Introducing your girlfriend to Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio can be a daunting task, even if you happen to be the wealthiest individual globally like Amazon magnate Jeff Bezos, whose fortune amounts to £143 billion.
A video capturing Jeff and his partner Lauren Sanchez engaging with Leo at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles recently went viral, with Twitter users speculating that Lauren was flirting with the renowned actor.
In the footage, TV journalist Lauren is seen briefly putting her arm around Leo while flashing a smile at him, leaving Jeff looking somewhat uncomfortable by her side.
Shared by Barstool Sports on Twitter, the video captioned “Leo is Mr.
Steal Yo Girl” has garnered over 10 million views, prompting comments from viewers amused by the perceived flirtatious interaction.
Despite the potential embarrassment, Jeff responded humorously to the situation by playfully threatening Leo through a tweet, where he posted a picture of himself next to a ‘fatal drop’ warning sign, inviting Leo to take a look.
The light-hearted response quickly gained traction on social media, accumulating nearly 30,000 likes.
Following his divorce from Mackenzie Scott in 2019, which saw her acquire a substantial portion of Amazon stock and become one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, Jeff commenced a relationship with news anchor Lauren in the same year after her split from businessman Patrick Whitesell.
Contrary to public perception, the exchange between Leo and Jeff was merely in jest, as the affluent men are known to be close friends, bonding over shared interests in environmental activism, particularly in the fight against climate change.
Additionally, Leo, who is currently involved with actress Camila Morrone, acknowledges their significant age gap of 23 years and has expressed indifference towards public scrutiny of their relationship, emphasizing the importance of individual identity beyond romantic associations.
Moreover, the actor’s enduring commitment to environmental causes was showcased during his recent participation at the COP26 conference in Glasgow, where he opted for commercial flights over private jets, demonstrating consistency in his advocacy efforts for over two decades through initiatives such as The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.
Leo’s ongoing dedication to environmental conservation was underscored by his support for the creation of a vast Marine Protected Area near the Galápagos Islands, a significant step towards preserving marine ecosystems, as highlighted in his latest Instagram post celebrating Ecuador’s commitment to nature conservation.
