It may come across as a shock but it looks like Gigi Hadid and Leonardo Dicaprio are dating!
According to Page Six, the couple has advanced their relationship into a more intimate stage. However, insiders close to the couple say they are "taking it carefully." Gigi Hadid, 27, and Leonardo, 47, have reportedly been getting close while hanging out with the same group of pals, according to Page Six.
Page Six further mentions that the couple has finally started going out on dates just as a twosome.
Page Six quoted a source telling them, they've "mostly hanging out with groups," adding, "and solo a handful of times."
"[DiCaprio] is not someone who is in and out of relationships," the source told Page Six, "He doesn't jump around hooking up. They are taking it slow."
Page Six reported that the two were seen together on Saturday night at an exclusive party hosted by Richie Akiva and Darren Dzienciol, friends of the "Don't Look Up" actor, at a loft in Soho.
And according to the Page Six source, the pair were also out together sometime last week, but the two are still "getting to know each other."
The insider told Page Six that although Hadid and DiCaprio have crossed paths a few times over the years, their encounters have never been romantic.
They were originally seen with Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid in a group setting at Art Basel in Miami back in 2019.
However, suspicions of a romance between the two started after they were spotted together at Ned's opening in Manhattan, Akiva's posh new members-only club, back in July.
Page Six was informed by a second source that DiCaprio and Hadid had been spotted together once more at the Manhattan club in August.
A short time ago, it was made public that the Titanic actor had broken up with Camila Morrone, his four-year girlfriend, only months after the model turned 25.
Leonardo is reputed to break up with his model girlfriends when they reach their mid-20s, but it appears that he is expanding his age range by a full two years.
Gigi, on the other hand, shares her 2-year-old daughter Khai with her ex-boyfriend, Zayn Malik.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.