh interest in his personal life at the 2026 Academy Awards, after appearing to make his unofficial couple debut with model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.
The Titanic star, 51, walked the Oscars red carpet solo, in a classic black tuxedo complete with satin lapels, a bow tie and a distinctive gold bee brooch pinned to his jacket.
Sporting a neatly groomed moustache and slicked-back hair, Leonardo looked every inch the Hollywood leading man as he greeted fans and cameras outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
© ABCBut while the actor arrived alone, eagle-eyed viewers quickly noticed that he was not sitting solo inside the ceremony.
During the live broadcast, Leonardo was seen seated inside the auditorium alongside Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti, confirming the pair’s relationship to millions watching at home.
The couple appeared relaxed and happy as they watched the ceremony unfold, with Vittoria smiling beside the Oscar-winning actor while he chatted with fellow guests.
© GettyThe sighting immediately set social media buzzing, as it marked the first time the notoriously private star had been seen with Vittoria at such a high-profile event.
Although the pair did not walk the carpet together, their appearance inside the theatre strongly suggested they had attended the event as a couple.
Who is Vittoria Ceretti?
Vittoria, 27, is one of the most sought-after models in the fashion industry.
© FilmMagicThe Italian beauty has walked for some of the world’s biggest luxury houses, including Chanel, Prada, Versace and Valentino, and has appeared on the covers of numerous international editions of Vogue.
She has also taken to the runway for Victoria’s Secret, where she modelled the brand’s iconic winged looks during recent shows.
Known for her striking features and statuesque presence, Vittoria has become a regular fixture on global fashion runways.
A low-key relationship
Leonardo and Vittoria first connected in 2023 in Milan, and one of their first public dates was in Santa Barbara, where they were seen enjoying iced coffee and ice cream.
© GC ImagesOnly a month later she met Leo's mom when they visited a museum in Milan, and in 2025 they both attended the Met Gala – although they did not walk the carpet together.
She and Leo have rarely spoken publicly about their romance, but she did tell Vogue France in 2025 that it "can be extremely annoying" when "as soon as you’re in a relationship with someone who has a larger following than you, you become 'girlfriend of'—or 'boyfriend of,' for that matter".
"It's not nice to think that you can’t love whoever you want, because of the labels people need to stick on you," she said, although she never named Leo.
Who was Vittoria Ceretti married to?
Vittoria ended her three-year marriage with New York-based DJ Matteo Milleri in June 2023. They tied the knot in a charming ceremony held in Ibiza on June 1st, 2020. For the special day, Ceretti chose simplicity, donning Jacquemus’ La robe Manosque, a graceful maxi dress with front button detailing, soft cups, and a flowing A-line hem in cream taffeta.
