Fame went to my head: DiCaprio

November 3, 2004 - 2:27PM

Leonardo DiCaprio has admitted his ego was once so big he believed his acting had "altered the course of history".

The Titanic star said he became caught up in his own hype when he hit the Hollywood big time.

Fame went to his head after he was Oscar-nominated for his role in the 1994 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape? and hailed as the new Marlon Brando.


"You actually think you've altered the course of history."

The 29-year-old said he now had a more relaxed attitude to fame and credited his dad with bringing him back down to earth by making him focus on his acting rather than his superstar lifestyle.

He said some of today's young movie stars were on the same ego trip - but refused to name them.

DiCaprio is dating Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen and is said to have dated a string of beauties including Kate Moss, Helena Christensen, Eva Herzigova and Demi Moore.

Asked about the flings, he refused to go into detail but grinned: "I had fun."