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Leo Cheers Meme: Raise Your Glass at a 1920s Gala

You stand at a glittering 1920s party in a tuxedo or a beaded gown, turn to the camera with a knowing smile and raise your champagne glass as fireworks burst behind you. One photo in, a 10-second vertical clip with jazz and fireworks out.

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The Leo Cheers meme, also called the Leonardo DiCaprio cheers meme or the Great Gatsby toast, is the moment from the 2013 film where the party host turns to the camera and raises a champagne glass as fireworks burst. Here you play the host at a new 1920s gala. You need one clear photo of your face.

Also called Leo Cheers · Great Gatsby toast · Leonardo DiCaprio toast · Gatsby cheers · Gatsby toast · Great Gatsby reaction

Example

What the Leo Cheers video looks like

Made from the prompts on this page. The people and pets are AI-made, not real persons, and the sound is original. Your result will differ from run to run.

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Result, 10 s, with sound

Our version on an AI-made woman: at a 1920s gala on a terrace by the sea, she turns to the camera, smiles and raises her champagne glass as fireworks burst behind her.

Step by step

How to make the Leo Cheers video on MakeViral

Everything runs in the browser. No editing app, no prompt to write, no watermark.

  1. Add your photo

    Press "Create your own" and add you, face clear, chest up. Take it with the camera or pick it from your library.

  2. Press Generate

    The button shows the price. Seedance 2.5 films the Leo Cheers scene straight from your photo, with no in-between picture, for 10 seconds with original sound. You write no prompt.

  3. Download or share

    The video is ready in a few minutes as a 9:16 MP4. Download it, share it from your phone, or find it later in My videos.

Which photo works best?

Use one sharp photo of your face, from the chest up.

  • Face the camera in good, even light. The toast ends in a close-up of your smile, so a sharp face matters most.
  • A small, confident smile in the photo gives the best toast smile.
  • No sunglasses, no hat and no beauty filter. Your face and hair come from the photo; the tuxedo or the beaded gown come from the scene, so any clothes are fine.
  • One person per photo. For Duo, add two photos, one person each: photo 1 stands on the left, photo 2 on the right.
  • For Pet, use one photo of your pet with the whole body in view, ears to paws.
  • Use your own photo or one of an adult who said yes. Never a photo of a celebrity or a child.

Where did the Leo Cheers trend start?

The toast comes from Baz Luhrmann's film The Great Gatsby. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Jay Gatsby, the host of huge parties nobody has met. When he finally appears, he turns to the camera, smiles and lifts a champagne coupe while fireworks burst and the music swells. Know Your Meme says the second trailer showed the shot on 20 December 2012, 43 seconds in, and the film opened in May 2013.

It became a reaction image at once. In May 2013 Tumblr users posted GIFs of the toast and The Meta Picture captioned it "A little party never killed nobody"; by July Meme Generator had it as a template. People still post it to say "cheers to you" or "happy new year".

The toast comes back every holiday season: Warner Bros. posts the scene on TikTok for New Year's Eve, "our annual time to post #TheGreatGatsby". In autumn 2026, AI template sites began to offer it as the Leo Cheers AI trend, your face on Gatsby's toast. This page makes a new scene instead, with no actor and no film footage: you host your own 1920s gala.

  1. The second trailer of The Great Gatsby shows the host's toast to the camera, 43 seconds in. Know Your Meme

  2. The Tumblr user boosted-minkica posts a series of GIFs of the toast, one of the first meme uses Know Your Meme records. Know Your Meme

  3. The Meta Picture posts the toast as an image macro captioned "A little party never killed nobody". Know Your Meme

  4. Movieclips uploads the scene to YouTube. It has 3,035,569 views by 6 November 2026. YouTube

  5. Warner Bros. posts the scene on TikTok for New Year's Eve, calling it "our annual time to post #TheGreatGatsby". It has 164,500 views and 16,400 likes by 6 November 2026. TikTok

  6. AI template sites list the toast as the Leo Cheers AI trend, a face swap of the film clip, ahead of the holiday season.

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The Leo Cheers prompts

You do not need this: the one-tap flow runs it for you. [Image 1] is your photo: the video model takes it as a reference and films the scene straight from it, with no photo step first.

Human

1 photo: you, face clear, chest upSeedance 2.510 s · 720p · 9:16126 credits
Video prompt

A glamorous party scene filmed like a lavish period film: a lavish 1920s gala at night on the marble terrace of a grand seaside mansion: guests in 1920s evening wear dance and laugh, a jazz band in white jackets plays on a small stage, strings of warm golden lights hang overhead, gold confetti floats in the air, and a dark blue night sky stretches over the water. Photorealistic, rich warm gold and deep blue colors, soft film grain, shallow depth of field. One continuous take, no cuts. The host is the person in [Image 1], in every frame: copy the exact face from [Image 1] (the face shape, eye color and eye shape, eyebrows, nose, mouth, skin tone, age, hair color, hair length and hairstyle, and any beard, moustache, glasses or freckles), so their friends recognize them at once. The face stays the same from the first frame to the last: never morph, never a famous actor's face, never a different person. The host wears 1920s black-tie evening wear that suits them: a black tuxedo with a crisp white shirt and a black bow tie, or a long beaded gold evening gown with long satin gloves; never the clothes from [Image 1]. In one hand they hold a crystal coupe glass of sparkling champagne. [0-3s]: a medium shot from the side: the host stands at the stone railing above the party and looks out over the dancing guests, the face in three-quarter view, the glass held low. [3-5s]: the host turns to the camera, looks straight into the lens and breaks into a slow, knowing, charming smile. [5-8s]: the host raises a glass of champagne toward the camera for a cheers, with party lights flickering in the background, while gold and white fireworks burst in the night sky behind them. The camera slowly pushes in to a medium close-up from the chest up, the face large, sharp and well lit. [8-10s]: the host holds the toast to the camera with a small nod and a confident grin, eyebrows slightly raised, as the fireworks keep bursting and gold confetti drifts down. Audio: an original upbeat 1920s big band jazz tune with brass and piano, the cheerful murmur of the crowd, the clink of glasses and the boom and crackle of fireworks. No dialogue throughout the entire video. Only the host is in focus; the guests stay soft in the background and never look at the camera. One head only, two arms, five fingers on each hand, one glass. No text, no subtitles, no logos, no watermark.

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Duo

2 photos: you (left) + your partner or friend (right)Seedance 2.510 s · 720p · 9:16126 credits
Video prompt

A glamorous party scene filmed like a lavish period film: a lavish 1920s gala at night on the marble terrace of a grand seaside mansion: guests in 1920s evening wear dance and laugh, a jazz band in white jackets plays on a small stage, strings of warm golden lights hang overhead, gold confetti floats in the air, and a dark blue night sky stretches over the water. Photorealistic, rich warm gold and deep blue colors, soft film grain, shallow depth of field. One continuous take, no cuts. The host on the LEFT is the person in [Image 1], in every frame: copy the exact face from [Image 1] (the face shape, eye color and eye shape, eyebrows, nose, mouth, skin tone, age, hair color, hair length and hairstyle, and any beard, moustache, glasses or freckles). The guest of honor on the RIGHT is the person in [Image 2], in every frame: copy the exact face from [Image 2] (the face shape, eye color and eye shape, eyebrows, nose, mouth, skin tone, age, hair color, hair length and hairstyle, and any beard, moustache, glasses or freckles). If an image shows an animal, that one is that animal sitting upright on the railing beside the other, with its own face, fur and markings and a small black bow tie, not a person. Never blend their faces, never swap them. Each face stays the same from the first frame to the last, so their friends recognize them at once: never a famous actor's face, never a different person. Each of them wears 1920s black-tie evening wear that suits them: a black tuxedo with a crisp white shirt and a black bow tie, or a long beaded gold evening gown with long satin gloves; never the clothes from their own photo. Each holds a crystal coupe glass of sparkling champagne. [0-3s]: a medium shot from the side: the two stand close together at the stone railing above the party, arm in arm, and look out over the dancing guests, both faces in three-quarter view. [3-5s]: they turn to the camera together, look straight into the lens and break into slow, knowing smiles. [5-8s]: they raise their glasses of champagne toward the camera for a cheers, with party lights flickering in the background, and touch the glasses together in front of the lens with a clink, while gold and white fireworks burst in the night sky behind them. The camera slowly pushes in to a medium shot from the waist up, both faces large, sharp and well lit, the person from [Image 1] always on the left. [8-10s]: they hold the toast to the camera with confident grins as the fireworks keep bursting and gold confetti drifts down. Audio: an original upbeat 1920s big band jazz tune with brass and piano, the cheerful murmur of the crowd, the clink of glasses and the boom and crackle of fireworks. No dialogue throughout the entire video. Only the two of them are in focus; the guests stay soft in the background. One head each, five fingers on each hand, one glass each. No text, no subtitles, no logos, no watermark.

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Pet

1 photo: your pet, whole bodyKling 3.010 s · 1080p · 9:1656 credits
Step 1 · Photo prompt

Use the uploaded image as the base. 9:16 vertical photo, like a still from a lavish period film: a lavish 1920s gala at night on the marble terrace of a grand seaside mansion: guests in 1920s evening wear dance and laugh, a jazz band in white jackets plays on a small stage, strings of warm golden lights hang overhead, gold confetti floats in the air, and a dark blue night sky stretches over the water. In front, sharp, the pet from the uploaded image sits upright on a red velvet chair by the stone railing, its whole body in view, facing the camera three-quarters, wearing a small black satin bow tie on a thin collar, one front paw resting on the stem of a crystal coupe glass of sparkling champagne on a small round table. The guests behind are soft and out of focus. Rich warm gold and deep blue colors, soft film grain. Exactly one animal in focus, no people in front. The pet keeps its natural body shape and four legs; no other clothes on the pet. No text, no logos, no watermark.

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Step 2 · Video prompt

The pet turns its head to the camera and looks straight into the lens, then lifts the champagne coupe toward the camera in its front paw for a cheers, with party lights flickering in the background, while gold and white fireworks burst in the night sky behind it. The camera slowly pushes in to a medium close-up. It holds the toast and tilts its head with a proud, pleased look as gold confetti drifts down. The pet never drinks. The pet is exactly the pet from the image in every frame: the same face, eyes, ears, fur colors, markings and the small black bow tie, with the natural body volume and proportions of that animal. One continuous shot, no cuts. Audio: an original upbeat 1920s big band jazz tune with brass and piano, the cheerful murmur of the crowd, the clink of glasses and the boom and crackle of fireworks. No dialogue throughout the entire video. Exactly one animal in focus, no human hands, no people in front. No text, no logos, no watermark.

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How many credits does it cost?

You pay per video in credits, and the create page shows the exact price on the Generate button before you spend anything. The one-tap price covers the scene photo and the video, charged once. Each version has its own price: Human 126 credits, Duo 126 credits, Pet 56 credits. The cheaper models are there if you run the prompts by hand in AI Video.

Video modelSettingsCredits
Human: Seedance 2.5 (this template)10 s, 720p, straight from your photos, one tap126
Duo: Seedance 2.5 (this template)10 s, 720p, straight from your photos, one tap126
Pet: Kling 3.0 (this template)10 s, 1080p + 1 scene photo, one tap56

One-time packs and plans are on the pricing page. A failed video gives its credits back.

What happens in the Leo Cheers video, second by second?

Your clip is one continuous shot at a lavish 1920s gala at night: the marble terrace of a grand mansion by the water, guests in evening wear, a jazz band and strings of golden lights.

TimeWhat you do
0-3 sYou stand at the stone railing above the party in a black tuxedo or a beaded gold gown, a champagne glass in your hand, and look out over the dancing guests.
3-5 sYou turn to the camera, look straight into the lens and give a slow, knowing smile.
5-8 sYou raise your glass to the camera for a cheers as gold and white fireworks burst in the sky behind you. The camera moves in to a close-up.
8-10 sYou hold the toast with a small nod and a confident grin while the fireworks go on and gold confetti drifts down.

The clip comes with its own sound: an original 1920s big band jazz tune, the crowd, a glass clink and the fireworks. It is not the film's music.

Why does it work? The great gatsby toast meme, also called the Great Gatsby cheers, is the internet's way to say "cheers to you". Gatsby's party is the big reveal, and the glass raised straight at the viewer feels like a toast to whoever watches. With your own face it becomes your toast for New Year's Eve, a birthday, a wedding or any win.

How does MakeViral make it, and what does it cost?

There is no reel to copy here: the only clip of the toast is the film, and we never put film footage into your video. So the AI builds a new scene from your photo with top-quality AI video models, including Seedance 2.5.

VersionPhotosWhat you get
Human1 photo of youYou are the host: the turn, the smile and the toast to the camera, 10 s.
Duo2 photos, one person eachA couple or two friends turn together, raise their glasses and clink them toward the camera, 10 s.
Pet1 photo of your petYour pet sits on a velvet chair in a small black bow tie and lifts a champagne glass in its paw, 10 s. Standard costs less; Best keeps the look and the move more often.

Human and Duo are made straight from your photos, with no in-between picture, so your face stays close to the photo. Every clip is vertical 9:16 and 10 seconds long, with original jazz and fireworks.

The exact price shows on the Generate button before you spend anything, and the video waits in My videos when it is ready. You write no prompt.

What goes wrong, and how do you fix it?

ProblemFix
Your face looks less like you after the turnUse a sharper photo in daylight, face to the camera, and run it again.
You get the other outfit (a gown instead of a tuxedo, or the reverse)Run it again. The scene picks the outfit from your photo.
The glass bends, doubles or floatsFast hand moves can go wrong in AI video. Run it again.
In Duo, the two faces mixUse two clear photos with one person each, both faces to the camera.
Your pet loses the bow tie or gets odd pawsRun it again or pick Best. A full-body photo helps.
The video model refuses the photoSome photos get refused. The credits come back; try another photo.

Every run is a new take, so results differ. If one toast is not smooth enough, run it again.

Which caption, sound and hashtags should you post it with?

Your clip comes with its own jazz tune and fireworks, so it is ready to post as it is. If you want a different sound, add it in the app when you post.

When to post it: the toast is a classic for New Year's Eve, and it works for any "cheers to that" moment: a birthday, an engagement, a new job, a win for a friend. Classic captions: "A little party never killed nobody", "Cheers to you", "Cheers to 2027", or reply to a friend's good news with the clip.

Hashtags: #greatgatsby (111,423 TikTok videos and 1.29 billion views, all time, on 6 November 2026), #roaring20s (40,275 videos) and #cheers. Keep the platform's AI label on.

Want more party clips? Pop the bottle in the champagne birthday trend, spray it from a car window in the champagne car window trend, or say hello to the new year in the 2027 New Year AI trend.

FAQ

Leo Cheers trend questions

What is the Leo Cheers meme?
It is the Great Gatsby toast, also called the Gatsby cheers meme or the DiCaprio toast meme: the moment in the 2013 film where Leonardo DiCaprio's Jay Gatsby turns to the camera at his party, toasting with champagne as fireworks burst. People post the clip or the image to say "cheers" or "well done". The Leo Cheers AI trend puts your own face into a toast like it.
Where is the Leonardo DiCaprio cheers meme from? What is its origin?
The Leonardo DiCaprio cheers meme origin, and the origin of every Leonardo DiCaprio toast meme and gatsby toast meme, is The Great Gatsby (2013), directed by Baz Luhrmann. The second trailer showed the toast scene on 20 December 2012, and Tumblr users made GIFs of it in May 2013, the month the film opened, according to Know Your Meme.
What does the Leo Cheers meme mean?
The leo cheers meme meaning is a toast to someone: "cheers to you", "well played" or "congratulations". It can be sincere or a bit smug, like a host who knows the party is a hit. It is also a favorite for New Year's Eve.
Does my video use the film or the actor's face?
No. Your video is a new 1920s gala scene made by AI from your photo. The actor, the film's footage and its music are not in it. The example on this page is our own result on an AI-made photo.
How do I make the Leo Cheers AI trend with my own face?
Press "Create your own", add one clear photo of your face and press Generate. You get a 10-second vertical clip: you turn to the camera at a 1920s party, smile and raise your glass as fireworks burst. It takes a few minutes, and you write no prompt.
Can two people do the Great Gatsby toast together?
Yes. Pick Duo and add two photos, one person each. Photo 1 stands on the left and photo 2 on the right. You turn to the camera together, raise your glasses and clink them toward the lens. It works for a couple, two friends or a bride and groom.
Can my pet do the Gatsby toast?
Yes. Pick Pet and add one full-body photo of your cat or dog. Your pet sits on a velvet chair in a small black bow tie at the gala and lifts a champagne glass in its paw toward the camera as the fireworks burst. The pet never drinks it.
How long is the video, and does it have sound?
10 seconds, vertical 9:16, as an MP4 file. It has its own sound: an original 1920s jazz tune, the crowd, a glass clink and fireworks. The film's music is not on it.
Is there a Leo Cheers meme generator or a Leonardo DiCaprio cheers meme template?
Meme Generator has offered the still image as a template since July 2013. Other gatsby meme sites work the same way. This page is a video version of the leo cheers meme generator idea: instead of text on the film still, you get a new clip of yourself giving the toast.
Is there a Leo Cheers GIF?
The famous leo cheers gif, the Leonardo DiCaprio cheers GIF, and the great gatsby toast gif are loops of the film scene. This page makes a new video of you instead, as an MP4 file, and you can turn it into a GIF in any GIF app.
Is this a Great Gatsby filter or a Great Gatsby AI video?
It is a Great Gatsby AI video, not a live camera filter. You add a photo, and the AI makes a new clip of you at a 1920s party with the toast. The great gatsby filter look, the tuxedo or the beaded gown, the jazz and the fireworks, comes with it.
Does the Leo Cheers video cost credits?
Yes. Each video costs credits, and the create page shows the exact price on the Generate button before you spend anything. For Pet, Standard costs less than Best. If a video fails, the credits come back.
Can I use a photo of Leonardo DiCaprio or another celebrity?
No. Use your own photo or one of an adult who said yes. The point of the trend is that you are the host who raises the glass.
Why does my face look different from my photo?
The AI rebuilds your face from one photo, so a dark, blurry or side-on photo leaves it guessing. A sharp photo in daylight, face to the camera, helps most. Every run is different, so a second run can give a closer face.
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