Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, who turned 50 last November, says he feels “almost two decades younger” and reflects on how reaching this milestone has shifted his outlook on life.
The actor, known for iconic roles in Titanic, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Romeo + Juliet, revealed his thoughts in an interview with director Paul Thomas Anderson for the upcoming Autumn 2025 issue of Esquire UK. When asked to answer as if he didn’t know his age, DiCaprio replied, “Thirty-two.”
DiCaprio spoke candidly about the way turning 50 has affected him personally and professionally. “It creates a feeling like you have a desire to just be more honest and not waste your time,” he said. The star described growing more direct in both personal and professional relationships, noting the importance of valuing time as more of life lies behind than ahead.
Known for his high-profile dating history with figures such as Camila Morrone, Blake Lively, Naomi Campbell, Rihanna, and Gisele Bündchen, DiCaprio acknowledged that aging has given him a perspective on priorities. “Being more up front and risking having things fall apart… you just don’t want to waste your time anymore,” he said.
DiCaprio is currently filming One Battle After Another, an action thriller in which his character, Bob Ferguson, reunites with ex-revolutionaries to save his daughter. The project marks his first major film since Killers of the Flower Moon in 2023, with the actor emphasizing the importance of taking breaks between projects to maintain balance.
Reflecting on his career, DiCaprio highlighted The Aviator (2004) as a personal favorite, citing the experience of working closely with director Martin Scorsese as a turning point that made him feel “implicitly part of the production” rather than just an actor.
