Robert De Niro proudly reunited with Quentin Tarantino while attending a special premiere of Jackie Brown at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC on Friday – 27 years after the movie’s initial release.
The Taxi Driver actor, 80 – who recently commemorated his youngest daughter Gia’s first birthday with a ‘sweet’ celebration – joined the acclaimed filmmaker, 61, at the 35mm screening of the crime thriller at the SVA Theater.
De Niro – who is a co-founder of the festival – kept it classic but casual in a dark gray polo shirt with a dark navy blazer on top.
He additionally sported a pair of black trousers and completed the look by slipping into a pair of black loafers.
Tarantino also opted for stylish comfort in a white button up as well as dark, denim pants and black shoes.
Robert De Niro, 80, proudly reunited with Quentin Tarantino, 61, while attending a special premiere of Jackie Brown at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC on Friday – 27 years after the movie’s initial release
The Taxi Driver actor joined the acclaimed filmmaker at the 35mm screening of the crime thriller at the SVA Theater; also seen with film producer Jane Rosenthal (far right)
Jackie Brown was released in theaters on Christmas Day in 1997 – and received critical acclaim upon its premiere.
The project also became a box office success, garnering around $74.7 million on a budget of $12 million.
Along with De Niro – who took on the role of Louis Gara in the film – other stars that were also cast included Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda and Michael Keaton.
The premise is: ‘A flight attendant with a criminal past gets nabbed by the ATF for smuggling. Under pressure to become an informant against the illegal arms dealer she works for, she must find a way to secure her future without getting killed,’ per IMDB.
Forster received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor based on his performance, while Grier and Jackson garnered Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress and Best Actor.
Uma Thurman – who has appeared in a number of Tarantino’s films over the years, such as Pulp Fiction and the Kill Bill franchise – also made an appearance on the red carpet.
She donned a pair of denim jeans as well as a white top and sleeveless, pin-striped vest that was buttoned at the front.
The actress also wore a pair of comfy, black shoes and added a long, pearl necklace to accessorize the ensemble.
De Niro – who is a co-founder of the festival – kept it classic but casual in a dark gray polo shirt with a dark navy blazer on top
Uma Thurman – who has appeared in a number of Tarantino’s films over the years, such as Pulp Fiction and the Kill Bill franchise – also made an appearance on the red carpet
She donned a pair of denim jeans as well as a white top and sleeveless, pin-striped vest that was buttoned at the front
Film producer, Jane Rosenthal, was also seen posing for a few photos with the stars ahead of the screening
Film producer, Jane Rosenthal, was also seen posing for a few photos with the stars ahead of the screening.
She opted for a pair of light blue jeans as well as a hot pink shirt and purple blazer that offered a pop of color to the outfit.
During the event – which is being dubbed ‘De Niro Con’ for its celebration of the iconic actor’s long and successful film career – Robert also took time to speak on stage with Quentin.
While discussing the film, Tarantino told Robert, ‘I felt like I kind of jipped you; (your character) Louis doesn’t have much dialogue,’ per Deadline.
‘It was about posture, mannerism and detail. I think you’re the best actor in the world when it comes to that.’
The director then recalled picking out a watch for De Niro’s character and quickly chose one during a prop day. ‘You’re like “Whoa, whoa that’s too fast, we should look at all of them and we can have a discussion.”‘
‘I’m doing Jackie Brown and I’m a shook up can of soda as a director and I have to have an answer (on things), it doesn’t have to be the right answer.’
Theater director at the Sundance Institute, Ulu Grosbard, had previously given advice to Quentin when it came to directing Robert: ‘Look, once Bobby (De Niro) figures out the shoes the character wants, that’s a big part of the characterization.’
Along with De Niro – who took on the role of Louis Gara in the film – other stars that were also cast included Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda and Michael Keaton
De Niro kept busy on Friday and also made an appearance at the screening of Analyze This and crossed paths with both actor Billy Crystal and TV personality, Gayle King
Both Robert and Billy starred alongside each other in the movie – which was released 25 years earlier in 1999. The two were later seen speaking on the stage as King took on hosting duties during another Q+A session
De Niro later attended a reception at the Greenwich Hotel with Crystal as well as David O. Russell and girlfriend, Tiffany Chen
Tarantino added during the Q+A session, ‘Well, Bobby looks at me and says what kind of shoes does Louis wear? Well, I had an answer!’
He revealed that he had chosen a pair of worn sneakers, to which De Niro replied with, ‘It’s a good answer.’
De Niro kept busy on Friday and also made an appearance at the screening of Analyze This and crossed paths with both actor Billy Crystal and TV personality, Gayle King.
Both Robert and Billy starred alongside each other in the movie – which was released 25 years earlier in 1999. The two were later seen speaking on the stage as King took on hosting duties during another Q+A session.
De Niro later attended a reception at the Greenwich Hotel with Crystal as well as David O. Russell and girlfriend, Tiffany Chen.
De Niro and Chen recently celebrated Gia’s first birthday and threw a big party to mark the occasion.
‘Well, she’s pure joy, there’s nothing about her, there’s no judgement, there’s no anything, she just is what she is and it’s just pure joy for god sakes,’ he told Entertainment Tonight about his youngest child last month.
‘Well, she’s pure joy, there’s nothing about her, there’s no judgement, there’s no anything, she just is what she is and it’s just pure joy for god sakes,’ he told Entertainment Tonight about his youngest child last month; seen with Chen in April in Washington D.C.
Kevin Bacon, 65, also hit the red carpet in celebration of his 1984 hit film Footloose
De Niro is a father to seven children, with his adoptive daughter Drena, 51, the eldest of his clan.
He shares the filmmaker with his former wife Diahnne Abbott, with whom he also welcomed his oldest son Raphael, 47, in 1976.
The star of The King Of Comedy later welcomed his twin sons Julian and Aaron, 28, via surrogate in 1995, and he shares them with model Toukie Smith.
The performer went on to marry Grace Hightower, and they share a son and daughter named Elliot, 25, and Helen, 12.
He kept things very casual in a pair of skinny black jeans, a white t-shirt and a denim jacket
Rosario Dawson also attended the festival, checking out the Following Harry premiere. The film is about musician Harry Belafonte and the social justice work he was committed to until his death at age 96 in 2023
Kevin Bacon, 65, also hit the red carpet in celebration of his 1984 hit film Footloose. He kept things very casual in a pair of skinny black jeans, a white t-shirt and a denim jacket.
Rosario Dawson, 45, also attended the festival, checking out the Following Harry premiere.
The film is about musician Harry Belafonte and the social justice work he was committed to until his death at age 96 in 2023.
She looked gorgeous in a long, zebra print dress with a high neckline, long sleeves, and belted at the waist. The MIB actress kept her pixie haircut lightly tousled and her makeup dewy.
