Vittoria Ceretti: The Italian model who stole the spotlight from Leonardo DiCaprio at the 2026 Oscars
Some nights just leave their mark. The 2026 Oscars will go down in history as the moment Leonardo DiCaprio did something he hasn't been seen doing for ages: arrive on the arm of a woman, and not just any woman. The stunning Vittoria Ceretti quite literally stole the show on the red carpet, and all of Hollywood can't stop talking about her.
Leo's rare move: going public with Vittoria
We all know the actor for his famously private love life. So when he poses with his partner, rests his hand on the small of her back and looks at her with that look in his eyes, the cameras flash and the public goes wild. Put simply: Leonardo DiCaprio hadn't made such an official public appearance in years. With his slightly fuller beard and his almost unrecognisable look – some whisper he might have tried a new hairstyle – he nevertheless let his partner have all the limelight. And she seized it.
The dress, the look, the attitude: a masterclass in glamour from Ceretti
Vittoria Ceretti is no stranger to the industry. An Italian model with a CV as long as your arm (Alaïa, Chanel, Prada...), she knows how to wear a dress and how to deliver a killer gaze. That night, she opted for a creation by Schiaparelli – no less – with a plunging neckline and gold embroidery that hugged her silhouette like a second skin. Add to that some Tiffany & Co. jewellery and a structured chignon, and you have one of the most photographed women of the night.
- Her look: a sculptural dress that was a unanimous hit with fashion critics.
- Her story with Leo: rumours that had been circulating since summer 2023, finally made official under the glare of the flashbulbs.
- Her aura: already a face for major fashion houses, overnight she becomes the most envied girlfriend on the planet.
From mystery to mainstream: Vittoria Ceretti's journey
Born in Brescia, Lombardy, Vittoria started walking for the biggest names in fashion at a very young age. Her chiselled, almost ethereal features have graced the covers of Vogue and countless ad campaigns. But it's now her status as Leonardo DiCaprio's official muse that's catapulting her into the public spotlight. Tabloids around the world are running headlines about "the woman who conquered the heart of Hollywood's last great lothario".
Yet, what strikes you about her is that understated elegance, that poise that says she has nothing to prove. On the Oscars red carpet, there were no theatrical gestures, no staged kisses for the cameras. Just a magnetic presence, a knowing smile exchanged with Leo, and the distinct feeling that this couple is far more than just another fleeting notch on the actor's bedpost.
And now, the celebrity coronation
Within hours, social media exploded: tweets and stories comparing her outfits, analysing her every move, are too numerous to count. Memes are flying around, some wryly noting that DiCaprio has finally met his match – an Italian luxury match, naturally. But jokes aside, it's Vittoria Ceretti who emerges as the real winner of the night: she wasn't just "the girlfriend", she was the fashion revelation of these 2026 Oscars, and incidentally, living proof that Italian charm still works its magic in Hollywood.