Leonardo DiCaprio is 'TIME's Entertainer of the Year
What's the story
Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio has been named TIME's Entertainer of the Year. The honor comes after a successful run for his latest film, One Battle After Another, which recently bagged nine Golden Globe nominations. With over 35 years in the industry, DiCaprio is known for his memorable performances in films like The Revenant and Catch Me If You Can.
Filmography highlights
DiCaprio's career: A journey through iconic films
DiCaprio's filmography is filled with iconic performances. His Oscar-winning role in The Revenant (2015) is a career-defining moment. Other standout films include What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Shutter Island (2010), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). In One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, he plays a stoner ex-revolutionary on a mission to save his daughter from an old enemy.
Early career highlight
DiCaprio's early role in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'
One of DiCaprio's earliest roles remains one of his most celebrated. Critics called his teenage performance "astonishing" and "enormous," often overshadowing Johnny Depp, the film's established star. The film, directed by Lasse Hallstrom, was a critical and commercial success and earned DiCaprio his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Now, years down the line, he has become the 102-year-old magazine's Entertainer of the Year.