Y’all, that is SO embarrassing!!
Last week, Leonardo DiCaprio turned heads when he left a West Hollywood nightclub with a brand new girl by his facet. After months of being linked to Gigi Hadid, the Titanic star was noticed returning to his roots — as in relationship somebody method youthful! He and 23-year-old Victoria Lamas had been photographed getting in the identical automotive collectively after a enjoyable night out in town, which naturally had us all questioning what was occurring.
Thankfully, we’re in luck! The aspiring actress’ well-known father, Lorenzo Lamas, obtained just a little too chatty with the New York Post on Thursday — completely confirming the romance after which awkwardly backtracking after Victoria was mortified to listen to he was speaking to the press!
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In the interview, Lorenzo, who’s finest recognized for his Golden Globe-nominated position in Falcon Crest, revealed his daughter is “smitten” with the Don’t Look Up star, saying:
“I know she likes him very much. I think they met last month. I’m not sure of the circumstances, but that’s what she told me.”
Hmm. If they met final month then meaning this has been occurring longer than we thought! Noted! Confirming the pair is the actual deal, the 64-year-old added:
“She’s very smitten. I told her to treat the relationship like a holiday — just enjoy it as much as you can for as long as it lasts. And if it lasts for more than a typical holiday, great. But if not, then just guard your heart, you know? Because she’s very young.”
While the daddy of six had no qualms about Leo’s partying popularity or the 25-year age hole (!!!), he did have one reservation concerning the relationship, teasing:
“I just told her, you know, absolutely no trans-Atlantic cruises with Leo.”
LOLz!! Gotta love a very good dad joke. The cleaning soap star continued:
“Anyway, I’m excited for her. I know that it’s been a while since she’s had a serious relationship … She’s got a big heart and she tends to give it freely.”
Seems fairly severe, proper? Well….
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About quarter-hour after hanging up with the reporter, Lorenzo known as again — to completely stroll again EVERYTHING he’d simply stated! He sheepishly revealed Victoria “just wants to keep everything private.” Apologizing, he famous:
“I only talked to you because I felt it would be a positive thing, but she does not feel that way.”
So, what’s occurring between Leo and Victoria then? He up to date:
“They’re friends, they’re not in a serious relationship. And I just want that to be clear.”
But then issues obtained much more mortifying when he continued to elaborate on his mess up — suggesting Victoria may be just a little extra into Leo than he’s into her. Oof! Lamos characterised the connection as nothing greater than a “friendship,” noting that the pair met in a “social environment” – not a romantic one:
“They were seen one time in West Hollywood at a club. I mean, that is not dating.”
What about assembly final month? Is he altering his story now that he obtained in hassle along with his daughter? Hmm… All that stated, the actor couldn’t maintain again all the way in which and continued to share his fatherly recommendation — making the scenario much more cringe! He stated:
“Yeah, smitten, but they’re not dating. She’s fond of him, obviously. But they’re not dating, and she does not want that out there because that would be really bad. It’d be embarrassing for her if he should happen to read something that said that they’re dating and they’re not.”
He repeated:
“They’re just friends, but she is smitten, of course. And that was my cautionary tale to her: Just take one step at a time. But as of now, they’re not an item. They’re not exclusive to each other.”
Well, think about her embarrassed AF proper now!! Vicky higher be certain her pops retains his mouth shut to any extent further or he may wreck her shot with Leo! Thoughts?! How would you react in case your dad was spilling all of your secrets and techniques like this? SOUND OFF (beneath)!
[Image via WENN/Avalon & Victoria Lamas/Lorenzo Lamas/Instagram]