Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in The White Lotus, revealed on a video for IMDB that she had a crush on Leonardo DiCaprio while growing up, sparked by his role in the 1996 film Romeo and Juliet. This confession spread on social media, with one person posting side-by-side photos of Sweeney and DiCaprio on X. Irish airline Ryanair joined in on the joke, saying that Sweeney was “too old” for the Oscar winner, referencing DiCaprio’s alleged preference for dating younger women. The post garnered millions of views and mixed reactions from social media users, some jokingly sympathizing with Sweeney while others found the airline’s comment humorous.
Social media users expressed a range of reactions to Ryanair’s post, with some finding it funny and others feeling sorry for Sweeney, who recently turned 26. DiCaprio is currently dating a 25-year-old Italian supermodel and has been linked to several younger women in the past. Sweeney, on the other hand, is engaged to a businessman and prefers to keep her personal life out of the public eye. She has previously stated that she avoids dating people in the entertainment industry to maintain a sense of normalcy. It remains to be seen how Sweeney and DiCaprio will respond to the social media banter and whether they will address the comments made by the airline.
The internet has long joked about DiCaprio’s dating preferences, with rumors suggesting that he only dates women under the age of 25. This speculation has added fuel to the fire surrounding the comments made by Ryanair about Sweeney’s crush on the actor. Despite the lighthearted nature of the post, it has sparked conversations about age differences in relationships and societal expectations around dating. Sweeney’s engagement to a businessman outside of the entertainment industry highlights her desire for privacy and a more low-key personal life.
As the post by Ryanair gains traction online, Sweeney and DiCaprio may be fielding questions about their thoughts on the humorous exchange. While DiCaprio is known for his work in Hollywood and his relationships with younger women, Sweeney has carved out a niche for herself as a rising star in television and film. Her engagement to a non-celebrity highlights her commitment to keeping her personal life private and focusing on her career. It remains to be seen how both individuals will navigate the attention surrounding the social media banter and whether they will address it publicly.
