Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed one of his biggest career regrets: turning down the lead role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights. Speaking in an interview with Anderson, DiCaprio admitted the decision has lingered with him for years, calling the film “one of the greats.”

As he approaches his 50th birthday, the actor reflected on how aging has shifted his perspective. “Physically I’m about to be 50, but I feel about 32,” he said, adding that he values honesty and groundedness more than ever.

DiCaprio also spoke about avoiding back-to-back projects, explaining that time away from set helps him maintain clarity and passion for acting. “It’s important to have perspective,” he said, stressing the need to recharge between roles.