Amy Poehler moves Robert De Niro to tears with praise for his commitment

Robert De Niro broke down in tears on Tuesday, September 15, after Amy Poehler’s remarks about his public commitment. During the podcast Good Hang, the American comedian thanked the actor for using his fame to advocate for his beliefs and support those with less influence.

The moment occurred at the end of the video interview aired on Good Hang with Amy Poehler. After repeatedly praising her guest’s willingness to speak out, Amy Poehler noticed that Robert De Niro was visibly moved and offered him tissues.

The actress and host then emphasized the significance of his public statements. According to her, De Niro’s position and career lend particular weight to his words when he believes that less powerful individuals need defending.

Robert De Niro, 83, responded by expressing his concern about the current political situation in the United States. He urged those who feel discouraged to take collective action and quoted Representative Jason Crow: “courage is contagious.”

People reports that the emotional exchange followed a lighter conversation about the actor’s New York childhood, his collaboration with Martin Scorsese, and his appearances on Saturday Night Live.

Entertainment Weekly notes that Poehler’s gratitude specifically acknowledged De Niro’s consistent expression of his political views. The actor has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump for several years.

The full interview, published on September 15, also promotes Tribeca25, a documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of the festival co-founded by Robert De Niro in New York.