Leave it to Leonardo DiCaprio to keep a serious relationship under wraps for over two years. While many outlets speculated that he and model-actress Camila Morrone had been dating since 2017, the two didn't make their couple status official until the 2020 Academy Awards. Despite the pair's best efforts to keep their romance private, it made headlines — partly due to their 23-year age gap. Still, girlfriend Morrone was quick to defend her relationship.

"There's so many relationships in Hollywood — and in the history of the world — where people have large age gaps," she told the Los Angeles Times in 2019. "I just think anyone should be able to date who they want to date." 

To stress her point, Morrone posted a photo on Instagram of couple Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, who shared a 25-year age gap, with the caption, "A love like this." 

The Bukowski actress also responded to critics who mocked DiCaprio for taking photos of her, telling Vanity Fair, "Poor thing, he's being called an Instagram boyfriend. He's an environmentalist and a movie star, and it doesn't mean a thing!"

Here's a look back at Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone's relationship.

May 2017: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone first meet

After his split with model Nina Agdal, DiCaprio headed to the Cannes Film Festival where he would first set eyes on his future S.O. According to People, a then-19-year-old Morrone was walking the runway at the amFAR Gala's Cinema Against AIDS show.

December 2017: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone are first spotted together

Remember Barneys? Rest in peace, iconic celebrity favorite shopping spot. You'll always be remembered for your warehouse sale and have the honor of being the first spot DiCaprio and Morrone were seen together. Us Weekly reported that the two were "hooking up," but another source told the magazine that the two were just family friends. DiCaprio is close friends with Morrone's stepfather, Al Pacino.

Following the Barneys sighting, the Daily Mail reported that DiCaprio was photographed leaving Morrone's Los Angeles home. If that wasn't enough, the pair reportedly spent the holidays together in Colorado with Tobey Maguire, fellow actor and friend of DiCaprio's, per People.

August 2018: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone go on vacation

A few months after E! Online reported the two had a PDA-filled trip in the desert at Coachella in April, the Killers of the Flower Moon star and his model girlfriend vacationed together in Europe in August 2018. A source told E! Online that the actor loves her personality and that his friends approve.

"Things with Leo and Cami are going very well. Leo really likes Cami, and they spend a lot of time together," the source said. "She's got a great, spunky personality that Leo is drawn to, and she's obviously gorgeous. All Leo's friends like Cami, too. She's just a low key, cool girl."

However, another source told the outlet that things aren't that serious, even though Morrone's mother went on the trip with them. 

"Leo's living the good life and thoroughly enjoying himself. He's never too serious about anyone," a second source noted. "He's happy and leaves it at that. He doesn't future hop or get too far ahead of himself. They are having a great summer together, and it is what it is."

November 2018: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone reportedly discuss getting engaged

It took an entire year — and then some — but it looked like things were finally getting serious. 

"They've been inseparable for the last year and are crazy about one another," a friend shared with E! Online. "They've gotten to know each other's families, and they love being together."

Naturally, wedding rumors start to swirl because, well, it's DiCaprio. The same friend shut that down. 

"Marriage is definitely not a discussion yet," they said. "He is very serious with Cami and has been for a while now, but marriage is not something that is on the horizon."

However, according to Us Weekly, the couple did discuss engagement. "They're very serious and in love," a source said. "They've talked about getting engaged." Reportedly, "he's never loved a girl like this."

January 2019: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone celebrate New Year's together

Entertainment Tonight reported that Morrone and DiCaprio rang in the New Year together on the Thai Island of Ko Phi Phi Le. If it sounds familiar, that's because it's where the actor filmed 2000's The Beach.

May 2019: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone attend Cannes

The two were at the Cannes Film Festival but weren't photographed together. DiCaprio attended the premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood red carpet with Quentin Tarantino, Margot Robbie, and Brad Pitt. Morrone stepped out at the Mickey and the Bear red carpet solo.

February 9, 2020: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone make their first public appearance as a couple

DiCaprio and Morrone entered the 2020 Oscars separately, but when Janelle Monae took the stage for her opening performance, the cameras showed the two sitting together, making the show their official debut as a couple, reported Elle.

June 2020: Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates Camila Morrone's 23rd birthday

The pair celebrated Morrone's birthday with a yacht party where "invitees wore cowboy hats and western attire," reported Page Six.

December 2020: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone are reportedly cohabitating

The Oscar-winning actor and Daisy Jones & the Six actress allegedly moved in together. 

"Leo and Cami are still going strong and doing really well. He's very cozy with Cami, and they're serious," a source exclusively told E! Online, adding, "Leo has been settling into this domestic life with Cami, as opposed to all the time he used to spend out with his boys. He does really like his life with her, and they're a lot more couple-y than they used to be."

August 2022: Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone break up

After four years together, DiCaprio and Morrone decided to end their relationship. At the time of their breakup, reps for both parties declined to comment. 

"Distance played a factor," a source revealed to E! Online, adding that the relationship had run its course.

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