12 Things You Didnt Know About Leo Di Caprio

*sighs* we wish he would paint us like one of his French girls!

1. His Middle Name is 'Wilhelm'

...yeah, we thought that was pretty weird too!

2. He is actually named after Leonardo Da Vinci

3. He Once Said That Acting In 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' Was The Best Fun He's Ever Had.

4. His Father Was a Comic Book Dealer!

5. Instead Of Christian Bale, Leo Was Supposed To Play The Lead in 'American Psycho'

...But due to conflicting schedules, he didn't take the part (or the $20 million dollar pay cheque)

6. Leo Was Drawn To The Role Of 'Jay Gatsby'

He was fascinated with the character, because he loved the concept of " a man who came from absolutely nothing, who created himself solely from his own imagination. Gatsby's one of those iconic characters because he can be interpreted in so many ways: a hopeless romantic, a completely obsessed wacko or a dangerous gangster, clinging to wealth."

7. When Filming 'Blood Diamond', He Adopted a South African Girl

N'awwww - he sends her a monthly cheque and talks to her on the phone regularly. How lovely?!

8. 'The Shining' Is One of His All Time Favourite Films

...uncanny resemblance to Jack Nicholson, wouldn't you say?

9. He Is 6ft Tall

(And is one of the few men that looks better without a beard!)

10. When Asked What He Looks For In A Woman, He Said "Humility, A Sense of Humour And Not A Lot Of Drama"

...Form an orderly queue, ladies!

11. His Net Worth is $200 Million

12. Leo Is A Gay Rights Activist

Donating $61000 to GLAAD last year. Yay Leo!