“We can’t just all sit back and watch,” De Niro said in a rousing speech as he received the honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.

Leonardo DiCaprio will present Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the Cannes Film Festival ‘s opening ceremony on Tuesday evening, Variety has confirmed.

See all the best red carpet looks from the Cannes Film Festival, which is expected to welcome stars including Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart and Robert De Niro.