
Vittoria Ceretti is an Italian fashion model from Brescia, Lombardy. She began modeling at 14 after becoming a finalist in the Elite Model Look competition and went on to work with major fashion houses and appear on international Vogue covers. She is also known for her long-term professional association with Chanel and her relationship with actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
Early life
Vittoria Ceretti was born in Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, and grew up in the area. Her father, Giuseppe Ceretti, owns a flooring company, while her mother, Francesca Lazzari, was a housewife. Ceretti has said that she might have studied acting or psychology if she had not entered modeling.
At 14, she entered the Italian edition of the Elite Model Look competition and became a finalist. The competition led to her signing with Elite Model Management and provided the starting point for her professional career.
2012-2017: Early career
Ceretti made her runway debut in Milan for designer Kristina Ti. She later worked on ready-to-wear and beauty campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Prada, and Alexander McQueen. In 2015, she moved to New York at 17 to pursue modeling internationally and made her debut at the major fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, New York, and London.
A major early milestone came in 2016, when Steven Meisel photographed her for the cover of Vogue Italia and for a Prada campaign. In 2017, she appeared on the covers of Vogue Japan, American Vogue, and Vogue France. She was one of seven models featured on American Vogue's March 2017 cover marking the magazine's 125th anniversary.
2018-present: Rise to prominence
Ceretti's profile expanded through campaigns and runway work for Chanel, Fendi, Versace, Givenchy, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Zara, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, Gucci, and other brands. Her association with Chanel included beauty and ready-to-wear campaigns, including the Chanel Pre-Fall 2017 campaign. She also worked closely with Karl Lagerfeld, who selected her for Fendi and Chanel shows and valued her versatility.
In 2018, Ceretti appeared on the cover of British Vogue, completing the fashion industry's so-called Big Four of American, British, French, and Italian Vogue. Vogue Italia identified her as its most searched model that year. She was included on the Models.com Industry Icon list in 2021 as its youngest model at the time, and she has appeared on numerous international magazine covers.
Ceretti fronted Chanel's Beauty Holiday Campaign in 2023 and became the face of Pucci in 2024. She represented Italy at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where she carried the Italian flag and led a group of models during the flag handover segment. She has also said that acting could be a future possibility, although it was not her priority in the 2024 interview cited in the articles.
Personal life
Ceretti married Italian record producer and DJ Matteo Milleri, known professionally as Anyma, in Ibiza in 2020. Their marriage ended in divorce in June 2023.
Ceretti and Leonardo DiCaprio were first publicly linked in August 2023 after being seen together in Santa Barbara and Ibiza. Ceretti later said that they first met in Milan. They have appeared together at events and on trips, including the 2025 Met Gala and the 2026 Academy Awards, where they sat together inside the ceremony. In a 2025 Vogue France interview, Ceretti discussed the attention surrounding a relationship with someone who has a larger public profile and said that love can provide confidence.
Quick facts
- She was ranked on the Models.com Industry Icon list in February 2021 as the youngest model at the time.
- She participated in the flag handover ceremony at the opening ceremony of the 25th Milan Winter Olympics in February 2026.
- She has graced the covers of 13 international editions of Vogue, achieving the grand slam of the four major editions.
- She was discovered in 2012 through the Elite Model Look Model contest.
- She completed the Big Four of the fashion industry by appearing on the cover of British Vogue in 2018.
- She participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
- She was married to Italian record producer Matteo Milleri from 2020 to 2023.
- She carried the Italian flag during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
- She made her modeling debut at age 14 at the Elite Model Look competition.
- She appeared on the cover of American Vogue at age 18.
- She penned a public tribute to Karl Lagerfeld after attending the 2023 Met Gala dedicated to him.
- She served as Milan’s flagbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on February 6, 2026.
FAQs about Vittoria Ceretti
What is the age difference between Vittoria Ceretti and Leonardo DiCaprio?
The age difference between Vittoria Ceretti and Leonardo DiCaprio is 23 years.
How long have DiCaprio and Ceretti been together?
Vittoria Ceretti and Leonardo DiCaprio have been dating since August 2023.
How did Leo meet Vittoria?
Ceretti said in a Vogue France interview that she and Leonardo DiCaprio first met in Milan. They were publicly seen together for the first time in August 2023 in Santa Barbara and Ibiza.
Is Leonardo DiCaprio in love with Vittoria Ceretti?
Ceretti said that when a relationship is real and both people know they love each other, there is no reason to worry, adding that love protects and gives confidence.
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