DiCaprio has consistently upheld his privacy, particularly in his romantic relationships, taking extreme care to refrain from publicly expressing his affection for his partners. He has previously said he prefers to stay out of the spotlight unless he has something meaningful to promote, a strategy he says helps preserve a long career.
When he won his first Oscar for The Revenant in 2016, his mother, Irmelin, was by his side at the ceremony, an emotional milestone after six nominations. This time, however, the occasion called for him to attend with Vittoria, regardless of whether he won. The Best Actor award ultimately went to Michael B. Jordan for The Sinners.
