Beverly Hills, California, USA: A candid moment featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and young actor Owen Cooper has gone viral from the Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday, January 11, at the Beverly Hilton. Cooper created history by becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Best Supporting Actor (Male) award in a television series, and was seen posing happily beside DiCaprio, who flashed a thumbs-up during the interaction.

In the widely shared clip, Cooper beams with excitement as the two pose for photographs. A charming moment shows the young actor lightly tapping DiCaprio on the shoulder before they regroup for another picture. Sharing the video on Instagram, the Golden Globes captioned it, “Two generations of remarkable teenage actors right here.” While DiCaprio did not win Best Actor for One Battle After Another, the film still secured four awards from nine nominations.

Accepting his award, Cooper said standing on the Golden Globes stage felt “unreal,” calling the journey unforgettable for his family. He spoke about taking a chance on drama classes despite early doubts and credited the support around him for his growth. With this win, Cooper also became the second-youngest male Golden Globe winner, following Ricky Schroder, earning recognition for his performance in a Stephen Graham-led Netflix limited series.