Leonardo DiCaprio reflects on the influence of his parents George and Irmelin

Leonardo DiCaprio's parents, George and Irmelin, have played significant roles in his life. Irmelin was born in a German air raid shelter during World War II and later emigrated to New York. George, a comic book writer, supported the family through various jobs. Despite their early separation, both parents encouraged DiCaprio's acting ambitions. He has expressed gratitude for their support, recalling how they listened to his dreams of auditioning as a teenager. As DiCaprio approaches his 50th birthday, his parents' influence remains evident. George's creative pursuits in comic books and Irmelin's resilience shaped the actor's upbringing and success in Hollywood.