DiCaprio opens up about coping with Titanic-era attention and maintaining longevity.

LOS ANGELES — In a rare and candid interview following his recognition as TIME’s 2025 Entertainer of the Year, Leonardo DiCaprio shared how he balances global fame with fierce personal privacy, a discipline he has refined for more than three decades.

What did DiCaprio reveal?

DiCaprio, now 51, admitted that managing fame has been a lifelong learning process.

“It’s been a balance I’ve been managing my whole adult life,” he said, emphasizing that he does not consider himself an expert despite decades under constant public scrutiny.

He explained that his guiding philosophy is simple:

“Only get out there and do something when you have something to say, or you have something to show for it. Otherwise, just disappear as much as you possibly can.”

When did he share this insight?

His remarks came during a conversation tied to TIME’s announcement on December 8, naming him Entertainer of the Year 2025.

Why does DiCaprio choose to stay private?

The actor suggested that selective visibility protects both his career longevity and emotional well-being. Remaining out of the public eye unless necessary allows him to avoid overexposure, a lesson he learned young.

How did Titanic shape this mindset?

DiCaprio recalled the overwhelming global reaction following the release of Titanic in 1997, when his stardom exploded overnight.

He described the frenzy as both exhilarating and destabilizing:

“I was like, okay, how do I have a long career? … The best way is to get out of people’s face.”

According to him, stepping back from nonstop attention became a strategy for survival in Hollywood.

Where does he draw the line on personal matters?

DiCaprio continues to maintain strict privacy regarding his personal life. This includes his ongoing relationship with model Vittoria Ceretti, now over two years strong.

Although Ceretti supported him quietly at the Los Angeles premiere of One Battle After Another in September, DiCaprio has chosen not to publicly comment on their relationship.