Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti Carries Italian Flag at 2026 Winter Olympics

Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend brings elegance to opening ceremony in Milan

Feb. 7, 2026 at 3:47pm

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Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti, the girlfriend of actor Leonardo DiCaprio, captivated audiences at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games by carrying the Italian flag. The 27-year-old native of Brescia, Italy, described the moment as 'the greatest honor of my life' on Instagram. Ceretti's appearance highlighted the close ties between fashion and the Olympic Games, as she wore a custom Armani Privé gown while Giorgio Armani's EA7 Emporio Armani line outfitted the Italian team.

Why it matters

Ceretti's role as a flagbearer exemplifies the growing trend of celebrities taking on symbolic roles in major global events. This can provide increased media coverage, broader audience engagement, and a boost to national pride, though it also raises questions about the appropriate balance between celebrity influence and the core values of the event.

The details

Ceretti presented the Italian flag to the Carabinieri's elite honor guard, the Corazzieri, during the opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. The ceremony also featured a performance by Mariah Carey. Ceretti's relationship with DiCaprio, who has been publicly linked to the model for nearly three years, was referenced by broadcasters during the event.

  • Ceretti and DiCaprio were first spotted together in Ibiza in 2023.
  • The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games opening ceremony took place on February 7, 2026.

The players

Vittoria Ceretti

A 27-year-old Italian supermodel who carried the Italian flag during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.

Leonardo DiCaprio

An acclaimed American actor who has been romantically linked to Vittoria Ceretti since 2023.

Giorgio Armani

An Italian fashion designer whose EA7 Emporio Armani line is the official outfitter of the Italian Olympic team.

Mariah Carey

An American singer who performed at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.

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What they’re saying

“The greatest honor of my life”

— Vittoria Ceretti

What’s next

The San Siro Stadium, the venue for the opening ceremony, is set to be decommissioned after the 2026 Olympic Games.

The takeaway

Ceretti's appearance at the Olympics highlights the growing intersection of celebrity culture and major sporting events, offering benefits like increased media coverage and national pride, but also raising questions about the appropriate balance between celebrity influence and the core values of the event.