Leonardo di Caprio doesn't acknowledge traditional song and dance at Fiji hotel, dubbed as snobbish and disrespectful; video goes viral on TikTok

After visiting a hotel in Fiji, Leonardo DiCaprio was called a snob and disrespectful. Leonardo DiCaprio has been condemned after seemingly ignoring a customary Fijian welcoming ritual at a Fijian hotel, as quoted in a report by Express US.

In a TikTok video that has gone viral, DiCaprio is seen walking by hotel employees doing a traditional song and dance while sporting sunglasses, a black cap, and a tracksuit. It appears as though he is taking a phone call. The actor didn't acknowledge the actors and went straight to a waiting van.

People on social media reacted negatively to the incident. One person commented, "My fiji whānau, don't waste your energy. He's so disrespectful, omg."


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According to a report by Page Six, the birthday celebration upheld stringent privacy protocols, such as mandating that attendees cover their phone cameras with stickers.

The scene was nothing short of star-studded, and the night kicked off with an intimate dinner catered by Nobu.

Although Paparazzi took pictures of guests arriving and leaving, the birthday celebration kept its privacy intact, with no images or videos from inside the event being leaked.

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FAQs

Why is Leonardo DiCaprio being chastised following his visit to Fiji?
A viral TikTok video shows DiCaprio walking past a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony while on the phone, which some found disrespectful and dismissive.

How did people respond to Leonardo DiCaprio's actions in Fiji?
Social media users called him snobbish and disrespectful, criticising him for failing to acknowledge the performers during the traditional welcome.