As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, displacing over 100,000 residents, the city's climate-conscious Hollywood elite appear to be more focused on personal comfort than embodying the environmental principles they espouse.
Among them is climate change advocate Leonardo DiCaprio, who was recently seen escaping the turmoil with his model girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, on a private jet bound for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
According to Gateway Pundit, DiCaprio, an Oscar-winning actor renowned for his climate change activism and the founder of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, has once again exhibited what critics label as "Hollywood elite eco-hypocrisy." The actor, who has invested millions into climate change initiatives through his foundation, has long been a vocal proponent of reducing carbon emissions. However, his personal lifestyle choices seem to contradict his public stance.
DiCaprio enjoys the luxury of living in expansive mansions, flying across the globe on private jets, and partying on superyachts. Meanwhile, the average citizen is expected to make sacrifices to combat climate change. "Leonardo DiCaprio and his model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti were spotted arriving in Mexico on a private jet amid the devastating LA fires," reported the Daily Mail, highlighting the disparity between the actor's advocacy and actions.
The actor's decision to use a private jet during a significant natural disaster affecting his community has raised eyebrows, given his reputation as an environmental advocate. Despite his casual attire of a hoodie and baseball cap, the actor's seemingly nonchalant demeanor as he disembarked the plane with Ceretti did little to quell the criticism.
DiCaprio's history of carbon-intensive travel is well-documented. In 2016, he faced backlash for taking a private jet from Cannes to New York and backa roughly 8,000-mile round tripto accept an environmental award. In 2014, he reportedly used a private jet six times within six weeks, traveling between New York and Los Angeles, as reported by the Telegraph.
In an attempt to mitigate such criticism, DiCaprio has made efforts to reduce his carbon footprint. In 2021, he reportedly chose to fly commercially to the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. Yet, he continues to partake in carbon-intensive activities, such as vacationing on luxury yachts, which significantly contribute to carbon emissions. This ongoing contradiction between DiCaprio's public advocacy and personal lifestyle choices continues to fuel the debate on the sincerity of Hollywood's climate warriors.
Login