Robert De Niro made use of his platform when picking up the 56th SAG Life Achievement Award on Sunday as he took a clear shot at President Trump, despite not naming him directly. To loud cheers and…
made use of his platform when picking up the 56th SAG Life Achievement Award on Sunday as he took a clear shot at President Trump, despite not naming him directly.
To loud cheers and a standing ovation, De Niro accepted the award, then aimed fire at our current political situation, saying that SAG support meant so much to him, especially “these days, when there’s so much hostility towards unions.” He went on, “Political leaders who support unions are more likely to support Affordable Care Act, equitable taxes, humane immigration regulations, a safe environment, a diverse citizenry, reproductive rights, sensible gun control, and fair wages and benefits. We owe them our support and we owe them our vote.
Paying special tribute to the partnership between De Niro and Martin Scorsese, DiCaprio called it “inarguably the greatest partnership in cinema history. They have single-handedly defined and elevated an entire genre,” he said, adding that it was “a true honor” to be working alongside De Niro again in Scorsese’s upcomingDe Niro also mentioned his excitement at that upcoming film, but for a rather different reason.
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