Real reason Leonardo DiCaprio was hanging out with Teyana Taylor as they partied in NYC until 3am
Leonardo DiCaprio has supported Teyana Taylor amid the fallout from her messy split from basketball star Iman Shumpert, according to insiders who insisted the costars are nothing more than friends.
Teyana, 33, and DiCaprio, 49, who is currently dating 26-year-old model Vittoria Ceretti, raised eyebrows last week after they were pictured looking ‘fun’ at a party she hosted in honor of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Manhattan hotspot The Stafford Room.
But despite reports that the pair looked ‘cosy’ and spent ‘all night’ together, insiders have revealed DiCaprio has been helping Teyana with her break-up and career since they struck up a friendship in the upcoming film, The Battle of Baktan Cross.
“They are not dating but are very close and have been giving each other a lot of advice lately,” a source told DailyMail.com exclusively.
“Leo has also supported Teyana in dealing with the fallout from her messy breakup with Iman.”
Leonardo DiCaprio is supporting Teyana Taylor amid the fallout from her messy split from basketball star Iman Shumpert, insiders have told DailyMail.com.
The insider explained that Leonardo has also become something of a mentor for the singer and actress, who stars in Dionne Warwick’s new biography.
“Teyana is growing into a major Hollywood star and she appreciates the help Leo has given her in navigating the space,” they continued. ‘They get along well and have been spending some time together recently.’
Teyana and Iman fought in court for months after it was confirmed in September 2023 that they had postponed their seven-year wedding anniversary.
A month later, Teyana shared a statement saying, “I mind my business, don’t bother anyone and y’all know I’ve never played about my kids, family and our privacy. I have not spoken about this private matter to any media, blogs, etc.
“So anyone claiming ‘Teyana said’ did not get statements directly from ME. These statements are taken from private court documents that have been leaked to the public. It is very heartbreaking that anyone would take the time to make such a private matter public for the world to see.
“However, protecting my family is something I have ALWAYS done and for my children I will continue to do so. If you all love playing nieces Junie and Rue as you all have shown, please give me and my family some privacy to resolve this matter in peace, I love you all.”
“They are not dating, but they are very close and have been giving each other a lot of advice lately,” a source told DailyMail.com (Treyana pictured at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony)
The source explained: ‘Leo is also supporting Teyana as she deals with the fallout from her messy breakup with Iman’ (pictured in 2022)
Despite her hopes to keep things amicable, the couple soon became embroiled in a legal battle over child support payments — with Iman saying he was comfortable paying $8,000 a month for their children, Junie, eight, and Rue, three.
In January, the Titanic heartthrob was pictured patting Teyana on the back while they filmed their new Paul Thomas Anderson movie, which also stars Regina Hall, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro.
Two months later, DiCaprio was seen putting an arm around Teyana in a video from the WME pre-Oscar event.
In April 2024, Teyana shut down any speculation that they were romantically linked, but said he was “the best” and always “cheerleads” the people he works with.
She explained the video of them at the WME event E! News she was just trying to help him.
“Leo wore extensions for the movie and they hurt him,” Teyana said. “I literally helped him with his bun.
The Oscar winner is currently in a relationship with model Vittoria Ceretti (pictured) with whom he recently celebrated their first anniversary as a couple
Until his current love interest, the actor had famously never been in a relationship with anyone over the age of 25
“And if you saw the end of the video, I said something about cornbread because my chef was cooking for the whole cast,” she said. ‘We have to make sure his bun is right. We have to make sure he eats well.’
‘Leo is the best. He will cheerlead for you all the time,” she added.
Teyana is said to be friends with Leonardo’s girlfriend Vittoria Page six.
Until his current love interest, the actor had famously never been in a relationship with anyone over the age of 25.
His romances with the likes of Gisele Bundchen, Bar Rafaeli, Blake Lively and Nina Agdal all ended before they celebrated their 26th anniversary.
His most recent split from Daisy Jones & The Six star Camila Morrone appeared to end just weeks before she turned 25.
He was pictured with Vittoria while the pair went for a bike ride last week.
Despite looking casual, a fan noticed the Hollywood couple and managed to snap a smiling selfie with Vittoria.