Vittoria Ceretti has finally opened up about her romance with Leonardo DiCaprio, marking the first time she has publicly addressed their relationship since they sparked dating rumors in August 2023. In a revealing cover story for the April 2025 issue of Vogue France, translated from its original French, the 26-year-old Italian model offers a rare insight into her life with the 50-year-old Oscar winner, whom she refers to indirectly as a "very, very famous actor."
Ceretti shares the enchanting locale of their meeting ("In Milan, but I'd prefer to keep the specifics under wraps," she says cryptically) and admits to having watched her beau's most iconic film ("It's an unforgettable movie," she remarks thoughtfully, hinting at Titanic). She then delves into the potential pitfalls of being recognized more for her relationship with DiCaprio than for her professional achievements.
"When you're in a relationship with someone who commands a larger following than you, you instantly become 'so-and-so's girlfriend' or 'boyfriend'—and that can be incredibly irritating," she confides. "Suddenly, you're discussed as the ex of this person or the girlfriend of that person. It's distressing to think that you can't love whom you choose because of the labels society forces upon you," she laments.
She further elaborates that dating "one of the most sought-after individuals on the planet" (as described by Vogue France) is an adjustment one learns to make. "It's a process. If what you're experiencing is genuine, if you know you share a deep love, then there's no cause for concern. Because love fosters protection and confidence," she asserts confidently.
DiCaprio and Ceretti have maintained a discreet relationship since its inception nearly two years ago. However, their romance has been punctuated by sightings on various dates, most notably their recent vacation in St. Barts in December 2024. Traveling together has become a cherished pastime for the couple, who were also photographed enjoying yachting off the coast of Sardinia in August of that year. Their romance was first rumored when they were spotted on a casual coffee and ice cream outing in Santa Barbara, California.
Ceretti keeps DiCaprio close to her heart even when they're apart. Last October, she was spotted backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show using a phone that seemingly featured a throwback photo of him. In April of the previous year, after a cozy dinner with friends at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California, a source told PEOPLE that DiCaprio "seemed to really like her."
Prior to his public appearances with Ceretti, DiCaprio was linked to model Gigi Hadid between September 2022 and February 2023.
