Jennifer Lawrence’s Dad Comment About Leonardo DiCaprio Causes a Stir: 'This Is Awkward'
- - Jennifer Lawrence’s Dad Comment About Leonardo DiCaprio Causes a Stir: 'This Is Awkward'
Madz DizonDecember 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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In a playful turn during Variety’s “Actors on Actors” interview, Jennifer Lawrence left Leonardo DiCaprio momentarily speechless with a comment about him being a dad.
The “Don’t Look Up” co-stars, who have worked together before, shared an intimate yet humorous conversation about acting, careers and personal life, but one remark in particular stole the spotlight.
“I’d really love seeing you to be a dad. I’m so sad that you don’t have a teenage daughter. You look great with one,” Lawrence told DiCaprio while discussing their experiences on set.
The comment, meant as a compliment, drew an awkward laugh from DiCaprio, capturing a mix of amusement and surprise.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence attend the world premierof Netflix's "Don't Look Up" at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 05, 2021 in New York City.Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
The moment was shared widely on Variety’s Instagram account, sparking reactions across social media.
Fans quickly took to the comments section to weigh in.
“You’d look great with one. And I oop-👀🤣” one noted.
“Comments are out of touch. She was genuine and he likes her a lot,” another said.
Some found the moment humorously awkward, including reactions such as “Whatttt😂😂😂 omg !!” and “Well this is awkward 😬.”
Others speculated about how the comment landed, with remarks like “That didn’t sound as she planned, or did it? 😂😂😂” and “I think he may have different thoughts and ideas about that.”
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The sit-down between Lawrence and DiCaprio revealed more than just lighthearted moments. They compared notes on their acting habits and bad habits, offering a candid look into their processes.
“I think I shoot out a lot of ideas, sometimes unnecessarily. It’s kind of like a shotgun spray of anything that comes to mind, and a lot of that may waste time for the focus of what we already know,” DiCaprio admitted.
Lawrence, in turn, defended the habit as sometimes helpful, noting that steering away from the obvious can lead to new insights.
Lawrence also shared her personal quirks, admitting, “My bad habit is that I am so good at letting go at the end of the day, that I don’t think about the next day.”
She explained that preparing for scenes while juggling hair and makeup often leaves her scrambling to memorize lines, which can be challenging but also part of her charm.
Throughout the interview, the playful chemistry between the two actors was evident. Lawrence jokingly questioned whether DiCaprio had ever rewatched Titanic, to which he admitted he had not.
“I don’t really watch my films,” he explained. Lawrence encouraged him, saying, “Oh, you should. I bet you could watch it now, it’s so good.”
Their conversation was peppered with funny anecdotes, such as Lawrence admitting she once rewatched “American Hustle” while drunk to see if she was any good at acting.
Following Don’t Look Up, Lawrence and DiCaprio are set to star in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film What Happens at Night, a thriller based on Peter Cameron’s novel about a couple navigating adoption and a foreign hotel filled with unusual characters.
Production is slated to begin in January 2026, offering fans more chances to see their playful chemistry in action.
Jennifer Lawrence’s knack for blending humor with honesty continues to resonate with audiences, leaving even seasoned stars like Leonardo DiCaprio caught off guard.
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