Leonardo DiCaprio paid tribute to Robert Redford at the premiere of One Battle After Another (2025) in London last night following the news of the late actor’s death
The late Robert Redford was the subject of tributes by Leonardo DiCaprio at a film premiere in the UK yesterday. It came following the news earlier in the day that the Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid star had died, aged 89.
It was announced that Robert, also known for films like All the President’s Men (1976), died surrounded by loved ones in the morning. The news prompted tributes to the acclaimed actor and director, who despite retiring in recent years, made his final on-screen appearance just months ago.
Leonardo, 50, paid tribute at the premiere of his new film One Battle After Another (2025) in London last night. Whilst at the event in Leicester Square, he described Robert as an “absolute legend” and an “inspiration”.
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Speaking to Deadline, Leonardo said he has “a lot” to say about the late actor, adding that his death is an “incredible loss”. He added: “I admired that man very much, not only as an actor, but as a director and an environmentalist.”
He was asked if Robert had inspired his own environmental work. He mentioned the environmental advocacy group the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDR), which lists both Leonardo and Robert as trustees, in his response.
The Titanic star also referenced Robert having founded the Sundance Institute, with the late actor said to have wanted to support independent filmmakers. The institute is said to have later assumed control of a festival, which later became the Sundance Film Festival, in Park City, Utah, in 1985.
Addressing whether Robert had influenced his environmentalism, Leonardo said that he had, adding that the late actor was a member of the NRDC. He continued: “He’s been an advocate for indigenous rights, saved a lot of land in Utah. Not only that, [he] created the Sundance Film Festival.”
Leonardo, who is himself a co-founder of the environmental group Earth Alliance, went on to describe Robert as an “absolute legend”. He added that the Candidate star was an “inspiration” and that his death this week is a “huge loss”.
Speaking to the Tennessean at the premiere, Leonardo said that Robert paved the way for films like One Battle After Another. He said: “We have a film tonight that we’re premiering that is about … it’s a political thriller in a lot of ways and he was the one that created the foundation for all that with All the President’s Men and Three Days of the Condor.”
Leonardo also paid tribute to Robert in a post on Instagram yesterday. He shared a photo of him on the platform and wrote in the caption with it: “Actor, activist, passionate environmentalist, and champion of the arts.”
He continued by writing in the post: “His unwavering commitment to protecting our planet and inspiring change matched his immense talent.” Leonardo concluding by telling fans: “His impact will endure for generations to come.”
Source: Mirror
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