Robert De Niro attended the premiere of his new feature film Ezra in New York City on Thursday — just hours after former president Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his hush-money trial.
Days earlier, De Niro, 80, had a heated exchange with a group of pro-Trump protestors, with a source telling DailyMail.com that he ‘will never stand down‘ in speaking up against Trump.
He also declared at the time that Trump should ‘absolutely’ go to jail if found guilty.
And now, with Trump potentially facing time behind bars, De Niro looked in high spirits as he greeted his co-stars at Thursday’s event at the DGA New York Theater.
He was photographed smirking while chatting with people on the red carpet before he made his way into the screening.
De Niro looked dapper in a relaxed, black blazer layered over a forest green polo shirt and dark blue trousers.
Robert De Niro attended the premiere of his new feature film Ezra in New York City on Thursday — just hours after former president Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his hush-money trial
He was photographed smirking while chatting with people on the red carpet before he made his way into the theater
Donald Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to ever be convicted of a crime. A New York jury found the ex-president and presumed Republican presidential nominee guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records and he will be sentenced on July 11; pictured Thursday in court
Later, he was also seen posing on the red carpet alongside his co-stars Bobby Cannavale, William A. Fitzgerald, Rose Byrne, as well as writer Tony Spiridakis and director Tony Goldwyn.
At one point, the Goodfellas actor had a cheery interaction with Spiridakis on the red carpet as they greeted each other and shook hands.
On the red carpet, De Niro was also seen joining Goldwyn, the Scandal actor-turned-director, and Spiridakis, the screenwriter behind Ezra.
For the premiere, Goldwyn, 64, looked handsome in a gray blazer with a subtle, green checkered pattern and matching, slim-fitting trousers.
Complementing De Niro’s look, he also paired gray and green with a navy blue polo shirt, completing his look with shiny dress shoes.
Cannavale, 54, dressed sharp as he sported an oversize tan blazer with the matching trousers and a white T-shirt.
The Third Watch star donned shiny, lace-up oxford shoes.
On the red carpet, he also posed with his longtime partner, who also acted with him again as they starred as ex-lovers and Ezra’s parents in the new film.
The real-life couple and on-screen partners were also seen holding hands, mirror each other’s contagious smiles and staring sweetly into each other’s eyes at the premiere.
Days earlier, De Niro, 80, had a heated exchange with a group of pro-Trump protestors , with a source telling DailyMail.com that De Niro ‘ will never stand down ‘ in speaking up against Trump
De Niro looked dapper in a relaxed, black blazer layered over a forest green polo shirt and dark blue trousers
At one point, the Goodfellas actor had a cheery interaction with Spiridakis on the red carpet as they greeted each other and shook hands
On the red carpet, De Niro was also seen joining Goldwyn, the Scandal actor-turned-director, and Spiridakis, the screenwriter behind Ezra
The trio had a funny exchange and shared a laugh together
The legendary actor wore another reiteration of his signature look, which comprises of slouchy jackets and low-key underlayers
For the premiere, Goldwyn, 64, looked handsome in a gray blazer with a subtle, green checkered pattern and matching, slim-fitting trousers. Complementing De Niro’s look, he also paired gray and green with a navy blue polo shirt, completing his look with shiny dress shoes
Cannavale, 54, dressed sharp as he sported an oversize tan blazer with the matching trousers and a white T-shirt. The Third Watch star donned shiny, lace-up oxford shoes
For the special occasion, Byrne, 44, put on a glamorous display in a striking black gown with a sheer, lace bustier-style bodice.
The Neighbors star accessorized with large statement rings and wore sultry makeup look with a peachy gloss to complement her edgy-chic look.
Later, the couple joined some of their castmates Fitzgerald, De Niro and Ezra director Goldwyn for a group photo.
The group also brought in Spiridakis for a snapshot as they all showcased their wide grins.
Later, Fitzgerald jumped out of the group photo and Andrew Karpen, CEO of independent film company Bleecker Street distributing Ezra.
The comedy drama follows the story of a stand-up comedian named Max Bernal and played by Cannavale.
Max lives with his father (De Niro) as he struggles to co-parent his autistic son Ezra (Fitzgerald) with his ex-wife (Byrne).
When Ezra’s parents are forced to confront difficult decisions about their son’s future, Max decides to take his son on a cross-country road trip, which has a ‘transcendent impact on both of their lives.’
On the red carpet, he also posed with his longtime partner Byrne
The pair, who have co-starred opposite each other before, play ex-lovers and Ezra’s parents in the new film
The real-life couple and on-screen partners were also seen holding hands, mirror each other’s contagious smiles and staring sweetly into each other’s eyes at the premiere
For the special occasion, Byrne, 44, put on a glamorous display in a striking black gown with a sheer, lace bustier-style bodice
The Neighbors star accessorized with large statement rings and wore sultry makeup look with a peachy gloss to complement her edgy-chic look
Later, the couple joined some of their castmates Fitzgerald, De Niro and Ezra director Goldwyn for a group photo
The group also brought in Spiridakis for a snapshot as they all showcased their wide grins
Later, Fitzgerald jumped out of the group photo and Andrew Karpen, CEO of independent film company Bleecker Street distributing Ezra
Ezra received a special advanced screening in April hosted by Tribeca ahead of its premiere in theaters on Friday, May 31.
Peter Gallagher, 68, was also spotted in attendance at the premiere.
The Grace and Frankie star wore a deep blue, tweed blazer layered over a matching polo shirt. He also sported gray jeans with a brown leather belt.
He was later seen posing for a photo with Goldwyn.
Goldwyn was also seen with Claire Danes, 45, and Hugh Dancy, 48.
For the premiere, the four-time Golden Globe winner put on a chic display in a bomber jacket with dark teal, satin sleeves for her statement piece over her otherwise, all-black outfit.
Danes looked stunning as she modeled a black flowing blouse with wide-leg pants and sandal heels.
She accessorized with a chunky silver chain necklace and wore a bold pink lip.
Peter Gallagher, 68, was also spotted in attendance at the premiere. The Grace and Frankie star wore a deep blue, tweed blazer layered over a matching polo shirt. He also sported gray jeans with a brown leather belt
He was later seen posing for a photo with Goldwyn
Goldwyn was also seen with Claire Danes, 45, and Hugh Dancy, 48
For the premiere, the four-time Golden Globe winner put on a chic display in a bomber jacket with dark teal, satin sleeves for her statement piece over her otherwise, all-black outfit
Her husband of 15 years went for a business casual look as he sported a gray, V-neck sweater underneath a dark blazer. The Hannibal actor wore light khaki pants and completed his look with dark brown oxford shoes
Her husband of 15 years went for a business casual look as he sported a gray, V-neck sweater underneath a dark blazer.
The Hannibal actor wore light khaki pants and completed his look with dark brown oxford shoes.
For the premiere, actress Tara Westwood put on a sultry display as she modeled a plunging leather dress with a sheer pleated skirt and a floor-sweeping train.
She also donned tall, platform boots to match and carried a structured, leather clutch to complete her all-black ensemble.
For the premiere, actress Tara Westwood put on a sultry display as she modeled a plunging leather dress with a sheer pleated skirt and a floor-sweeping train.
In juxtaposition, Laila Robins, 65, sported a fun bright color as she rocked a seafoam green blazer with flared trousers.
The True Crimes actress wore a V-neck T-shirt underneath and also donned gold sandal heels.
Sophie Sumner, 34, was also seen in attendance at the Ezra premiere wearing a black denim jumpsuit with a strapless, corset-inspired bodice.
Danes looked stunning as she modeled a black flowing blouse with wide-leg pants and sandal heels. She accessorized with a chunky silver chain necklace and wore a bold pink lip
She also wore matching silver jewelry to go with her statement necklace
For the premiere, actress Tara Westwood put on a sultry display as she modeled a plunging leather dress with a sheer pleated skirt and a floor-sweeping train. In juxtaposition, Laila Robins, 65, sported a fun bright color as she rocked a seafoam green blazer with flared trousers
The model wore a pair of white booties in contrast and rocked a bold red lip.
Emma Myles, 36, wore a colorful paisley-patterned dress covered in bright florals and completed with a red bow around the waist.
The Orange Is the New Black actress wore red sandals to match and opted for a peachy, monochromatic makeup look.
Kathy Najimy, 67, also made a special appearance at the premiere wearing a black dress with flowing sleeves.
The Hocus Pocus actress and activist was pictured posing in front of a movie poster for the movie.
Scott Foley, 51, also attended the premiere to support his former Scandal co-star Goldwyn and brought along his 14-year-old daughter Malina.
The Scrubs actor sported a dark gray polo shirt with light-colored trousers at the premiere.
The New York City premiere comes amid De Niro’s ongoing feud with Trump, but he appeared carefree as he joined his castmates at the event.
Sophie Sumner, 34, was also seen in attendance at the Ezra premiere wearing a black denim jumpsuit with a strapless, corset-inspired bodice. Emma Myles, 36, wore a colorful paisley-patterned dress covered in bright florals and completed with a red bow around the waist
Kathy Najimy, 67, also made a special appearance at the premiere wearing a black dress with flowing sleeves. The Hocus Pocus actress and activist was pictured posing in front of a movie poster for the movie
Scott Foley, 51, also attended the premiere to support his former Scandal co-star Goldwyn and brought along his 14-year-old daughter Malina
On the same day of De Niro’s movie premiere, the jury also reached a verdict and found the entrepreneur guilty of all 34 counts.
Earlier this week on Tuesday, the Taxi Driver star held a news conference and spoke in front of a crowd at the Manhattan courthouse, the location of Trump’s trial.
‘The fact is whether he’s acquitted, whether it’s hung jury, whatever it is, he is guilty, and we all know it,’ he said about the former president. ‘I’ve never seen a guy get out of so many things, and we all know this. Everybody in the world knows this.’
When he was asked if he thought Trump should be in jail, De Niro replied: ‘I sure do. Absolutely.’
Then, the actor squared off with Trump supporters outside the former president’s hush money trial too.
After calling him a ‘clown’ who wants to ‘destroy the world,’ a group of protestors started heckling him and chanting: ‘Your movies suck!’
The altercation also stirred a response from the former president himself as Donald Trump called De Niro a ‘wacko’ and ridiculed him using an AI deepfake video.
Ahead of the Ezra premiere, a source told DailyMail.com that De Niro ‘will never stand down’ against Trump despite facing fury from his supporters.
The movie star is not worried about the ‘haters’ who ‘spewed vulgarities’ at him and is ‘more than confident’ his rants against the former president will not stop him from finding work in Hollywood.
The insider also said De Niro plans to ‘continue to fight for his convictions.’
‘He has done so much in Hollywood that if anyone didn’t want him on a project because of his political beliefs, he wouldn’t want to be on the set anyway.
‘He’s 80 years old, he has his beliefs, and he is set in the way he runs his life. Not that anyone is, but nobody should ever feel bad about him career-wise moving forward because he is happy with how it has turned out and will continue to be.’
They added that Robert wasn’t worried about retaliation from MAGA fans, and that he felt ‘living in fear’ would ‘result in them winning in his eyes.’
