Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates 50th birthday with a-list friends but keeps It low-key

Leonardo DiCaprio turned 50 this weekend, but unlike his previous high-profile parties, the Hollywood icon chose to keep things much more low-key. With a guest list that still boasted A-list names, DiCaprio decided to leave behind the usual lavish celebrations for something more intimate with close friends. The event was far removed from the wild, model-packed parties of years past and showed a more relaxed side of The Oscar-winning actor.

In recent years, Leonardo DiCaprio has been linked to extravagant celebrity gatherings, including Sean Combs' infamous White Parties at East Hampton. Those parties have become notorious, especially following Combs' arrest and the numerous allegations of racketeering and abuse surrounding him. However, for his 50th birthday, DiCaprio took a different path, distancing himself from these controversial associations.

According to a Hollywood insider, "Leo went for pals, not gals this year. He wanted the cream of Hollywood royalty at his party, but it was much more sedate compared to the wild nights we've seen before." Indeed, the shift in tone could be due in part to the fallout from Combs' legal issues, which have prompted many celebrities to rethink the kind of company they keep and the image they project.

Hollywood Stars Turn Out for the Low-Key Celebration

The guest list for DiCaprio's intimate bash included familiar faces like Brad Pitt, Paris Hilton, and Katy Perry, among others. Despite the smaller scale, the gathering still brought out some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Brad Pitt made an entrance alongside his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, driving his Porsche to the event. Meanwhile, model Cara Delevingne kept a low profile, dressed smartly in a black blazer, and rapper Tyga arrived wearing a stylish black bomber jacket.

Although DiCaprio may have avoided the spotlight at this gathering, his partner Vittoria Ceretti was by his side, officially marking their relationship in a significant way. At 26, Ceretti has become the exception to DiCaprio's so-called "Leo's Law"-the rule suggesting that his relationships never extend past his girlfriends' 25th birthdays.

In previous years, DiCaprio's birthdays were marked by extravagant parties that drew the elite of Hollywood, with everyone from Lady Gaga to Jay-Z in attendance. However, this year's celebration was more about meaningful moments with close friends and a subtle acknowledgment of hitting a milestone age. As DiCaprio quietly marked his 50th surrounded by friends, it seemed clear that his priorities have evolved, focusing on quality time over spectacle.

While Leonardo DiCaprio may still be Hollywood royalty, this year's birthday celebration showed a different side of him-one that prefers meaningful connections with friends over the glamour and glitz of lavish parties. It was a quieter birthday for Leo, but one that showed a new maturity in how he wants to celebrate his life and milestones.