LEONARDO DiCaprio has been telling pals he doesn’t want his romance with Gigi Hadid to become a ‘spectacle’ and wants to take it slow, but he may be ready to settle down.

The Hollywood actor, who recently split with long-time girlfriend Camila Morrone just after she turned 25, has been mocked for his history of dating younger women.

The Don’t Look Up star is said to be pursuing model Gigi Hadid, 27

The supermodel is reportedly unsure she seriously wants to date the 47-year-old

Now, the 47-year-old star has his sights set on mom-of-one Gigi, a supermodel and businesswoman, who at 27 is a slightly older than the women he’s used to.

The pair have been getting to know one another and were seen looking cozy at a party in New York recently, with a source exclusively telling The U.S. Sun Leo wants to keep it under wraps.

“Leo has been telling friends he doesn’t want he and Gigi to be a spectacle – they have been so secretive throughout seeing each other,” an insider spilled.

“He wants to take it slow. They are both high profile doesn’t want to put pressure her.

“They have been dating since Capri where they were on a yacht together alone.

“He knew he wanted to meet someone who he has similar views on life,” feeling Gigi is mature for her age.

The source went on to say he feels the model, who has two-year-old daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik, is a “real catch” and he wants to see where the romance might lead.

“He’s been saying he actually feels he is ready to do a George Clooney and meet the right person – now feels he can,” they said.

“He has been telling his friends he really hates the narrative of him only dating women under 25 – it upsets him – Gigi is 27 with a child.

“There is definitely chemistry, they adore each other, but he has no plans to make their relationship public yet.”

The U.S. Sun has reached out to Leo and Gigi’s reps for comment.

Multiple sources previously told PEOPLE the pair are definitely getting to know one another and the Oscar winner is “pursuing” younger Gigi, although she’s unsure she wants to date him.

Photographs emerged on Mail Online of the pair having a private moment together in New York at a celebrity bash, with Leo resting his hand on her leg.

Gigi and ex Zayn split in October 2021 after the ‘PILLOWTALK’ singer had an alleged spat with the model’s mother, Yolanda Hadid.

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“They’re not living together, but Zayn visits Gigi and Khai at the farm in Pennsylvania a lot when they’re there,” a source told Us Weekly.

“They like to spend time away from the city because it’s more safe, quiet, and exclusive.”

The Sun exclusively revealed this month that the actor broke it off with ex Camila after seven years together.

Although she had rarely spoken about their relationship, in 2019 she told The Los Angeles Times that the attention on their 22-year age gap annoyed her.

“There’s so many relationships in Hollywood — and in the history of the world — where people have large age gaps. I just think anyone should be able to date who they want to date,” she said.

A source revealed: “Leo and Camila ended their relationship over the summer.

“There are no bad feelings between them. It just came to a natural conclusion.”

During their relationship, Camila was regularly mocked by trolls, including one who told her the romance with Leo would be “over when you’re 25.”

The actor has never dated anyone over that age, with his exes including models Gisele Bundchen and Bar Refaeli, along with actress Blake Lively.

The actress rarely mentioned her relationship with the Hollywood actor

Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone split after seven years together

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