The story of DiCaprio's meteoric rise to fame, delving beneath his
polished Hollywood image to examine just what makes him tick
Leo has become one ofthe highest paid actors in the world and his
position looks set to be secure for some time to comeas the release of
the new 3D version of "Titanic"heralds another sensational year in the
life of Hollywood's hottest talent. Theyear will also see him take on
the lead role in a new adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" and see him cast
as a villain in Quentin Tarantino's new blockbuster "Django Unchained."
It's a far cry from the heartthrob's humble beginnings when he had to
scrape for parts in TV commercials and soap operas before catching the
eye in Baz Luhrmann's stylish "Romeo and Juliet" and then achieving
worldwide superstardom with "Titanic." 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 ideas on his sleeve. Although he's
spentmore than15 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."
