Facts About The Legendary Robert De Niro

A Father’s Love

In 2016, Robert opened up about an issue within his family that he felt important to voice. He explained that his son, Elliot, has autism and wanted to raise awareness for the issue.

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De Niro was known to be an incredibly private person, but he felt that giving a voice to this specific topic was crucial to break down stigmas and provoke discussion and understanding. De Niro has also been an advocate for anti-vaccine, claiming that the MMR changed his son overnight.