Leonardo DiCaprio’s nomination for Best Leading Actor at the 2026 Oscars has sparked renewed interest not just in his chances of winning, but also in whether he’ll finally debut his relationship with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti on the red carpet.
A History of Solo Appearances
DiCaprio has a track record of keeping romantic relationships separate from high-profile events. His last red carpet debut with a partner was at the 2005 Oscars with Gisele Bündchen, a pairing that ended shortly afterward despite their six-year on-again, off-again romance. Since then, DiCaprio has consistently attended major events solo, and this awards season has been no different, as he’s skipping the Actor Awards due to scheduling conflicts.
Private Romance, Public Scrutiny
DiCaprio and Ceretti were first publicly linked in the summer of 2023, spotted enjoying a casual outing for ice cream. Since then, paparazzi have regularly captured them together, including at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in June 2025. Despite this, the couple maintains a low profile, with no joint red carpet appearances to date.
The Model’s Perspective
Vittoria Ceretti, an Italian model who began her career at age 14, has spoken out about the pressures of dating a celebrity. In March 2025, she expressed frustration with how public figures’ partners are often defined solely by their relationships: “As soon as you’re in a relationship with someone more famous, you become ‘so-and-so’s girlfriend’ or ‘so-and-so’s ex,” she said.
The upcoming Oscars present another opportunity for DiCaprio and Ceretti to change this pattern, but whether they will remains unknown. The entertainment world watches to see if this high-profile couple will finally step out together on Hollywood’s biggest night.
Ultimately, the couple’s decision to appear together (or not) reflects a broader tension between celebrity privacy and public fascination. Their next move will likely set a new precedent for how Hollywood’s elite navigate relationships under the spotlight.
