Leonardo DiCaprio has been in Cannes, but he hasn’t been photographed very much (if at all) this year. He doesn’t have any films opening at the film festival, but Leo likes to be in Cannes every year just for the parties. I’m sure he’s rented or borrowed a yacht and I’m sure that there’s a steady line of models, B-list actresses and assorted “others” in and out of that yacht. Leo wouldn’t miss Cannes for the world. Well, a few nights ago, Leo attended the Heart Fund’s Generous People Gala. The gala had a big charity auction, and wouldn’t you know? Leo was bidding on items right and left. He ended up winning a Chanel purse with a bid of $11,300 (it was a $10,000 purse). He won because he outbid Paris Hilton.
Leonardo DiCaprio: One. Paris Hilton: Zero. The actor, 40, and the heiress, 34, engaged in some haute haggling Monday evening at the Heart Fund’s Generous People Dinner Gala when they both bid on a pricey Chanel purse at the InterContinental Carlton Cannes.
A source tells PEOPLE that the Wolf of Wall Street star was indeed the victor after the friendly bidding war and walked away with the designer handbag, which was reportedly worth more than $10,000. (What a steal.) The sweetest part? DiCaprio snagged the bag for his mom, Irmelin.
But Hilton was anything but a sore loser. The generous duo stayed for the entire event, catching speeches, a musical performance by hip-hop artist Mos Def, a decadent dinner spread and all of the auctions.
“Paris was great. She bid on many things, and Leo did too,” the source says. “Both her and Leo were so active during the entire auction. It was really nice to see.”
Sporting a suit and his signature scruff, DiCaprio “was laughing and enjoying himself with his friends,” the onlooker says.
Well… at least it was for charity? Yes, I’ll give them that. I think Leo is just that guy – he likes to drink, party, throw around money and be the King of the P-ssy Posse. But he does donate money to some worthy causes, and hey, at least he’ll give the purse to his mom. I would like it more if he gave the purse to Rihanna though. And if you were in a bidding war with Paris Hilton, wouldn’t you just give up? Wouldn’t you say, “Huh, if Paris and I are trying to get the same purse, the purse probably isn’t worth it”?
Photos courtesy of WENN.
Me Thinks PARIS said, well if Leo wants it I´m gonna make sure he gets to PAY.
Best move ever from her!
What in the World is going on with Leo?
Moreover… why does he look more and more like Jack Nicholsen?
I would like to see a picture of this purse that costs more than my car
Daily Mail has the story with a picture: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3088706/Leo-DiCaprio-outbids-Paris-Hilton-Chanel-purse-mum-slapping-11-000-charity-gala-Cannes.html
It’s ok but I wouldn’t trade wheels for it. 😛
If I was bidding on something Paris Hilton also wanted, I’d take that as a sign not to buy it, and just write a cheque for the charity later.
All that money in the room and they only went $1300 over the actual worth of the item? Must not have been that great. Auctions should be more over the top for charity with millionaires/billionaires doing the bidding.
I agree. I was once at a charity auction at my church where someone bid $5000 on a flan that was cooked by an elderly Cuban immigrant lady. So only going $1300 over the value of something seems a pittance.
Leo, Leo, Leo. Why?
Paris Hilton at Cannes? What next Bieber and the Kardashians on the judging panel for the Palme d’Or?
She really is a rather unfortunate looking woman, particularly with the borderline drag-queen maquillage.
yeah, not trying to be mean, but I never understood all the fuss about her. to me, she’s not that hot.
He looks like a guy who sits in a dirty old conversion van just outside of school zones.
Spot on! This type of guy is what my kids call a “Puppy Van Man.”
Those two have been f**k buddies for years
He’s a great actor and I can’t wait to see his new movie. It will be nice to see his face again when he’s finished shooting. And that awful hair gone….
It’s sweet that he always treats his mother so well.
Blech.
They both look dreadful. The Dorian Gray thing is real. He just grosses me out at this point. She always has.
Leo is losing his hair!
Paris is freaking me out with that photo. She has turned into a plastic mannequin. Leo has been gross for about 6 years but I still like him for acting and env work, even though he does use private jets and huge energy-intensive yachts.
Ummmmm …. Leo looks horrible!