Go to content

Leo DiCaprio presents Robert de Niro with Palme d'Or at Cannes

Leo DiCaprio presents Robert de Niro with Palme d'Or at Cannes
© Cover Media / © Cover Media

Leonardo DiCaprio has presented his sometime co-star Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d'Or.

The actor got on stage at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to present the award to the iconic star, who accepted the trophy in front of his partner, Tiffany Chen, and his daughter Helen.

De Niro used his acceptance speech to criticise Donald Trump, calling him a "philistine president".

"Now, he has announced a 100% tariff on films produced outside the US. Let that sink in for a minute. You can't put a price on creativity, but apparently you can put a tariff on it," Robert said, as reported by Variety.

"Of course, this is unacceptable. All these attacks are unacceptable, and this isn't just an American problem. It's a global one. And like a film, we can't just all sit back and watch.

"We have to act now. Without violence, but with great passion and determination. It's time for everyone who cares about liberty to organise, to protest, and when there are elections, of course to vote.

"Tonight, and for the next 11 days, we show our strength and commitment by celebrating art in this glorious festival."

On Tuesday, organisers at the Cannes Film Festival made headlines by announcing that "for decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival".

Subscribe to our newletter!
By subscribing, I agree to receive communications by email from Cogeco Média and its affiliates, including news, updates, activities and contests. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link at the bottom of our emails or contacting us via our Privacy Policy. Please note, however, that we may still continue to send you service-related and other non-commercial communications. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Streaming will resume following advertisement.
The Overnight Beat
Live
On air until 5:30 AM