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DiCaprio's Family Joins Oscar Buzz Celebration
7 Dec
Summary
- Leo's parents celebrated his film 'One Battle After Another' at a Los Angeles event.
- His father previously worked in asbestos and founded a waterbed business.
- DiCaprio credits 'Titanic' for career freedom and choice.
Leonardo DiCaprio's parents, George DiCaprio and Peggy Ann Farrar, recently attended a celebration in Los Angeles honoring his film "One Battle After Another." This event highlights the actor's close family ties as his latest project garners significant Oscar buzz. His father, George, has a rich history, having overcome financial challenges in DiCaprio's early childhood to build businesses and eventually contribute to Hollywood as a writer.
The elder DiCaprio's past experiences, including his time as a waterbed salesman, even inspired a role in a Paul Thomas Anderson film. Notably, George DiCaprio fiercely protected his son's identity, rejecting an agent's attempt to change Leonardo's name to 'Lenny Williams' due to perceived ethnic connotations, a testament to his unwavering support.
DiCaprio himself attributes the career freedom and ability to curate his roles to the immense success of the 1997 film "Titanic." He views the blockbuster as a pivotal turning point that provided him with the significant gift of controlling his career choices and pursuing projects he is passionate about.
