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America Ferrera Overwhelmed by Meeting Leonardo DiCaprio, Recalls Crying Incident

The 'Barbie' star shared her emotional reaction to meeting DiCaprio for the first time, highlighting the impact of childhood connections on starstruck moments.

  • America Ferrera, Oscar-nominated for her role in 'Barbie', recounted crying after meeting Leonardo DiCaprio, whom she admired since watching 'Titanic'.
  • Ferrera's husband, Ryan Piers Williams, was present during the incident and encouraged her to 'stop crying'.
  • The actress expressed hope that DiCaprio never learns about her emotional reaction to their meeting.
  • Ferrera also shared her admiration for Tom Hanks, revealing he was the actor she aspired to be growing up.
  • Ferrera's encounter with DiCaprio and Hanks underscores the profound impact of childhood connections on interactions with admired figures.
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