DiCaprio gained widespread recognition for his role as Romeo in Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of "Romeo + Juliet".

He achieved international stardom with his role as Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s "Titanic", which became the highest-grossing film in the world at the time.

After the success of "Titanic", DiCaprio reduced his workload and sought roles in other genres to shed his image as a romantic hero.