In a revelation that has delighted and surprised his massive Indian fanbase, Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio recently shared a deeply personal family detail—his stepmother is a practicing, Amritdhari Sikh. The actor opened up about this lesser-known aspect of his unconventional upbringing in a candid interview with Time magazine, instantly forging a unique cultural connection with audiences in India.
An Unconventional Family and a Sikh Faith
Reflecting on his family background, DiCaprio described his father, George DiCaprio, as a product of the hippie counterculture movement who was deeply immersed in the underground art scene of 1970s Los Angeles. It was within this free-spirited environment that Peggy DiCaprio later became part of the family. According to the actor's account, his stepmother embraced Sikhism several years ago and began wearing a turban more recently.
Peggy, who is often seen in traditional Indian attire, married George DiCaprio in 1995. She is his second wife, following his divorce from Leonardo's mother, Irmelin Indenbirken, which occurred when the future Oscar-winner was just one year old. Peggy also has a son, Adam Farrar, making him Leonardo's stepbrother.
Indian Social Media Embraces the Connection
The disclosure about DiCaprio's Sikh stepmother has resonated powerfully with Indian social media users, particularly within the Sikh community. Many fans expressed a mix of surprise and admiration, calling the link "unexpected but heartwarming." Given that DiCaprio is notoriously private about his family life, the anecdote felt especially personal to followers.
Fans took to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions. One user exclaimed, "Leonardo DiCaprio’s step mother is a Sikh! Wa0w." Another commented, "Leonardo Dicaprio’s stepmom being a Sikh is a random fact I love lol." A third user, identifying as Sikh, noted the significance: "It’s wild that one of the most famous actors on the planet is connected somehow to a religion that is not as widely followed as others."
A Lighthearted Moment with Brad Pitt
DiCaprio also shared a humorous story involving his stepmother from the set of his film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He recalled a visit from his father and Peggy, whose distinctive style left his co-star Brad Pitt utterly skeptical. Pitt, assuming the uniquely dressed couple were extras on set, needed repeated convincing from DiCaprio that they were, in fact, his parents.
On the professional front, DiCaprio was last seen in the critically acclaimed film One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The movie, which released in September, features an ensemble cast including Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor.
This simple revelation has underscored how personal stories from global celebrities can bridge cultural gaps, fostering a sense of shared identity and warmth among fans thousands of miles away.
