DiCaprio ‘Sick Mom’ scare erupts after A-Lister brings girlfriend to Oscars

DiCaprio has historically been accompanied by the 83-year-old Indenbirken at major ceremonies, including the Golden Globes and BAFTAs earlier this year, and decided to appear with Ceretti instead, a notable departure from his usual pattern.

A source close to the actor said: “There was quiet concern among those in his circle that Irmelin might not be feeling well enough to attend this time, which would explain the change. She was such a constant presence at these events that her absence immediately raised questions.”

Another insider added: “When someone who is usually by his side at every important moment is suddenly not there, people naturally start to worry. The assumption in some quarters is that there could be a health problem behind the scenes, rather than it simply being a change in preference.

“Irmelin has always been incredibly important to Leo, so it feels important that she cannot attend the Oscars with him. There is speculation that she may not have been able to travel or attend due to illness, although nothing has been publicly confirmed.”

“There’s a lot of respect for how private he is about family matters, but that also means that when something like this happens, it doesn’t go unnoticed. People read into it and wonder if his mother’s health played a role in the decision,” she added.