ROBERT DE NIRO LIGHTS UP THE INTERNET WITH ONE LINE

Robert De Niro has once again proven that age hasn’t dulled his wit. In a new interview with Deadline, the 80-year-old Hollywood legend was asked about rumors of tension between himself and late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel.

His answer? A grin, a shrug, and a one-liner that’s already gone viral: “Colbert and Kimmel think they can take me down? These two kids just make me laugh.”

“I SURVIVED THE IRISHMAN!”

De Niro didn’t stop there. He leaned in with a classic De Niro delivery: “I’m Bob De Niro, I survived The Irishman! But I have to admit, these two kids know how to make me laugh. Maybe I’ll buy them a drink at Rao’s to make peace.”

And in a cheeky aside, he added: “But if Guillermo shows up with tequila, I run!”

SOCIAL MEDIA CAN’T STOP LAUGHING

Within minutes, clips and quotes flooded TikTok and X. The hashtag #DeNiroClapback hit trending lists, with fans praising the moment as “the funniest celebrity comeback of the year.”

One viral meme showed De Niro in Goodfellas captioned: “You think you’re funny? Funny how?” — with Colbert and Kimmel photoshopped into the scene.

Another post read: “De Niro calling Colbert and Kimmel ‘kids’ is peak confidence.”

FANS SPLIT: FEUD OR FRIENDLY JAB?

Some fans are speculating about a playful feud brewing, while others see it as pure comedy gold. “This isn’t beef, this is foreplay for an epic late-night reunion,” one TikTok user joked.

Others praised De Niro’s delivery, calling it “classic Bob” — deadpan, sharp, and disarming all at once.

HOLLYWOOD REACTS

Celebrities joined in on the fun. Ben Stiller tweeted: “If Bob De Niro invites you to Rao’s, you go. End of story.”

Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick Guillermo even chimed in, posting a video of himself holding a tequila bottle with the caption: “Don’t worry, Bob, I’ll keep my distance.”

A POSSIBLE LATE-NIGHT REUNION?

Industry insiders are already teasing the possibility of De Niro appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! or The Late Show for a comedy segment — one that could turn this playful banter into ratings gold.

“De Niro knows how to turn a line into a headline,” one analyst said. “Don’t be surprised if this ends up with all three on stage together.”

CONCLUSION: CLASSIC DE NIRO

Robert De Niro’s quip — “These two kids just make me laugh” — has reminded fans why he’s a legend not just of cinema, but of wit.

Whether this turns into a feud, a reunion, or just another meme wave, one thing’s certain: De Niro is still delivering lines the whole world can’t stop talking about.