Amy Poehler Makes Robert De Niro Cry During Emotional Interview

Robert De Niro broke down in tears while talking to Amy Poehler in a recent emotional interview. The actor and producer appeared on Good Hang with Amy Poehler on September 15, 2026, when Poehler praised him for speaking out loud about things that matter.

Poehler said, “I just personally want to thank you for doing what you do and speaking out in the way that you do about where we are in the world.” She then went on to point out how a lot of people are asked to “speak truth to power,” including people from marginalized communities, people of color, women, and people who are “young, don’t really have as much currency or a footing as other people.”

With her words, the actress practically moved the Goodfellas actor to tears as she thanked him for using his platform to speak up for people with less power and influence.

“I’ve seen you do it over and over again, and I really appreciate it. It means a lot to a lot of people because you’re standing up for a lot of people who don’t have the power to do that. So, thank you, Bob. And thanks for doing it over and over again,” Poehler said.

Why Robert De Niro’s voice carries weight in the current moment

As an 83-year-old veteran actor in Hollywood, De Niro’s voice carries an immense amount of weight in the current moment. He has also become an outspoken critic of political developments and has used his public platform to express his views.

As Poehler explained why De Niro speaking out matters so much: “To see a person like yourself, the age that you are and the status that you are, it reminds me of—the best way I can describe it is when someone is giving a terrible speech at a wedding, and they’re ruining the wedding. And the wedding is America, and there’s another adult who says, ‘We don’t talk like that. That’s not how you’re supposed to treat people. This is insane.’ It makes everybody feel very safe.”

De Niro’s use of his platform to advocate for marginalized individuals and communities has resonated with Poehler.

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