Leonardo DiCaprio hard launches girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti at the Oscars, sits beside each other during ceremony

HOllywood asterisk leonardo da vinci DiCaprio and Italian sit Vittoria Ceretti made a rarefied public visual aspect together at the Academy Awards on March 15, stepping out as a couple at the ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre. The outing marked the first time the pair attended the Oscars together since their relationship began nearly three years ago.Leonardo make first Oscar appearance with girlfriendDespite arriving at the venue for the same high-profile event, Leonardo initially walked the red carpet alone, keeping with his usual low-key approach to public appearances. Vittoria, meanwhile, joined him inside the theatre, where broadcast cameras later captured the couple seated together during the ceremony. Known for maintaining a largely private relationship, the duo offered a rare glimpse of their dynamic as they watched the awards show together.Leonardo, 51, was among the nominees of the night, earning a Best Actor nomination for his role in the film One Battle After Another. For the occasion, the actor wore a classic black tuxedo paired with a bow tie, adding a distinctive touch with a gold bee brooch pinned to his jacket. Vittoria, 27, made her Oscars debut in a striking red gown, drawing attention as she accompanied the Oscar-winning actor inside the venue. Leonardo and Vittoria's relationship timelineThe couple were first linked romantically in August 2023 after they were reportedly seen dancing together at a nightclub in Ibiza. Over time, their relationship gradually became more visible, with the pair spotted together during trips to Italy and later making a joint appearance at the Met Gala. Their appearance at this year’s Oscars is seen as another notable moment in their relationship timeline. In the past, Leonardo has typically attended major award ceremonies with his mother, Irmelin Indenbirken. She accompanied him to several high-profile events over the years, including the Golden Globe Awards and the BAFTA Awards earlier this season.One Battle After Another's Oscar winMeanwhile, One Battle After Another had a strong showing at the 2026 Oscars. The film earned 13 nominations and ultimately won six awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson. Sean Penn also won Best Supporting Actor for his performance, while the film won Best Casting.Adapted from Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, the film follows Bob Ferguson, a former counterculture radical who is drawn back into political conflict years after stepping away from activism. DiCaprio’s performance as Ferguson played a central role in the film’s success during this year’s awards season.