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For all of you faithful Leo fans, here's the latest scoop on his upcoming appearance on "Oprah."
According to Warner Bros, the episode - which was taped last week - will now air on Dec 6, not coincidentally, the day of the Los Angeles premiere of his new film "Blood Diamond."
And here's a fashion scoop: DiCaprio and his "Diamond" co-star Djimon Hounsou both wore red rubber Blood Diamond bracelets and spoke about the issue of conflict stones on the show.
These new bracelets -- designed to help support Global Witness and Amnesty International's ongoing work on this important issue -- will be handed out to guests at the premiere.
Not invited? No sweat.
You can get a red rubber bracelet (just $2) just like Leo's by clicking here.
You'll also get a real education about the conflict diamond issue that is so important to the social and environmental activist/actor.
It's worth mentioning that there are literally thousands of innocent men, women and children in South Africa who can't wear these bracelets.
Why? Their hands and arms were hacked off by rebels during the '90s decade-long civil war in Sierra Leone, a war financed and fueled in large part by the illicit sale of rough "conflict" or "blood" diamonds.
That's why Leo told Time magazine last week that he would never let one of his girlfriends wear diamonds. So if you're planning to be in the crowd at the Westwood premiere and hope to catch his eye, I'd advise skipping the bling and slipping on a red rubber Blood Diamond bracelet. Then just scream "Leeeeeoooo!"
You might also try, "I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours" and hold up your Blood bracelet hand.
Photo Credits: Leonardo loves his new "Blood Diamond" movie and bracelet. See it and wear one.
Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
Photo Credits: Blood Diamond Clean Diamond red rubber bracelets courtesy of Global Witness and Amnesty International
Was just at the premiere and dressing for the red carpet, I definitely gave more thought about what kind of impact my choices would have. My view point MAY be affected already by the fact that I'd been in Mozambique as a guest of Ed's during the filming BUT I don't think any other actor/actress (no matter how vain) could watch this movie and make the same choices AFTER seeing it.
Posted by: Dominika Wolski | December 07, 2006 at 05:03 PM
Do you really think actresses will care enough about the film to not wear diamonds , though? The vast majority of them only care about looking good, so they probably couldn't care less where their diamonds originate from. Look how many of them wear real fur.
Posted by: iona | November 28, 2006 at 09:31 PM
Thanks , Elizabeth, looking forward to Oprah appearance and film !
Posted by: Florida25 | November 26, 2006 at 06:34 AM
Perhaps someone should let Leo know about Moissanite.
Here's the web address: www.moissanite.com
Posted by: Jack Harris | November 24, 2006 at 10:22 PM
Show me another film that will have a bigger impact on the usually bling-blanketed red carpets this awards season and I'll be happy to write about it. But right now, it appears that Blood Diamond will have the strongest effect on what accessories women will or won't wear to the Oscars and the Golden Globes. Nuff said?
Posted by: elizabeth snead | November 24, 2006 at 05:40 PM
Re you on this movie's payroll? You are constantly promoting it and I doubt it's because you care about this issue so much. Why is this the only movie you care about?
Posted by: iona | November 24, 2006 at 05:54 AM
Thanks Elizabeth! It'll be great to see Leonardo on Oprah, he so rarely appears on talk shows.
Posted by: Patrizia | November 23, 2006 at 11:31 AM
thanks Elizabeth! Looking forward to seeing Leonardo being interviewed by Oprah. He doesn't appear on talk shows very often,
Posted by: Patrizia | November 23, 2006 at 11:29 AM