Gwen Stefani Almost Kissed Leonardo DiCaprio, But Here’s Why She Didn’t (Spoiler: It Wasn’t Because of Her Style)
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A near-kiss with Leo and the surprising reason Gwen held back.
Gwen Stefani just dropped a bombshell on her fans—and no, it’s not about her ever-changing hair or fashion choices. It’s about almost sharing a kiss with none other than Leonardo DiCaprio! Yes, you read that right. The Hollaback Girl nearly locked lips with one of Hollywood’s most legendary heartthrobs. And the story? Well, it’s as wild as you’d expect from the woman who made “cherry lips, crystal skies” a thing.
While chatting about her iconic style with Harper’s Bazaar, Gwen took a stroll down memory lane to her 2004 role in Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, where she played the glamorous Jean Harlow, opposite Leo, who portrayed Howard Hughes. Turns out, she almost had the chance to kiss the Titanic star, but alas—almost was the keyword here.
“I was in a Martin Scorsese film playing Jean Harlow, and I almost got to kiss Leonardo DiCaprio,” Gwen revealed with a laugh. “But I didn’t get to, so too late for that!” Well, that’s a plot twist we didn’t see coming.
While on Harper’s BAZAAR: Fashion Flashback, Gwen Stefani talked about starring in Scorsese’s 2004 film The Aviator and let slip that she almost got to kiss bae Leonardo DiCaprio in the film.#LeonardoDiCaprio#GwenStefani#TheAviator pic.twitter.com/he2feuPDEC
— Daily Leo DiCaprio (@dailyleodicapri) December 19, 2024
Gwen, known for her legendary musical career, admitted that acting in The Aviator was a bit outside her comfort zone. “I didn’t have any skills, I just tried out,” she confessed. Picture this: Gwen walking into the Bel-Air Hotel to audition with zero experience, but still landing a part with just three lines. She totally nailed it, though—no big deal.
Filming the movie was “one of the most incredible, scary experiences” for Gwen, but it’s clear she survived it like a true rockstar. And while she didn’t get to smooch Leo, she’s still got the memories—plus, you know, the whole career in music and fashion.
And speaking of almosts, let’s not forget that Gwen also almost played the iconic Jane Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. But, as she put it, she “wanted to do music more,” which is probably a good call when you’re already crushing it on stage and in the spotlight.
So, while Gwen’s near-kiss with Leo never turned into a full-on lip-lock, let’s all take a moment to appreciate the fact that she’s still living her best life—fashion icon, music legend, and almost movie star!
