Leonardo DiCaprio criticized for ignoring traditional Fijian welcome ceremony

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• Leonardo DiCaprio has sparked backlash from social media viewers.
• He appeared in a video ignoring a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony.
• He was engrossed in a call as staff performed a cultural serenade.

Leonardo DiCaprio has sparked backlash after a video surfaced of him appearing to ignore a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony at a hotel in Nadi.

The incident, captured on November 20, shows the actor engrossed in a phone call as hotel staff performed a cultural serenade. Wearing a dark cap, tracksuit, and sunglasses, DiCaprio was seen walking briskly past the performers without acknowledging their efforts.

In the now-viral TikTok video, DiCaprio briefly lowered his head before heading straight to a waiting car. Social media users were quick to criticize his behavior, labeling it “disrespectful” and “snobbish.” One disappointed fan wrote, “He didn’t even recognize the welcome,” while another commented, “At least a quick wave or thank you would have been nice.”

Fijian users expressed particular frustration, with one writing, “Don’t waste your energy, my Fiji whānau, he’s so disrespectful omg.” Another speculated about his motives, saying, “Haha, the old ‘fake call’ act. Gets in the car, drops the phone.”

The incident follows DiCaprio’s lavish 50th birthday celebration on November 9 in Los Angeles, attended by stars like Brad Pitt and Cara Delevingne. While the actor partied with Hollywood’s elite, neighbors complained about the noise, traffic, and disruption caused by the event.

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