Leonardo DiCaprio, a longtime advocate for environmental causes, is facing backlash after being photographed boarding Jeff Bezos’ $500 million superyacht in Ibiza. The actor was seen with his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, as they joined the Amazon founder and his wife, Lauren Sanchez, for a luxury cruise, leading to accusations of hypocrisy from fans and environmentalists alike.
Fans call out ‘environmentalist’ Leonardo DiCaprio as he boards Jeff Bezos’ yacht
Leonardo DiCaprio has frequently used his platform to raise awareness about climate change, but his actions have often contradicted his message, as viewers noticed. Over the years, he has been criticized for his frequent private jet travel and affinity for mega-yachts, both of which contribute significantly to carbon emissions.
The latest controversy happened after TMZ published photos of DiCaprio boarding Bezos’ lavish yacht, just weeks after attending the billionaire’s high-profile wedding in Italy. That event itself drew backlash, with reports of over 90 private jets flying in and protests from Venice residents over the environmental impact of such extravagance.
Social media users were quick to call out the Oscar winner, with many pointing to past instances where his lifestyle clashed with his environmental advocacy. One Reddit user referenced DiCaprio’s 2016 documentary Before the Flood, where environmentalist Sunita Narain bluntly told him, “Your consumption is really going to put a hole in the planet.” Another commenter joked, “He’s such a fantastic actor, yet can’t act like he cares about the environment for his life. Also, Titanic came out before his girlfriend was born.”
Others questioned his sincerity, with one person writing, “His environmental activism has always been something he doesn’t practice himself.” Another added, “He loves billionaires and rubbing shoulders with anyone with money. He’s exactly like the rest of them.”
Superyachts like Bezos’ are reportedly among the most carbon-intensive modes of luxury transport, emitting thousands of metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. And for many critics, DiCaprio’s repeated use of such transport, while urging the public to reduce consumption, sends a mixed message.
