Leonardo DiCaprio's lavish 50th birthday celebration leaves neighbors furious over noise and disruption
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Leonardo DiCaprio celebrated his 50th birthday in West Hollywood on Saturday, November 9, with an extravagant party that drew harsh condemnation from several of his neighbors.
In footage obtained by Fox News Digital, several locals from the neighborhood where the party was held can be heard berating security and complaining about the lack of consideration for their property.
Leonardo DiCaprio's A-list birthday celebration irked his fellow neighbors for 'loud party'
The Academy Award winner had a party at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, November 9, two days before he formally reached the milestone age, to celebrate with his loved ones.
Even though the party's interior was filled with clinking drinks and laughing, the situation outside was a very different tale. Disgruntled locals gathered next to the valet, annoyed by the number of visitors and the resulting traffic jams on their normally peaceful street.
"People are driving over my private property, my neighbor's private property. If there are damages here, who's responsible?" a man who was upset said to a woman in a long green jacket.
The man bemoaned, "Somebody just hit my car, ran over my front lawn," indicating that some visitors damaged property besides contributing to the created commotion.
Fox News Digital's footage showed the locals addressing security guards, voicing their annoyance, and requesting that the partygoers behave themselves.
The lengthy queue of automobiles attempting to navigate the area or arrive at the party is visible as the resident is led down the street by guys wearing security jackets.
Several engines rumble in the distance. "They keep going in and out, and somebody almost hit my car a minute ago," the resident added as he approached his driveway.
The video turned to a second younger male in the valet area who was equally unhappy. According to an insider, the event's valet was situated far from the party's real location.
Another young man appeared on camera slamming his door, approaching the chaos outside, and requesting the management in an attempt to understand what was happening. He became irate when someone advised that he contact the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
The LAPD confirmed to the news outlet that two complaints of a "loud party" were filed at 10.11 pm on Saturday and after midnight on Sunday, respectively, from the area of the birthday celebration for the 'Titanic' star.
Despite the chaos, it seemed DiCaprio took the initiative to inform locals about the celebration in advance, maybe to reduce unexpected reactions and complaints.
According to a Fox News source, although a heads-up was given, the scenario was not at all what many expected.
Inside Leonardo DiCaprio's celebrity-studded 50th birthday celebration
As the star of one of Hollywood's most famed professions, Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to lavish parties; he frequently hosts events of such magnitude.
His birthday celebration provided yet another glimpse into the inner workings of the entertainment industry, demonstrating the influence that the glitzy exterior can have on regular people.
Brad Pitt, Tobey Maguire, Robin Thicke, April Love Geary, Tyga, Odell Beckham Jr, Teyana Taylor, Bill Maher, Jamie Foxx, and Todd Phillips were among the celebrities who attended the star-studded event.
DiCaprio's parents, George DiCaprio and Irmelin Indenbirken, were also present, a source told People.
DiCaprio "had a family and friends dinner first, and then after was the big party," the insider said.
The 'Wolf of Wall Street' star was in a friendly mood, the insider continued, saying, "He was incredibly happy and hugging all his guests. Leo was on a high the whole night."
Regarding those present at the birthday celebration, the insider said that Pitt "was in the front patio of the party the entire night." "Jamie was holding court in one part of the party, and Todd was holding court in another," the insider also said of Foxx and director Phillips.
Eventually, DiCaprio's 50th birthday was about the celebration as much as it was about how celebrity culture affects the communities in which they live.
