This boy, who was raised in a tiny old house and is now one of the highest-paid Oscar winners with many mansions, was formerly considered “very poor.”

The Humble Beginnings

Nestled in a rough Los Angeles neighborhood stood a weathered, cramped house, where a young boy grew up. Despite facing poverty and witnessing family struggles, he avoided the pitfalls of his neighborhood, driven by his passion for performing.

The young boy on July 1, 1975 | Source: Getty Images
The young boy's childhood home as seen on January 8, 1998 | Source: Getty Images
The boy and his mother pose for a portrait in their home in 1975 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images

Early Pursuit of Dreams

From a young age, he displayed a passion for performing, finding solace in front of the camera. Despite facing rejections and setbacks, he persisted, fueled by the realities of his upbringing.

The young boy and his step-brother pose outside their house in July 1978 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Leornado DiCaprio with his parents posing outside their home in Hollywood, California, circa 1976 | Source: Getty Images

The Road to Stardom

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