Leonardo DiCaprio unexpectedly stole attention at the 2026 Golden Globes after a candid moment from inside the ceremony went viral, with fans saying the clip revealed a side of the actor they rarely see in public.
Leonardo DiCaprio goes viral for his behaviour at Golden Globes
A new side of Leonardo DiCaprio was seen at the 2026 Golden Globes, and it did not take long for social media to react. Filmed by a New York Times reporter during a commercial break, the clip showed DiCaprio animatedly interacting with another star seated nearby.
In contrast to his typically reserved public image, DiCaprio appeared fully engaged in the exchange, laughing openly and leaning into the moment as he spoke to the unseen person. He made eye contact with someone nearby, pointed at them, and appeared to mouth, “I was watching you, when the K-Pop thing, you were like, ‘Is that — who is that?’ ” He then laughed as he reenacted the person’s earlier reaction from the night.
The One Battle After Another star could be seen clapping and laughing as the interaction continued, clearly enjoying himself. While the other individual was not visible on camera, the moment stood out to viewers, prompting fans to comment on what they described as his “real personality.”
The video was not the only instance where DiCaprio appeared animated during the ceremony. He was also spotted expressing visible shock while speaking with Kate Hudson and sharing laughs with Julia Roberts, adding to the impression that he was in high spirits throughout the night.
Leonardo DiCaprio attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his lead role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s blockbuster hit. The award ultimately went to Marty Supreme star Timothée Chalamet. Despite missing out on the individual win, One Battle After Another dominated the nominations, leading the ceremony with nine in total.
