Leonardo DiCaprio opens up about nearly becoming ‘Lenny Williams’ at 12: ‘They believed my name sounded too ethnic’
Leonardo DiCaprio shared insights on "New Heights," recounting his agent's suggestion to change his name to "Lenny Williams" at age 12, which his father vehemently opposed. He also discussed early career rejections and his father's encouragement. DiCaprio is now preparing to collaborate with Martin Scorsese and Jennifer Lawrence in 'What Happens at Night.'
Leonardo DiCaprio shared insights on "New Heights," recounting his agent's suggestion to change his name to "Lenny Williams" at age 12, which his father vehemently opposed. He also discussed early career rejections and his father's encouragement. DiCaprio is now preparing to collaborate with Martin Scorsese and Jennifer Lawrence in 'What Happens at Night.'
