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Robert De Niro reportedly went berserk in court lately during testimony in a lawsuit filed by Graham Chase Robinson, his former personal assistant, who alleges that De Niro was an abusive boss. Her 2019 lawsuit alleges that De Niro allegedly called her names, often while intoxicated, scolded her, and forced her to put in long hours without getting paid.
Robert De Niro has a reputation for being a collected and kind individual. He has a reputation for being incredibly professional, a pleasure to work with, and always eager to provide a hand to fellow performers and crew members. In addition, he is also well-known for his philanthropy and charity, having contributed millions of dollars to numerous organizations throughout the years.
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Robert De Niro Loses His Cool in the Courtroom
Graham Chase Robinson, Robert De Niro’s ex-employee, has accused him of workplace harassment, landing him in hot water. In 2019, Robinson sued De Niro, claiming that the actor had subjected her to intolerable working circumstances. De Niro, meanwhile, has refuted the claims, claiming they are untrue and slanderous.
However, according toTheGuardian,Robinson recently released a recording between herself and De Niro where the actor says,“Give me a break with this nonsense. You got us all here for this?”. Apart from this,The Irishmanactor also called the court proceedings“nonsense”. He added,“The whole case is nonsense. It’s absurd. But I’m here!”,and yelled at Robinson,“Shame on you, Chase Robinson!”.
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Even though De Niro has refuted every accusation, this is a grave accusation against a well-known and influential person in the entertainment world, and the case is still pending.
According toThe Guardian, Robinson is requesting $12 million in damages, claiming that the trauma she experienced at work has left her jobless and unable to heal from emotional grief and reputational loss after serving his needs, both large and small, for years. She worked for the star for more than a decade, from 2008 to 2019.
According toThe Guardian, De Niro also sued Robinson, alleging that she had taken items from him, including 5 million points that had been accumulated on a business credit card and airline tickets. De Niro also accused her of watching“astounding hours of TV shows”while at work. He is currently seeking the return of three years’ worth of Robinson’s salary, which was $300,000 annually during her resignation in 2019.
However, it is important to note that these are just allegations at this point, andRobert De Nirois entitled to the presumption of innocence. This story also serves as a reminder of how critical it is to establish environments at work where workers feel secure enough to report instances of harassment and discrimination. Nevertheless, the trial is expected to run until 16 June 2025.
Robert De Niro’s Rise in the Industry as One of the Best
Robert De Niro is one of the most respected and celebrated performers of all time. He has starred in some of the most recognizable Hollywood movies, includingTaxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Godfather Part II, and Casino, during a career spanning more than 5 decades. He is renowned for his powerful Method acting approach and capacity to fully immerse himself in his characters.
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Having portrayed a variety of characters, including criminals, comedians, and dramatic leads, he has also received recognition for his flexibility. It wasn’t simple for De Niro to climb the Hollywood A-list. He started acting at an early age and appeared in his first movie in 1969, the comedyThe Wedding Party. However, he didn’t start to get noticed until he played a breakthrough role in Martin Scorsese’s 1973 filmMean Streets.
In 1974, De Niro starred inThe Godfather Part II, playing the young Vito Corleone. De Niro won an Academy Award for his portrayal, and the movie was a critical and financial triumph. This was only the start of De Niro’s illustrious career. He went on to collaborate with Scorsese on numerous of these movies, and their partnership is regarded as one of the most fruitful in Hollywood history.
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