Why Maggie Smith is pulling for Leonardo DiCaprio
This is Leonardo DiCaprio's year, we've all been told. The momentum is there for him to finally win that elusive best-actor Oscar on his sixth attempt.
But he also has something else the other nominees don't: the backing of Dame Maggie Smith.
Yes, you read that right. The Dower Duchess loves her some Leo. And based on the big ol' smacker he planted on her at the BAFTA Awards, Leo loves her right back.
Smith explained to NPR's Fresh Air what it was like to get kissed by Leo and why she's such a fan:
"That was the thrill for me (laughter) — a real thrill because I think he's a terrific actor. AndI've been rooting and voting for him since Gilbert Grape. I thought he was so amazing in that one. He was a young man, really very young boy, wasn't he?"