Golden Globes Video Goes Viral, Leonardo DiCaprio Refuses to Reveal Who He Was Chatting With

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SecondUpdate.com – Leonardo DiCaprio has finally spoken out about his viral moment at the 2026 Golden Globes.

However, instead of satisfying public curiosity, the Oscar-winning actor chose to keep the identity of the person he was chatting with in the widely circulated video a secret.

The moment began when Golden Globes cameras caught DiCaprio laughing heartily and appearing highly animated while talking to someone outside the frame.

The brief clip was later uploaded to the Golden Globes’ official TikTok account and quickly went viral, sparking various speculations among netizens.

Responding to the buzz, DiCaprio offered a brief clarification in an interview with Deadline after the announcement of the Oscar nominations on Thursday (January 22, 2026).

The 51-year-old actor only said that he was talking with a friend, without revealing any further details.

DiCaprio’s reserved stance only fueled public curiosity. Previously, his co-star in One Battle After Another, Teyana Taylor, had thought that the person in the viral video was herself.

In an interview with Access Hollywood, Taylor said she had indeed chatted and laughed with DiCaprio that night. The two discussed their daughters’ interest in the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters. However, she admitted she was unaware that the moment had been caught on camera.

Taylor later clarified the story during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She revealed that DiCaprio was actually talking to someone else in the viral clip.

She added that DiCaprio had more than one conversation about the same film that evening. According to Taylor, the actor himself did not clearly remember who he was speaking with at the time the viral moment occurred.

Another clue emerged from a video recorded during a Golden Globes commercial break. In the clip, DiCaprio can be seen making eye contact with someone, pointing in their direction, then laughing while talking.

The video was shared by The New York Times reporter Kyle Buchanan, further deepening the mystery surrounding the person’s identity.

Amid the frenzy over the viral video, Leonardo DiCaprio’s career appears to be at its peak.

His latest film, One Battle After Another, delivered a stellar performance at the 2026 Golden Globes, taking home four awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film also earned six nominations at the 2026 Actor Awards. In addition, DiCaprio achieved another milestone by securing his eighth Oscar nomination in the Best Actor category for a Leading Role.

Beyond the acting nomination, the film also competed in prestigious categories such as Best Picture and Best Director.

While the public continues to speculate about the figure behind the viral Golden Globes 2026 video, Leonardo DiCaprio seems determined to maintain his privacy and stay focused on his achievements in the film industry.