Leonardo DiCaprio has received criticism for taking a private jet from France to New York and back again to pick up an environmental award.
The actor was honoured at the Riverkeeper 50th Anniversary Ball for his environmental activism, and he flew from Cannes to receive the award before returning to the Film Festival to attend the anfAR gala.
Despite being recognised for his environmental work, the Hollywood star has come under fire for his choice of transportation, with some critics branding him a ‘hypocrite’ for taking a private jet.
But Leo’s rep was quick to jump to the actor’s aid, explaining that he hitched a lift rather than commissioning new flights.
"He was asked to speak at both Riverkeeper and amfAR events, but the only way to attend the two fundraisers was to hitch a ride with flights that were already planned,” his rep told US Weekly.
"Leo helped both events raise millions, donated his own funds, auctioned off his house and had speaking roles in both programs.”
DiCaprio also pledged $15 million to environmental causes at this year’s World Economic Forum.
Let’s cut him some slack, hey?