Robert De Niro, 81, Makes Rare Appearance With Girlfriend 35 Years Younger At Cannes 2025
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Robert De Niro graced the red carpet of the 78th Cannes Film Festival with his girlfriend, martial arts professional Tiffany Chen.
In a rare instance, Robert De Niro attended the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, turning heads with their camaraderie. The actor was spotted at the opening ceremony in Cannes, France, and also at the screening of Partir Un Jour (Leave One Day). The couple was dressed to the nines, they walked hand-in-hand in matching black outfits.
While the GoodFellas actor was dressed in a traditional black tuxedo, paired with dark blue tie, he kept his grey hair slick back neatly. Chen coordinated with Robert in a matching black gown that came with a sequined bodice and floral embroidered skirt. She completed the look with a black shawl, silver jewellery, minimal jewellery and a bun.
Prior to this, the couple also made a joint appearance for a photocall ahead of De Niro's honorary Palme d'Or. This time, the couple kept it a bit casual in neutral colour outfits. The actor-filmmaker went for a collared polo shirt with a blazer, while his girlfriend chose a strapless dress with a cream cardigan and flats. De Niro and Chen previously attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, a month after welcoming their daughter Gia. The couple, who first met on the sets of the 2015 film, The Intern, sparked rumours after being spotted vacationing together in France and have gone public ever since.
Apart from Gia, De Niro is also the father of six older children, including daughters Drena, Airyn and Helen, and sons Raphael, Julian and Elliot.
Robert De Niro Receives Palme d'Or
The Taxi Driver star received the prestigious Palme d'Or from his longtime friend and co-star Leonardo DiCaprio at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. While the Titanic actor was all praise for his Killers of the Flower Moon co-star, De Niro was seen using his time in the spotlight to uphold democracy and took a dig at US President Donald Trump. 'Art looks for truth. Art embraces diversity. That's why art is a threat. That's why we are a threat to autocrats and fascists," he said in a part of the speech.
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The two-time Academy Award winner has been a frequent attendee at the festival, and even presided over the jury in 2011. The Cannes 2025 runs from May 12 and will conclude on May 24.
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