Miriam Margolyes Reveals Mistaken Belief About Leonardo DiCaprio's Sexuality

Miriam Margolyes has shared a humorous anecdote from her time filming Baz Luhrmann's 1996 Romeo + Juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio, recalling that she initially thought he was gay because he wore a summer dress during a shopping trip in Mexico City. Margolyes told DiCaprio her suspicion, to which he firmly denied, and she admitted that her "gaydar was at fault." She described DiCaprio as a "very nice guy," a "fine actor," and a great shopping companion, expressing fondness for him despite their brief friendship. Margolyes also suggested that DiCaprio might enjoy the attention he receives, noting he seemed to like people talking about him. The actor is known for dating younger women, currently linked with 27-year-old Vittoria Ceretti, who has spoken about the challenges of being recognized primarily as "the girlfriend of" a more famous partner. This story highlights Margolyes' candid and often amusing reflections on her Hollywood experiences and colleagues.