Chase Infiniti'S Epic Clapback To Creepy Leonardo Dicaprio Question

Chase Infiniti Faces Awkward Moment at Premiere

American actress Chase Infiniti, fresh off landing her first major movie role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in "One Battle After Another," was thrust into the spotlight for an entirely different reason at the film's Los Angeles premiere on September 8. What should have been a night of celebration took a bizarre turn when she was interviewed by Variety’s Senior Culture & Events Editor, Marc Malkin.

Malkin, known for his viral celebrity moments, asked Infiniti a question that viewers quickly deemed "pervy." The question was about Infiniti's role in the film, where she portrays DiCaprio's character's daughter. "What's it like calling Leonardo DiCaprio 'Daddy?'" Malkin asked, leaving Infiniti visibly taken aback.

“Well I, umm, did not think that it would be something I would do.”

She managed a stiff smile and responded with professionalism, but the moment was already caught on camera and shared on social media, where it quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons.

Public Backlash and Variety’s Response

The internet erupted with criticism of the interview, with many fans and viewers expressing outrage at the question and questioning the professionalism of both Variety and Malkin. "My brother in Christ you’re f*cking Variety. There’s no reason for your journalist to be asking her these questions," read a viral post that garnered 350,000 views.

Others couldn't believe Variety chose to post the clip, given Infiniti's obvious discomfort. "Insane to see how uncomfortable she is at this question and still post the clip anyway," commented another reader.

In response to the backlash, Variety amended their original post, focusing instead on Infiniti's career and positive experiences working with DiCaprio. "Chase Infiniti says working with Leonardo DiCaprio 'was a gift' and that they joked around together on set," the revised caption read.

Chase Infiniti’s Journey and Upcoming Release

For fans who have been following Infiniti's journey, the incident was particularly harsh. The actress recently opened up about her anxiety and the pressures of her first major press tour during an interview with Vanity Fair. She expressed her fears about saying the wrong thing and how daunting the red carpet experience was.

Despite the awkward interview, Infiniti's fans rallied around her, applauding her composure in the situation. "She handled that better than most veterans would. Chase is the real star here," a commenter praised.

"One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is set to hit theaters on September 26. The film, with a reported budget of $175 million, stars DiCaprio as a disillusioned former revolutionary whose daughter, played by Infiniti, is abducted. The anticipation is high as it marks Anderson's first IMAX release and his most expensive production to date.