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Remembering 'Romeo + Juliet': Leo in a Hawaiian Shirt

Claire Danes co-starred as Juliet in Baz Luhrmann's Verona Beach, while James Caan's disliked eighties alien flick spawned a franchise; Hollywood remains baffling.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 10:11 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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First reported by The Hollywood Reporter: “Remembering ‘Romeo + Juliet’: When Baz Luhrmann Put Leo in an Hawaiian Shirt”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:11 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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The Hollywood ReporterRemembering ‘Romeo + Juliet’: When Baz Luhrmann Put Leo in an Hawaiian Shirt

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hollywood Reporter marks thirty years since Baz Luhrmann put Leonardo DiCaprio in a Hawaiian shirt for Romeo and Juliet. I adore this movie.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMagnificent shirt.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, you've never seen it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI've seen the shirt. It's moving.

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