Austin Butler following in 'love guru' Leonardo DiCaprio's footsteps after Kaia Gerber split: Source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Austin Butler is reportedly following in the footsteps of his "love guru" Leonardo DiCaprio after splitting from model girlfriend Kaia Gerber and embracing the plethora of women he is attracting.
The 33-year-old is well aware of his status as the "It guy" in the industry and wants to stay at the top of his game after calling it quits with the 23-year-old daughter of business tycoon Rande Gerber and supermodel Cindy Crawford, according to RadarOnline.
Austin Butler reportedly becoming playboy Hollywood bachelor like his friend Leonardo DiCaprio
According to an insider, the 'Elvis' star has even been consulting the 'Titanic' hitmaker for advice, who has a reputation for leading an affluent bachelor life.
"Austin KNOWS he's the It Guy in Hollywood and he plans to take advantage of that," an insider told RadarOnline.
Sources further added that Butler has been looking to his 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' co-star, 50, for guidance on how to deal with beautiful women.
"Leo's happy to pass on his expertise to a young stud that he believes is worthy to follow in his footsteps," the source said.
"Leo's like his love guru, pointing him to women who won't expect too much in terms of a relationship – but are happy to bask in his stardom for a while," they added.
The source claimed that Butler, who also takes advice from DiCaprio on roles, ended his relationship with Kaia when the cover girl and her parents pushed him to commit, and the 'Inception' star cautioned him about being put in awkward situations.
"Austin is sorry he hurt her, but he wants to let Leo guide him through the spoils of stardom – and Leo's happy to have a playboy protégé," the insider shared.
Austin Butler 'wants a quieter, more serious life' following Kaia Gerber split
Austin Butler is said to have found love again after splitting from Kaia Gerber, who is starting a new chapter in her life with actor Lewis Pullman.
Despite having a rather private relationship, Kaia and Pullman were recently spotted together in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, further information on Butler's private life has also come to light. 'The Dead Don't Die' star is apparently dating Alice, a woman he met in New York City while filming 'Caught Stealing', as per Geo News.
According to an insider, Butler has been following Alice's private Instagram account since August 2024. "They exchanged contacts and are still close," the source told the Daily Express US.
"When his relationship with Kaia started to fall apart, he sought peace with someone outside the industry. He wants a quieter, more serious life now," a different source said of Butler.
According to reports, Alice is not in the entertainment industry, despite being a guitarist and fan of Elvis Presley's songs. "She’s modest and avoids the spotlight," the source added.
Kaia Gerber 'still grieving' the end of her relationship with Austin Butler
In the meantime, Kaia Gerber has been grieving in private ever since she broke up with the 'Dune' star near the end of 2024, as per Life & Style.
"This is by far the most meaningful relationship she’s ever had. She’s young, so three years for her is a lot, but her family is helping her and making sure she knows that this too shall pass," an insider said.
"She’s hurting a lot right now, but she will get over this and go on to have plenty more love in her life. Yes, Austin was great and when they were good, it was very good. But that has not been the case for a while and it’s just time to let go," they added.
The source said that Gerber will not "have trouble finding a new boyfriend" because she is "absolutely stunning and she’s smart with a huge heart."
"It’s just a matter of her being open to someone new, which isn’t the case right now, she’s still grieving the end of this," the mole concluded.
