In a surprising personal revelation, Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio has shared a lesser-known aspect of his family background that has intrigued fans worldwide. The actor disclosed that his stepmother is a practicing Sikh, a detail he discussed in a recent interview with Time magazine while reflecting on his unconventional upbringing and his father's countercultural roots.
The DiCaprio Family's Sikh Connection
Leonardo DiCaprio's stepmother, Peggy DiCaprio, is an Amritdhari Sikh. She is often seen wearing a turban and traditional Indian attire. According to various reports, Peggy embraced Sikhism years ago, though she began wearing the turban more consistently in recent years. She married the actor's father, George DiCaprio, in 1995.
"My stepmother is a Sikh. My father is from the sort of hippie counterculture, grew up in San Fran in Los Angeles. He hung out with a lot of the underground art movement in the Los Angeles of the 70s," DiCaprio told the publication. George DiCaprio was previously married to Leonardo's mother, Irmelin Indenbirken; their marriage ended in divorce when Leonardo was just one year old. Peggy has a son, Adam Farrar, who is Leonardo's stepbrother.
Brad Pitt's Hilarious Disbelief on Set
DiCaprio also shared a memorable and funny anecdote from the filming of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. His father and stepmother visited the set, leading to a moment of pure disbelief from his co-star, Brad Pitt.
"I remember when we are turning a corner out of Musso and Frank's into Hollywood Boulevard. I said to Brad, ‘That’s my dad and my stepmom there,’ and he goes, ‘Yeah, right!’ I said no, that's them! He goes, ‘Yeah! right!’ I said I know they look like extras in this movie but that's really them! That's how they dress everyday. It was an amazing moment!" DiCaprio recalled with amusement.
DiCaprio's Mother and Current Projects
While his stepmother has been in the news, Leonardo DiCaprio has always been close to his mother, Irmelin Indenbirken. Born in Germany, she moved to the US young and raised Leonardo as a single mother after separating from George. The actor has frequently credited her for her unwavering support during early financial struggles, driving him to countless auditions across Los Angeles to help him pursue his acting dreams.
On the professional front, DiCaprio was last seen in the critically acclaimed film One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The movie, which hit theatres on September 26, also features Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. The story follows a former revolutionary named Bob, whose isolated life is disrupted when an old enemy returns, triggering a chain of events that forces him to confront his past.
This intimate glimpse into Leonardo DiCaprio's family life not only highlights the diverse cultural tapestry of his personal world but also provides a heartwarming and humorous look at the moments that even surprise Hollywood A-listers like Brad Pitt.
