$1.5m for space trip with Leo

A trip into space with Leonardo DiCaprio has sold for $1.5-million.

A seat beside the Great Gatsby actor on Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic space flight attracted the huge bid at amfAR's annual gala and auction at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Wildlife Foundation Cashes In $38m After Star-Studded Charity Event

Leonardo DiCaprio's charity event for his foundation 11th Hour was a roaring success as some of the richest people in the world bid on priceless art to fund for endangered species on Monday night.

The bearded Titanic star hosted the event in aid of protecting species that are dying out in the world, with guests including Tobey Maguire, Bradley Cooper and Salma Hayek bidding on artwork from the likes of Banksy and Urs Fischer.
The 38-year-old actor has not been one to keep quiet about his passion for charity and the well-being of the planet, having produced his own documentary about his foundation which was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007.