Leonardo DiCaprio's road to fame

Leonardo DiCaprio may be one of the best-known Hollywood actors today. However, it took time and patience to earn the megastar status that he enjoys today.

DiCaprio's road to fame began in 1991 when he secured his first semi-regular role on a TV series - 'Growing Pains.' That same year young Leo also made his debut on the big screen with the horror flick 'Critters 3.'

The 1990s were kind to DiCaprio, and the roles, although small at first, kept on coming until, by the end of the 1990s, DiCaprio's career was on fire, and he was a full-on American heartthrob.

Over the years, Leonardo DiCaprio has made a massive transformation in his looks, professional career, and his personal life. Join us for a look at some of the most pivotal moments in DiCaprio's life so far.

One of the most crucial breakthrough moments in Leonardo DiCaprio's career was in 1993 when 19 years old Dicaprio landed a starring role beside Robert De Niro in 'This Boy's Life.'

Next, that same year, DiCaprio starred in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' alongside Johnny Depp. Leonardo's work in the film earned him his first Oscar nomination for best supporting actor, and many consider this to have been the boost he needed to be seen as an up-and-coming actor in Hollywood.

Next, in 1996 came the role of Romeo in 'Romeo + Juliet' with the in the making 90s 'it' girl Claire Danes. If playing Romeo himself wasn't enough to make Leonardo every teen girl's crush at the time, the actor then landed the role of Jack in 'Titanic' in 1997.

Alongside Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio saw himself flung into the limelight as flocks of teenage girls made pilgrimages to the cinema to watch the tragic story of Jack Dawson and Rose on the big screen over and over again.

Not only did 'Titanic' solidify Leonardo and Kate as stars as the film won multiple awards, but also a life-long friendship between the film's two stars. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio are reportedly still friends to this day.

DiCaprio continued to see great success in the world of acting as the new millennium began. Even though Leonardo tried to be discreet with his love life, the media's interest could not be kept at bay. The star of 'Catch Me If You Can' certainly didn't have any problems finding a date in Hollywood.

DiCaprio has always had a thing for models, and thanks to his good looks and star status, he has been lucky enough to date some of the most beautiful women in the world.

From a rumored relationship with Naomi Campbell in the 1990s to his current squeeze of more than three years, Camila Morrone, Leonardo has proven he has exquisite taste.

But Leonardo's relationship that surely sold the most magazines at the tabloid stands was when he dated Gisele Bundchen from 1999-2005. Bundchen was one of the hottest models at the time and Leo one of the most sought-after actors, and together they made a stunning couple.

Unfortunately for fans, the couple was able to keep their relationship quite private and were rarely seen together in public. This picture of Gisele and Leonardo at the 2005 Oscars is one of the rare occasions that the couple was seen out together in public.

Later, in her memoir, Bundchen would speak about their break-up, and it seems from what she wrote that the pair most likely broke up over lifestyle discrepancies.

DiCaprio may be best known for dating supermodels and starring in some of the best films in recent years; the actor also has time for another passion - taking care of the environment.

In 1998 DiCaprio started the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, dedicated to returning the "balance to threatened ecosystems" and "ensuring the long-term health and well-being of all Earth's inhabitants."

Later, in 2009 Leonardo released his own documentary titled 'The 11th Hour', which examines what will happen to the world if nothing is done about climate change.

In 2014 Leonardo DiCaprio was named a Messenger of Peace by the United Nations in recognition of his work against climate change. DiCaprio continues to attend the Climate Summit as well as give speeches on the importance of environmental awareness.

Leonardo DiCaprio has been working in Hollywood for more than thirty years now and certainly has the funds to stop everything and enjoy a very early retirement. However, the successful actor doesn't show any signs of slowing down soon.

From his most recent major success, Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' to his newest projects such as 'Don't Look Up' and Scorcese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' Leonardo has plenty on the go.

In addition, Variety reporter that DiCaprio would be making a rare tv performance in an adaptation of 'The Devil in the White City' and the Hollywood Reporter was the first to announce that DiCaprio would be playing Teddy Roosevelt in the biopic titled 'Roosevelt.'

Leonardo DiCaprio certainly has come a long way from the earliest days in his career. From 'Growing Pains' to his Oscar-worthy performance in 'The Revenant' DiCaprio certainly has made quite the transformation.