Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscars Surprise: New Girlfriend, Not Mom

0:00This is Cory with the story with entertainment and celebrity news. Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Leonardo DiCaprio turned heads at the 96th Academy Awards by bringing his girlfriend, Batoria Ceredia's date instead of his mother. Irmeline Indenburkin, the 51-year-old actor, who has been dating the 27-year-old model for three years, made this choice at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Normally, he shares these major nights with his 83-year-old mom. Earlier this year, Indenburkin joined him at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs, so Serredi's appearance felt like a big change. The couple kept things low-key by walking the red carpet separately, but sat together inside. They have attended events like the Met Gala before, but skipped public couple photos there. Insiders close to the situation called it a purposeful move, not just a casual date. People at the event noticed a shift in how DiCaprio presented his relationship, seeing it as a sign of deeper commitment. This breaks from his pattern of keeping romance out of the spotlight at career highlights.

1:03The Caprio rarely brings partners to the Oscars. Passwans include Jazeal Bunchan in 2005 and Camilla Morone in 2015. He has long prioritized privacy to sustain his career, once saying he prefers to stay out of the public eye, unless he has something important to share. Now, speculation is swirling that this could lead to marriage, but his source is saying the relationship has entered a more serious phase. Hollywood Watchers are reading the gesture as DiCaprio reassessing his priorities and letting Serredi take center stage. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D-C-M-A-I. Made in AI.