Before fully confronting a critic who attacked him personally and professionally, Robert De Niro gave a warning that wasn’t heeded.
The star of *The Godfather*, known for his outspoken political views, was recently challenged by Donald Trump supporters. De Niro, who called the protesters “gangsters,” didn’t back down from the confrontation.
Keep reading to find out how De Niro responded to the fan who said, “your movies suck!”
With a career spanning over six decades, the New York-born Robert De Niro is known as one of the greatest actors of his time. At 80 years old, he has achieved major success in crime, comedy, and drama films, starting with his iconic role as young Vito Corleone in *The Godfather Part II* (1974).
In 1984, Robert De Niro, known for *Goodfellas*, inspired the song “Robert De Niro’s Waiting” by the girl group Bananarama, which was a big hit and stayed at the top of the charts for 12 weeks.
At the end of May, De Niro, a vocal Democrat, was seen outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump’s hush money trial was taking place.
The *The Intern* star, who recently voiced an ad for President Joe Biden, attended a Biden campaign event outside the court. De Niro used the opportunity to encourage people not to vote for Trump in the upcoming presidential election, saying Trump wants to “destroy not only the city but the country.”
Outside the courthouse, Robert De Niro said, “We’ve forgotten history, which showed us how other clowns became dangerous dictators. With Trump, we have a second chance, and no one is laughing now. It’s time to stop him by voting him out for good.”
He added, “I don’t mean to scare you. Actually, maybe I do. If Trump gets elected, he might never leave office.”
Not everyone agreed with him, and he was met with a crowd of angry Trump supporters who criticized him.
Trying to defend himself, Robert De Niro said, “You’re not going to intimidate me. That’s what Trump does, trying to scare people. We have to fight back.”
According to the Associated Press, Trump’s senior campaign adviser, Jason Miller, responded by calling De Niro, who has won multiple Oscars, “a washed-up actor.”
De Niro, who is a father of eight, shot back, “We’re trying to be respectful, but you’re the real gangsters!”
Amid the chaos, someone in the crowd yelled, “Robert De Niro! You’re a little punk… you’re a nobody! Your movies suck!”
Seconds later, as the actor is escorted through the mob, he can be heard shouting a well-deserved, “F**k you.”
Celebrities should not be expected to be gracious when confronted by judgemental people and we hope his response serves as a reminder that they too, are human!
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