A fresh Hollywood feud has erupted after conservative commentator Megyn Kelly publicly ripped into legendary actor Robert De Niro, calling him “extremely stupid” in a fiery tirade.
Megyn Kelly, never one to shy away from controversy, unleashed her criticism of De Niro during a segment of her popular podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show. While discussing the latest political and entertainment news, Kelly turned her attention to De Niro, attacking him over his outspoken political views and public rants against conservative figures.
“Robert De Niro is not just a left-wing activist,” Kelly said with a smirk. “He’s an extremely stupid left-wing activist. The man has made a career out of playing tough guys, but in reality, he’s just an angry, bitter old man screaming at the sky.”
Robert De Niro has never been one to hold his tongue when it comes to politics. The acclaimed actor, known for classics such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and The Irishman, has repeatedly used his public appearances to bash conservative leaders.
During the Trump administration, De Niro became one of the former president’s most vocal critics, famously declaring “**** Trump” on live television at the Tony Awards.
As soon as Kelly’s comments went public, social media erupted with reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.
Conservatives and Kelly’s supporters cheered her for taking a stand against De Niro, arguing that Hollywood elites have no business lecturing the American public.
“Megyn Kelly just said what we’re all thinking,” one Twitter user wrote. “De Niro has lost his mind. He should stick to movies and stay out of politics.”
Another added, “Finally, someone calls out De Niro for what he is—a washed-up actor desperately clinging to relevance by screaming about Trump.”
However, De Niro’s defenders wasted no time in clapping back at Kelly, accusing her of using his name for attention.
“Robert De Niro is an ACTING LEGEND and a true patriot. Megyn Kelly is just bitter that no one takes her seriously anymore,” one critic posted.
Another wrote, “Megyn Kelly calling someone else stupid? That’s rich.”
The online debate only intensified as fans and critics alike weighed in on the growing feud.
The feud between Kelly and De Niro has also caught the attention of Hollywood figures, some of whom jumped in to defend the actor.
Comedian and political commentator John Leguizamo tweeted, “De Niro is a national treasure. Megyn Kelly should worry about why no one watches her show instead of attacking one of the greatest actors of all time.”
Meanwhile, conservative figures in the media world applauded Kelly for standing up to Hollywood. Fox News host Jesse Watters even referenced the spat during a recent broadcast, saying, “Robert De Niro thinks he’s some kind of political expert just because he played tough guys in movies. Megyn Kelly is right—he’s just another clueless celebrity running his mouth.”
So far, Robert De Niro has not publicly responded to Kelly’s remarks, but given his history of unfiltered opinions, it wouldn’t be surprising if he fires back soon. The actor has never been one to back down from a fight, especially when it involves conservative media figures.
Kelly, who built her career as a hard-hitting journalist and commentator, has made it clear that she won’t back down when it comes to calling out celebrities who, in her view, overstep their boundaries.
“I’m tired of these actors thinking they’re intellectuals,” Kelly said in her podcast. “They pretend to know everything about politics, but in reality, they’re just parroting whatever their Hollywood friends tell them to say. De Niro is no different.”
Whether or not Robert De Niro responds, the battle lines have been drawn. Megyn Kelly has made it clear that she has no patience for Hollywood’s political elite, and her latest attack on De Niro has once again put her at the center of the ongoing cultural war.
