One of the biggest heartthrobs the world has ever seen, a young Leonardo DiCaprio had the world eating out of the palm of his had throughout his career, and to this very day, the global superstar is still one of the biggest, best, and most influential stars to ever grace the silver screen. Beginning his career when he was just a teenager, young Leo DiCaprio exploded onto the scene throughout the 80s and 90s, being nominated for his first ever Academy Award in 1993 in the smash hit What’s Eating Gilbert Grape as just a teenager. From this moment on it was off to the races for DiCaprio, who would go on to star in Romeo + Juliet helping bolster his superstar status, and then Titanic, which would make the rising star arguably the most popular man on the planet.
It was arguably this moment in his career that truly cementer young Leonardo DiCaprio as the superstar audiences know him as today, as his portrayal of Jack in Titanic is one of the most harrowing, heart-stopping, and unforgettable performances of all time. This turn in his career not only showcased his phenomenal acting chops, however, but made people around the world swoon for a man as dashing, charming, and loving as many perceived DiCaprio to be. The boyish good looks and sense of wonder helped the young star resonate with a passionate fanbase, one that would now follow him to the ends of the earth. So, DiCaprio would use this momentum to launch himself into even greater superstardom, working with legendary filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, and redefining the second half of his career by becoming known as one of the greatest actors of all time.
DiCaprio is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars Hollywood has ever seen, and although many today simply know him as the phenomenal actor and talent he is, there is a time long passed where Leonardo Dicaprio in his younger age was bigger than anyone could ever imagine. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and take a look at Leonardo DiCaprio was younger and had the world eating out of the palm of his hand with some stellar pictures of the young superstar.
