Before Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Titanic, he was a poor kid running around the streets of Los Angeles with no money in his pocket. He grew up as a pauper, surrounded by harsh life on the street and struggled to become successful. Hollywood was his golden ticket to break free from poverty and change his destiny.
He escaped a life riddled with violence and crime when he joined the movie industry. Hollywood gave him a golden chance to leave the street life behind, and the Titanic star never looked back. DiCarpio’s life transformed when he started auditioning for different roles, and although the actor faced rejection in the beginning, he didn’t give up until he found fame.
Yet, DeCaprio’s story is not complete without his mother who encouraged him at 15 to become an actor.
A bullying incident forced his mother to take him out of public school and enroll him in an acting class. These days, the actor boasts of his own island, expensive cars, and a luxurious lifestyle that many dream of experiencing. Yet, he is a man with a big heart who gives to many environmental causes around the world.