Leonardo DiCaprio’s 1991 Teen Beat Interview Has Resurfaced and It Is Hilariously Cringy

During the 2026 Golden Globes, host Nikki Glaser delivered a monologue that left the audience in stitches, specifically targeting the notoriously private Leonardo DiCaprio. While the actor is known for his serious roles and environmental activism, Glaser decided to dig into his past as a teen heartthrob. She jokingly claimed that the most in-depth interview he ever gave was to ‘Teen Beat’ magazine back in 1991. This prompted a viral resurfacing of the handwritten questionnaire, offering a rare and amusing glimpse into the mind of a seventeen-year-old DiCaprio.

The interview, which dates back to his time on the sitcom ‘Growing Pains’, features a series of simple questions answered in youthful handwriting. When asked about his favorite food, the young actor enthusiastically wrote “pasta, pasta, and more pasta.” The redundancy of the answer has delighted fans, who found the lack of pretension both hilarious and endearing. Glaser called out this specific quote during the ceremony, asking the actor if it was still his favorite meal. DiCaprio, displaying a good sense of humor, was seen mouthing “Yes!” to the camera while giving a thumbs up.

Beyond his culinary preferences, the questionnaire reveals other charmingly cringeworthy details typical of a teenager in the early nineties. Under the music section, he listed his favorite genres but misspelled “Reggae” in his haste. He also named Harry Connick Jr. as his favorite musician, a choice that contrasts sharply with the “cool” image often associated with Hollywood stars. However, one answer proved to be prophetic; he listed Jack Nicholson as his favorite actor, foreshadowing their future collaboration in the acclaimed film ‘The Departed’.

The resurfaced document has sparked a wave of nostalgia across social media, with fans dissecting every answer for clues about the star’s younger self. While his dating life often dominates headlines today, this blast from the past reminds everyone that he was once just an awkward teenager filling out magazine quizzes. The contrast between the serious, Oscar-winning actor and the boy who loved “pasta, pasta, and more pasta” highlights how much he has evolved over the decades. It serves as a funny reminder that even the biggest celebrities have embarrassing artifacts from their youth floating around.

Tell us in the comments what your favorite food was as a teenager and if it’s still the same today.