Leonardo DiCaprio showered his 16-year-old niece Normandie Farrar with luxury goods during a recent shopping spree in Beverly Hills. The outing, which included stops at Tiffany & Co. and Prada, comes amidst a history of family turmoil for DiCaprio and his estranged stepbrother, Adam Farrar, Normandie’s father.
According to Daily Mail, Normandie, who was reportedly “abducted” by her father at the age of six, appeared in good spirits as she carried shopping bags alongside her uncle, grandfather (George DiCaprio) and stepmother (Peggy Farrar).
DiCaprio attempted to maintain a low profile with a baseball cap and mask.
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The shopping spree follows a rare family dinner just two months prior. Notably absent were Normandie’s parents, Charity Moore and Adam Farrar, who have faced legal issues in the past, including an arrest for petty theft in 2016.
The public became aware of the family rift in 2014 when Adam was arrested on drug charges and took Normandie out of state, sparking a “kidnapping” investigation. The young girl was eventually returned to California and placed in her grandfather’s care.
Prior to the estrangement, Leonardo and Adam were reportedly close, even attending basketball games together. However, sources claim the relationship soured as DiCaprio’s career skyrocketed while Adam’s acting career stalled.
Since 2010, Adam has faced various legal charges, including harassment and domestic violence.
Despite the family’s complicated past, DiCaprio’s recent outings with his niece suggest a potential reconciliation, with some speculating it may be an olive branch towards his troubled stepbrother.