This Photo Of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Mother Shocked The Internet More Than Leo's Oscar

Publish Date: Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 9:40AM

After Leonardo DiCaprio famously won his first Oscar last Monday at the 88th Academy Awards, this photo was posted to the History in Pictures Facebook page.

The sweet family picture was taken in 1976 and show's Leo in the arms of his mother Irmelin and Father George.

However, the focus quickly shifted away from Leo's Oscar, and instead focused on his mother's armpit hair.

Social media blew up with messages of disgust and disapproval:

Because the world is a terrible place, this innocent family photo, reportedly taken in 1976, has sparked a pretty intense debate about Leo's mom's armpit hair.

History in Pictures / Via Facebook: historyallday

In just a week, the photo has amassed over 7,400 comments and 102,000 reactions.

This person said her "armpits are disgusting."

Via Facebook: historyallday

Another person said shaving is a choice, but "don't be offended when someone calls you dirty."

Via Facebook: historyallday

But there were people that rushed to Leo's mum's side:

But a bunch of people rushed to support Leo's mom.

Via Facebook: historyallday

Via Facebook: historyallday

Via Facebook: historyallday

Others pointed out that "this was a different time."

Via Facebook: historyallday

A couple of women even shared pictures of their unshaven pits in solidarity with Leo's mom.

Via Facebook: historyallday

Others pointed out how ridiculous it was that Leo's Mother's armpit hair was a topic of conversation.

When there's more outrage online about Leonardo DiCaprio's mum's unshaven armpit than Neil Hamilton's Assembly bid. pic.twitter.com/4U1Cqz0PB9
— Esyllt Mair (@EsylltMair) March 7, 2016

We couldn't agree more! Embrace your beauty, people.

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