Amanda Seyfried had a crush on Leonardo Dicaprio

The 28-year-old actress decided to pursue a career in acting after becoming besotted with the Great Gatsby star - who became a teen heartthrob after starring in 1996's Romeo and Juliet and 1997 hit film Titanic.

Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio wasactress Amanda Seyfried's first Hollywood crush who inspired her to go into acting.

The 28-year-old actress decided to pursue a career in acting after becoming besotted with the Great Gatsby star - who became a teen heartthrob after starring in 1996's Romeo and Juliet and 1997 hit film Titanic, reported Contactmusic.

When asked about her first movie crush, she said, "Leonardo DiCaprio - he made me want to be an actor."

Seyfried, who has been part of several hit like Big Love and Veronica Mars, said she still loves the medium and is hooked on shows such as Breaking Bad.

"My can't-miss TV was Breaking Bad because it was flawlessly written and executed," she said.