Leonardo DiCaprio adeptly sidestepped the glare of the red carpet during his inaugural Met Gala appearance alongside his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti. A keen-eyed Vogue photographer captured the 50-year-old actor attending Monday's grand event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, with Ceretti, 26, by his side. Ever elusive, DiCaprio shielded his face from the shutterbugs' lenses as the camera clicked. Vogue unveiled the captivating black-and-white snapshot on May 7, two days after the fashionable magazine, helmed by editor Anna Wintour, hosted its glittering annual gala.
Ceretti graced the museum's steps solo, sans her beau's arm for support. The supermodel donned a sleek dark blue pinstripe minidress adorned with a trailing train and a dazzling ornate diamond necklace. Meanwhile, her partner shimmered in a timeless tuxedo within the festive confines of the party.
Since the summer of 2023, whispers of romance have swirled around DiCaprio and Ceretti. In a rare April interview for Vogue France's cover story, Ceretti was quizzed about her connection with the 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' heartthrob, whom the outlet aptly described as a "very, very famous actor." Ceretti demurred from delving into specifics.
"Once you're in a relationship with someone who commands a larger fan base than you, you instantly become ‘the girlfriend of’ — or, for that matter, ‘the boyfriend of,’" she elaborated. "And that can be incredibly irritating." She continued, "Suddenly, people refer to you as so-and-so's ex-girlfriend or someone's significant other. It's unsettling to think you can't love whom you choose because of the labels people feel compelled to slap on you."
According to Ceretti, dating a Hollywood A-lister is an adjustment one learns to navigate. "If what you share is genuine, if you know you love each other, then there's no cause for concern," she reasoned. "Because love shields and imbues you with confidence."
Their romance first came into public view in August 2023, as they were spotted partying at an Ibiza club and indulging in ice cream in California. Months down the line, Us Weekly confirmed their exclusive relationship. "Vittoria is the sole focus of his thoughts," an insider exclusively revealed to Us in November 2023, emphasizing that the actor was "utterly enchanted" by Ceretti.
That same month, she made an appearance at DiCaprio's star-studded birthday bash. People reported at the time that the pair was "affectionate and kissing throughout the night," celebrating his landmark birthday with joy. "[They] hold immense respect for each other," another source told Us about Ceretti and DiCaprio's bond. "They both frequently travel for work and are deeply supportive of each other's careers."
More recently, in December 2024, the couple was photographed enjoying a spirited game of pickleball on the beach with friends, their bond evident in every gleeful moment.
