Timothée Chalamet Shares Hilarious Text from Leonardo DiCaprio About His New Haircut
A Light-Hearted Text That Got Everyone Talking
During a recent campaign for Lucid Motors — promoting their Lucid Air Sapphire sedan — Timothée Chalamet confessed that the funniest surprise message he got came from none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. When asked to name the “greatest person” to receive a text from out of the blue, Chalamet didn’t hesitate: “DiCaprio.” What followed was a playful jibe referencing Chalamet’s recent buzz-cut:
“He fried me today,” Chalamet recalled. “He said, ‘I heard they shaved your head. Say it ain’t so.’” The Independent+1
A co-star in the interview — NBA’s Josh Hart — quickly jumped in to lighten the moment, telling Chalamet, “You’re good though. You rocking it.” The Independent
The Buzz Cut That Sparked the Joke
Chalamet’s new haircut first made waves in October, when he revealed his shaved head during an Instagram livestream — a move that fans linked to his transformation for his upcoming film Marty Supreme. In the film, Chalamet plays legendary table tennis player Marty Mauser. The Independent+1
In public appearances since then, he’s been spotted wearing a cap over the buzz cut, giving only subtle glimpses of his new look. The haircut difference seems to have struck DiCaprio — and struck a humorous chord in the casual text exchange. The Independent+1
A Glimpse of Their Ongoing Hollywood Bond
The text serves as a reminder of the bond between Chalamet and DiCaprio. The two first worked together in the 2021 film Don’t Look Up, and since then have maintained a friendly rapport. In past interviews, Chalamet revealed that DiCaprio once offered him career advice — “no hard drugs and no superhero movies,” advice that Chalamet said he respected. Yahoo News+1
That underlying respect may be part of what makes this playful text feel warm rather than mocking — a nudge from a seasoned veteran to a rising star on the cusp of another major release.
What It Shows: Humor, Respect, and Hollywood Camaraderie
While the exchange may be brief and light, it reveals a lot:
- That even A-list actors exchange spontaneous, joking texts about something as trivial as a haircut.
- That DiCaprio still looks out for and keeps in touch with younger colleagues.
- That Chalamet is embracing a bold new look — and doesn’t mind sharing his reactions, good or bad, with the public.
In short, it’s a small but telling moment of camaraderie in an industry often portrayed as cold and cutthroat.
