Leonardo DiCaprio and Vittoria Ceretti Make Oscars Debut as a Couple

The pair have kept their relationship private for over two years.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:42pm

After first being spotted together in 2023, Leonardo DiCaprio and model Vittoria Ceretti have made their first public appearance as a couple at the 2026 Academy Awards. The 27-year-old Ceretti, who has broken DiCaprio's long-standing under-25 'rule' for dating, was previously married to DJ Matteo Milleri. The couple has been photographed together in various locations, including Ibiza, Milan, and Beverly Hills, but have largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight until now.

Why it matters

DiCaprio's relationships have long been a topic of public fascination, with the actor known for dating models under the age of 25. Ceretti's age and the public nature of their Oscars appearance mark a new milestone for the couple, who have been together for over two years.

The details

DiCaprio and Ceretti were first spotted together in August 2023, grabbing coffee and ice cream in Santa Barbara, California. They were later photographed kissing and dancing in Ibiza. In a 2025 interview, Ceretti revealed they first met in Milan, Italy. The couple has been seen attending fashion week events, vacationing on yachts, and playing beach pickleball together. In May 2025, DiCaprio made his Met Gala debut, joining Ceretti inside the event.

  • In August 2023, DiCaprio and Ceretti were first photographed together in Santa Barbara, California.
  • In the same month, they were spotted kissing and dancing in Ibiza.
  • In a March 2025 interview, Ceretti revealed they first met in Milan, Italy.
  • In May 2025, DiCaprio made his Met Gala debut, attending the event with Ceretti.
  • On March 12, 2026, the couple made their first public appearance together at the Academy Awards.

The players

Leonardo DiCaprio

An acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films like Titanic, The Revenant, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. DiCaprio has a history of dating models under the age of 25.

Vittoria Ceretti

A 27-year-old Italian model who has broken DiCaprio's long-standing under-25 'rule' for dating. Ceretti was previously married to DJ Matteo Milleri.

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What they’re saying

“As soon as you're in a relationship with someone who has a larger public profile than you, you become 'so-and-so's girlfriend'—or 'so-and-so's boyfriend.' And that can be extremely annoying.”

— Vittoria Ceretti, Model

“If what you're experiencing is real, and you know you love each other, then there's no reason to worry. Because love protects and gives confidence.”

— Vittoria Ceretti, Model

The takeaway

DiCaprio and Ceretti's Oscars appearance marks a new level of public acknowledgment for their relationship, which has been kept largely private over the past two-and-a-half years. Their age gap and DiCaprio's dating history have drawn significant public interest, making this a notable milestone for the couple.