Leonardo DiCaprio, known for making headlines not just for his work but also his personal life, has stirred up a buzz with his latest public appearance.
A TikTok video that went viral this week shows the Wolf of Wall Street star leaving a hotel in Nadi. Dressed in black attire and sporting sunglasses, the actor—renowned for his iconic role as Jack Dawson in Titanic—is seen in the foyer, engaged in a phone call. Keeping his head down, DiCaprio, who recently celebrated his 50th birthday with a star-studded event in Hollywood Hills, walks straight to a waiting car outside the hotel.
The clip captured DiCaprio seemingly ignoring a group of staff who had lined up to greet him as part of a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony. His actions sparked criticism online, with many social media users expressing disappointment. One remarked, “Leonardo should’ve acknowledged the Fiji welcoming party.” Another commented, “Don’t waste your energy, my Fiji family. He’s so disrespectful.”
Others pointed out what they perceived as a lack of gratitude. “At least he could have acknowledged the welcome by our country. No place like Fiji,” one user wrote. Another added, “Not even a thank you or a wave.” Some even speculated that the Catch Me If You Can actor might have been pretending to be on a phone call to avoid interaction.
However, not everyone was critical. Supporters of the Academy Award-winning actor defended him, offering alternative perspectives. “Maybe it’s his first time in Fiji. Just let him be,” one fan suggested. Another commented, “The staff need to understand that A-list celebrities often dislike this kind of public attention.” A few fans also pointed out that DiCaprio might have been preoccupied or unaware of the cultural significance of the gesture.
This appearance follows DiCaprio’s reunion with his Titanic co-star Kate Winslet after 27 years at the Los Angeles screening of her latest film, Lee. Despite the backlash, the Hollywood star continues to command attention wherever he goes, proving his enduring influence both on and off the screen.
