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Lip reader 'reveals what Leonardo DiCaprio said' during viral Golden Globes commercial break moment
Leonardo DiCaprio became one of the most talked-about figures at the Golden Globe Awards this year after a short clip of him in animated conversation went viral on social media.
The Oscar-winning actor, 51, was captured at the event engaging enthusiastically with someone off camera, sparking curiosity about what was being said. Fans quickly started sharing clips online and speculating about his subject of discussion, turning him into one of the most shared personalities from the ceremony.
A lip reader has now offered an interpretation of the exchange, suggesting DiCaprio was making light conversation about K-pop with a fellow attendee. The moment provided a rare glimpse into the actor’s playful side, as he waved his hands and made expressive facial gestures during the broadcast from Beverly Hills on CBS.
Social media reaction to the clip
Deaf content creator Jackie G offered a breakdown of what DiCaprio was saying in the clip that circulated widely after the show. According to Jackie G the actor said “I was watching you with the K-pop thing. You were like [peers over looking confused] is that? Who is the K-pop? Are they? Is it? We were laughing we were like, is that? Is that K-Pop?” This interpretation links DiCaprio’s lively behavior directly to a conversation about K-pop.
Fans on X responded with delight to the rare display of expressiveness from the typically guarded star. One user wrote “I am literally howling this is the most animated i've ever seen him in my entire life.” DiCaprio was also seen gesturing by pointing at his eyes then toward the person he was speaking to while excitedly waving his fingers and clapping.
How DiCaprio reacted throughout the awards
DiCaprio’s reactions did not stop with the K-pop discussion. During the opening monologue by host Nikki Glaser he was caught reacting to jokes aimed at aspects of his personal life and career. Glaser touched on his film achievements and his reputation for dating younger women by saying “The most impressive thing is that you were able to accomplish that all before your girlfriend turned 30. It is just insane.”
In other moments captured on video the actor was seen interacting with co-stars including Julia Roberts and sharing animated expressions at different points in the three hour event. He was seated next to his mother Irmelin Indenbirken, 82, and co-star Sean Penn during the ceremony. Fans embraced the clips as a fresh look at a well known star who usually keeps a low profile when cameras are not directly on him.