LONDON, Aug. 14, 2025 — Leonardo DiCaprio feels as young as his early 30s, despite celebrating his 50th birthday in November. The Hollywood star, known for films like *Titanic* and *The Wolf of Wall Street*, discussed his evolving perspective on life and relationships in a recent interview.
DiCaprio Reflects on Aging and Honesty
DiCaprio, turning 50, reveals a desire for greater honesty and a newfound appreciation for not wasting time.
- Leonardo DiCaprio, who turned 50 in November, feels he is only in his early 30s.
- He expressed a desire to be more upfront in all relationships to avoid wasting time.
- DiCaprio takes significant time off between films to maintain a connection to his real life.
- His biggest film regret is not starring in Paul Thomas Anderson’s *Boogie Nights*.
- He feels particularly proud of *The Aviator* as it marked his first role as a true collaborator.
When asked by filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson how old he would be if he didn’t know his actual age, DiCaprio quipped, “Thirty-two.” Anderson, who directed DiCaprio’s upcoming thriller *One Battle After Another*, prompted the actor to reflect on his milestone birthday.
“Well, it creates a feeling like you have a desire to just be more honest and not waste your time,” DiCaprio said. He drew parallels to his mother, noting her directness and lack of pretense.
The actor elaborated on the importance of upfront communication, even if it leads to disagreements or separation. “You have to just be much more upfront. It’s almost a responsibility because much more of your life is behind you than it is ahead of you,” he explained.
Regarding his career, DiCaprio shared how he avoids post-filming “blues.” He attributed this to taking extended breaks between projects. “Life goes on hold when you’re filming. Everything stops and gets put on the back burner in your real life,” he stated. He expressed gratitude for this approach, fearing he might be concerned about what he’d return to if he worked continuously.
DiCaprio, who made his film debut in 1991 and has won an Oscar and a Bafta for his role in *The Revenant*, cited *Boogie Nights* as his most significant professional regret.
Among his own films, DiCaprio confessed he rarely rewatches his work. However, *The Aviator* holds a special place. “It was such a special moment to me,” he said.
He detailed his experience on *The Aviator*, a project he had been passionate about for a decade. After a scheduling conflict prevented him from working with Michael Mann, he brought the Howard Hughes story to Martin Scorsese. “I was 30. It was the first time as an actor I got to feel implicitly part of the production, rather than just an actor hired to play a role,” DiCaprio recalled.
This collaborative experience fostered a new sense of responsibility. “I felt responsible in a whole new way,” he said, emphasizing his pride and connection to the film as a pivotal moment in his career development and his first experience as a true collaborator.
The full interview appears in Esquire UK’s autumn issue, available starting August 14.
