Leonardo DiCaprio hits historic BAFTA record

Leonardo DiCaprio has secured another major career milestone after earning his seventh BAFTA Best Actor nomination, placing him alongside some of the most respected names in film history. The nomination, announced this week, recognises his performance in One Battle After Another and pushes him into a rare group that includes Daniel Day Lewis, Michael Caine, Laurence Olivier, Jack Lemmon, Peter Finch and Dustin Hoffman.

At 51, DiCaprio also set a new benchmark by becoming the youngest actor to reach seven BAFTA Best Actor nominations. The previous age record had been held by Dustin Hoffman, who achieved the same number at 52. The latest recognition adds to a long list of acclaimed performances from DiCaprio, with earlier BAFTA nominations for The Aviator, The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Revenant, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Dont Look Up. His win for The Revenant remains one of the defining moments of his awards career.

The achievement comes during a strong awards season for the actor. In the United States, DiCaprio also received an Oscar nomination for One Battle After Another, taking his Academy Award Best Actor tally to seven, alongside a supporting actor nomination for Whats Eating Gilbert Grape. His continued presence across major awards bodies highlights the lasting impact of his work across decades of cinema.

Online reaction followed quickly after the BAFTA announcement. Fans shared highlight reels from DiCaprios past performances, while film accounts posted side by side comparisons of his early career roles with his recent work. Several entertainment pages noted the age record, with many users praising his consistency and range. Others compared his achievement with Meryl Streeps long standing dominance in the actress categories, which continues to be referenced during awards season discussions.

Industry commentators also joined the conversation, pointing out how rare it is for actors to maintain awards momentum over such a long period. Social media platforms saw a surge in posts celebrating his place alongside acting icons, with trending topics connected to the BAFTAs and One Battle After Another drawing steady engagement throughout the day.

While DiCaprio now shares the seven nomination milestone with several legendary performers, the broader awards landscape still features record holders such as Meryl Streep and Judi Dench, who continue to dominate overall performance category tallies. Even so, DiCaprios latest recognition reinforces his status as one of the most decorated actors of his generation.