# Dark Broody Celeb Shoots The Leonardo Dicaprio GQ Australia Cover Showcases His Serious Side By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-02-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leonardo-dicaprio-gq-australia References: [mean-and-proud.livejournal](http://mean-and-proud.livejournal.com/498693.html) & [gq.au](http://www.gq.com.au/) The Leonardo DiCaprio GQ Australia cover shoot features the A-list actor and philanthropist in a black peacoat (collar up) with his trademark serious glare. The star of the recent film 'J. Edgar' has spent a lot of time in Australia in the past year filming Baz Luhrmann's adaption of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel 'The Great Gatsby,' in which he plays the title role. DiCaprio dated Gossip Girl star Blake Lively for part of 2011 after breaking it off with his long-term girlfriend, model Bar Refaeli. The 'Inception' star talks money, success and power with GQ Australia, which declares "Leo Rising" on its cover. The Leonardo DiCaprio GQ Australia shoot was lensed by photographer Craig McDean, and is the February-March edition of the magazine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Exploring eco-friendly and ethical fashion choices in response to the increasing awareness of environmental issues in the fashion industry. - **Celebrity Philanthropy:** The trend of celebrities using their influence and resources to support charitable causes and promote social good. - **Biographical Films:** The rise of biographical films depicting the lives of real-life individuals, providing audiences with a deeper understanding of notable figures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunities in the fashion industry to promote sustainable practices and offer eco-friendly clothing options. - **Entertainment:** Exploring partnerships between celebrities and charitable organizations to support social causes and engage audiences in philanthropic efforts. - **Film:** Creating captivating biographical films that highlight the lives and achievements of notable individuals from various fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [Actor-Backed Electric Automobile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rise-of-electric.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiger.md) - [New Year-Themed Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-tiger.md)