American actor Leonardo DiCaprio once again found himself in the spotlight due to his reaction during the Academy Awards ceremony, which took place on the night of March 16 in Los Angeles. Without saying a single word, he managed to become the hero of internet memes thanks to his facial expression in response to a joke from the host.
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Leonardo DiCaprio – Back in the Center of Meme Culture
During the ceremony, the show’s host, comedian Conan O’Brien, addressed DiCaprio, calling him the “King of Memes” and reminding everyone that the actor’s images often go viral online. Popular images of DiCaprio with a champagne glass, which have become classics of the internet, were broadcast on the big screens.
“That feeling when you didn’t agree to this.”
In response, Leonardo DiCaprio awkwardly glanced at the camera, forced a smile, and shrugged. This moment instantly spread across the internet, with Instagram users joking: “The King of Memes is back! Conan O’Brien has unlocked a new meme with Leonardo DiCaprio at the 2026 Oscars. A classic from the actor that couldn’t be missed!”
2026 Oscars: Highlights and Records
Despite numerous jokes from the host, the 98th Academy Awards did not leave viewers with particularly memorable events. American media noted that this year’s show was neither too boring nor exceptionally interesting.
- Director of the film “Hamnet” Chloe Zhao impressed the audience with her understated look: a black dress with a sheer veil and a diamond necklace from “Bulgari” highlighted her individual style.
- Fashion experts noted a large number of stylish looks on the red carpet, but some stars also received criticism for their outfits.
It is known that the main winner of the “2026 Oscars” was the thriller “The Sinners,” which won 16 awards out of 24 nominations. This set a new record for the awards, previously held by the films “All About Eve” (1950), “Titanic” (1997), and “La La Land” (2016).
In the photo: American actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Photo: Getty Images