Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is under fire for choosing to evacuate from the recent wildfires in Los Angeles on a private jet, a decision that has drawn backlash due to his well-known climate advocacy. DiCaprio, accompanied by his partner, model Vittoria Ceretti, his father, George DiCaprio, and stepmother, Peggy Ann Farrar, was photographed boarding a private jet in the midst of the California fires. The group then landed in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
While the decision to evacuate in the face of dangerous wildfires is understandable, many are criticizing DiCaprio’s environmental stance due to the use of a private jet, which has a much larger carbon footprint compared to commercial air travel. Given DiCaprio’s longstanding reputation as an advocate for climate change and sustainability, this move has led many to question his commitment to eco-friendly practices.
On social media, users were quick to voice their displeasure. One person on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “The eco warrior shows his true colors! Never liked him. What a schmuck.” Another commenter remarked, “What a hypocrite,” referencing DiCaprio’s high-profile environmental work, including funding $80 million in climate grants and promoting various eco-friendly initiatives.
DiCaprio has been a vocal critic of climate change and has used his platform to push for environmental conservation, which has made this incident all the more controversial. Despite his positive contributions to environmental causes, many argue that this decision undermines his message.
While numerous other celebrities have also been affected by the fires, with some even losing their homes, DiCaprio’s choice to fly via private jet in such a crisis has sparked a debate about the gap between celebrity environmentalism and their personal choices.
