Robert De Niro Turns 81: His Shirtless Looks in Birthday Photos Spark Mixed Reactions
Robert De Niro’s oldest daughter, Drena De Niro, showed the actor’s fans his fearless and fun side in an Instagram carousel of images and a heartwarming video she posted to celebrate his 81st birthday.
Robert De Niro’s daughter shared an Instagram carousel of images and a playful video of the actor as he turned a year older. The movie star made waves by jumping off a yacht, leaving fans buzzing with mixed reactions.
A person comments on Robert De Niro from an Instagram carousel of images and a video, posted August 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
In the fun video, the shirtless “Taxi Driver” star took a daring leap off a yacht into the ocean, sporting nothing but a pair of red-and-blue striped swim shorts.
Robert De Niro leaping off a yacht from an Instagram carousel of images and a video, dated August 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
Drena captioned the Instagram carousel of images and a video, “Happy 81st Bday to my Dad and #1 ride or die .. Love you with all my ♥️♥️♥️ #BobbyD forever ✨👑✨.”
Robert De Niro with his grandchildren from an Instagram carousel of images and a video, dated August 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
The video of Robert De Niro’s birthday dive drew a wide range of responses, including those from people wishing him a happy birthday. One person said, “Happy birthday to the man that ages like fine wine!!!🍷 🎂”
Robert De Niro leaping off a yacht from an Instagram carousel of images and a video, dated August 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
A person pointed out how great the actor looked, “Happy birthday to the OG!!!!! May we all look this good at this age! Godless.” Another fan praised Robert for living his life fully, “Awesome Good for him Age is only a number Live Life 💪🏾🙂”
Robert De Niro lands in the water after leaping off a yacht from an Instagram carousel of images and a video, dated August 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
Someone else admired his daring act with, “That dive! Omg.” However, some expressed concern, with one commenting, “I don’t think he’s ok … that’s a bad landing for an 81 year old man. 36 feet, bro thinks he turned 18.”
Robert De Niro lands in the water after leaping off a yacht from an Instagram carousel of images and a video, dated August 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
A user added, “That second slide gave me anxiety! 🤣🤣🎂” A few people were less enthusiastic, saying, “Really Don’t want to see old man body” and another person declared that Robert looked “shriveled.”
Robert De Niro lands in the water after leaping off a yacht from an Instagram carousel of images and a video, dated August 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
In the Instagram carousel of images and a video that has garnered several comments, Robert dived in head first but ended up landing on his back. Drena De Niro is heard asking him, “He’s so crazy. Oh my God. Oh my God. Are you alright?”
Once he resurfaced, Robert answered, “I’m Okay.” Drena asked how many feet her father had jumped from and she was told, “36 feet.” The actress voiced to Robert that he was “crazy” for the epic leap.
Drena and Robert De Niro pose at the 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on November 1, 2015 | Source: Getty Images
Even in his 80s, the actor still takes daring leaps in his personal and professional life. The actor, who turned 81 on August 17, 2024, is still passionate about his work and is not looking forward to leaving the industry any time soon. In 2024, he earned his ninth Oscar nomination for his role in the western-crime film “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Robert De Niro poses during a photocall for the film “Killers of the Flower Moon” at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 21, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
This nomination elevated him into an exclusive group of just 17 performers in Hollywood history who have achieved eight or more acting nominations, alongside icons like Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington.