Leonardo DiCaprio has a knack for making headlines with his relationships. For some time now, the connection between the Hollywood star and model Vittoria Ceretti has been the talk of the town. We’re looking back at how this high-profile romance blossomed.
Whispers of their pairing started in August 2023. DiCaprio was caught on camera kissing Ceretti at Hï Ibiza nightclub. Photos obtained by the Daily Mail showed the two dancing, laughing, and kissing. She wore a sparkly gold top, while he kept it casual in a black shirt and baseball cap. It’s worth noting the 23-year age difference between them.
That steamy night in Ibiza followed an earlier sighting. The couple was seen enjoying a casual stroll in Santa Barbara, California. Pictures from Page Six showed Ceretti with an ice cream cone. DiCaprio held an iced coffee in his hand.
Fast forward a couple of years to August 2025, and their relationship appears stronger than ever. They were openly affectionate during a yacht trip in the Mediterranean. The Daily Mail captured photos of the actor and model kissing. Ceretti even gave DiCaprio a playful pat on his backside as they enjoyed the ocean views.
So, who is Vittoria Ceretti beyond the headlines? Here are five things you should know about the model.
A Famous Friend in Common
It’s still a mystery how Leonardo and Vittoria first met. However, they share at least one mutual friend in the modeling world: Gigi Hadid. DiCaprio and Hadid were linked starting in September 2022. This was a month after he split from his four-year relationship with Camila Morrone. By June 2023, reports surfaced that his situation with Hadid was "no strings attached." Their connection was called "open and flexible." Just two months later, DiCaprio was seen kissing Ceretti, who happens to be friends with Hadid.
Vittoria and Gigi have worked together on various projects. They were even photographed embracing on the red carpet at the Met Gala in September 2021. Gigi also publicly showed her support for Vittoria. When Ceretti posted photos in a little black dress in June, Hadid commented, "Omg! ❤️" on Instagram.
From Italy to the Big Apple
Vittoria Ceretti’s roots are in Italy. She was born and grew up there. However, her modeling dreams took her across the ocean. In 2015, she made the big move to New York City to further her career.
What’s Her Marital Status?
Vittoria Ceretti exchanged vows with Italian DJ Matteo Milleri. They married in Ibiza in June 2020. Ceretti shared wedding photos on Instagram at the time. Her caption read, "🤍 from this day forward." It’s not clear at this moment if the couple is still together or if they have gone their separate ways.
The “Nepo Baby” Debate
Vittoria isn’t afraid to speak her mind, especially on topics she cares about. In November 2022, she shared her thoughts on "nepo babies" via an Instagram story. Many people believed her comments were a direct jab at Lily-Rose Depp. "I just want to share something here because I can. I came across an interview from a so-called ‘nepo baby’ or whatever you want to call it." She continued by contrasting her struggles with theirs. "You can tell me your sad story about it (even though at the end of the day you can always go cry on your dad’s couch in his Malibu villa). But what about not being able to pay for your flight back home to your family?" Vittoria wrote about the unfairness of waiting hours for a fitting or casting, "only to see the nepo baby pass you by. They sit in the warm seat of their Mercedes, with their driver and their friend/assistant/agent taking care of THEIR MENTAL HEALTH." Ceretti ended her passionate statement with a clear message: "You have no idea how much respect costs. It TAKES YEARS. You get it free from day one." Her comments came out shortly after Lily-Rose minimized the influence of her famous parents, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, on her career. Lily-Rose told Elle in November 2022, "Maybe you get your foot in the door, but you only get your foot in the door. There’s a lot of work that comes after that."
A Career Built from the Ground Up
Vittoria Ceretti’s modeling journey began at a young age. She was just 14 when she became a finalist in the Elite Model Look competition in Italy. Since then, her career has soared. She has modeled for major fashion houses, including Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Versace, Marc Jacobs, and Yves Saint Laurent. Her face has graced the covers of top magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle.