While looking at the story of DiCaprio's meteoric rise to fame, this
updated edition delves beneath his polished Hollywood image to examine
just what makes him tick
It was only the beginning when Leonardo DiCaprio stood astride the bow
in Titanic. Leo has rocketed to become one of the highest paid actors
in the world, and his position looks set to be secure for some time to
come as the release of a new 3D version of Titanic heralds another
sensational year for one of Hollywood's hottest talents. Recently Leo
has taken on the lead role in a new adaptation of The Great Gatsby and
as the villain in Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster Django Unchained.
Both are a far cry from the heartthrob's humble beginnings when he had
to scrape for parts in TV commercials and soap operas before his eye
catching performance in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. Cementing his
reputation with captivating performances in films like Catch Me If You
Can and The Departed, DiCaprio won a Golden Globe for his portrayal
of Howard Hughes in The Aviator. A keen environmentalist and
conservationist, he has given millions to good causes around the globe
and has never been shy about wearing his political ideals on his sleeve.
Yet, although he's spent over 15 years at the top of his profession,
Leonardo remains something of an enigma. He has famously dated some of
the world's most beautiful women but seems no nearer to settling down,
and his often daring movie choices suggest someone still striving for
perfection despite his stunning successes.
