10 Adorable Throwback Photos of Leonardo DiCaprio

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The timeless Oscar winner turns 49 years old on Nov. 11

Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio
Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio

Happy Birthday, Leonardo DiCaprio!

The Oscar-winning actor turns 49 years old on Nov. 11, 2023, but for some fans, he's still the youthful star of Titanic.

In his decades in the industry — dating back to his years on the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains — he's grown up in front of the cameras, achieving leading man status at a young age and remaining a forever heartthrob, not to mention in-demand actor.

As DiCaprio celebrates another trip around the sun, celebrate with a look at some throwback photos of the star.

Oh Boy

Darlene Hammond/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio in 1989
Darlene Hammond/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio in 1989

Looking fresh-faced as ever, 15-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio gave a half-smile as he posed for a pic in 1989.

TV Star

Warner Brothers Television/Fotos International/Courtesy of Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio on Growing Pains
Warner Brothers Television/Fotos International/Courtesy of Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio on Growing Pains

Before making a splash on the big screen, DiCaprio starred on Growing Pains as a teen, playing little brother Ben on the hit TV series.

Film Friends

Charbonneau/BEI/BEI/Shutterstock Leonardo DiCaprio and Elijah Wood
Charbonneau/BEI/BEI/Shutterstock Leonardo DiCaprio and Elijah Wood

The rising star headed to the Oscars Governors Ball in 1994, posing alongside fellow actor Elijah Wood.

Hello, Handsome

Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio
Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio

Since the beginning of his acting career, DiCaprio has been viewed by many as one of the hottest heartthrobs of the '90s.

Hanging Out

Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp
Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp

Pictured here with What's Eating Gilbert Grape costar Johnny Depp in 1993, DiCaprio attended an event for their film — which garnered the young actor critical acclaim and his first Oscar nod.

Momma's Boy

Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio and his mom
Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio and his mom

Known to be close to his family, DiCaprio has regularly invited his mom Irmelin to red carpet events and film afterparties — like this instance in 1996, when she accompanied her son to a Total Eclipse event.

Come Together

Steve Granitz/WireImage Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes
Steve Granitz/WireImage Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes

Back in 1996, DiCaprio starred alongside fellow Hollywood heavyweight Claire Danes in Romeo + Juliet. The film launched the swoon-worthy actor into super-stardom.

Serious Business

United Artists/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio in The Man in the Iron Mask
United Artists/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio in The Man in the Iron Mask

Back to work! The actor sported a pensive expression while filming scenes for 1998's The Man in the Iron Mask.

Partner in Crime

HAL GARB/AFP/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet
HAL GARB/AFP/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet

DiCaprio and his Titanic costar Kate Winslet — pictured here at the 1998 Golden Globes — have remained close through the years. The actor even walked his friend down the aisle at her 2012 wedding.

Life's a Beach

20th Century-Fox/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio in The Beach
20th Century-Fox/Getty Images Leonardo DiCaprio in The Beach

Especially when looking at pics of early 2000s Leo filming The Beach.

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