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Robert De Niro Says His Finances Are Strained Due To Coronavirus

Robert De Niro is reportedly financially hurting because of the coronavirus pandemic.

During an emergency order hearing, it was revealed that his estranged wife Grace Hightower has asked for a raise in her credit limit on her monthly American Express card from $50,000 to $100,000 – however, the 76-year-old actor isn’t able to afford it.

Robert‘s lawyer says that the credit limit cut was because of a “huge financial hit as the restaurant chain Nobu and Greenwich Hotel, both of which he has stakes in, have been closed or partially closed for months with barely any business.”

Caroline Krauss explained to a judge that Nobu lost $3 million in April and another $1.87 million in May, and Robert has had to pay investors $500,000 on a capital call, which he borrowed money from his business partners to make, “because he doesn’t have the cash.”

“His accounts and business manager says that the best case for Mr. De Niro — if everything starts to turn around this year — he is going to be lucky if he makes $7.5 million this year,” she added.

Robert and Grace‘s prenuptial agreement says that as long as he’s making $15 million or more in income, and if his income declines, his payments to her proportionally do too.

However, Grace‘s lawyer, Kevin McDonough isn’t buying the excuse.

“Mr. De Niro has used the COVID pandemic, my words would be, to stick it to his wife financially,” he said. “I’m not a believer that a man who has an admitted worth of $500 million and makes $30 million a year, all of a sudden in March he needs to cut down [spousal support] by 50 percent and ban her from the house.”

The judge ultimately ruled that Robert should keep Grace’s credit card limit at $50,000 a month and pay her $75,000 so she can find a summer home for their two kids while he stays in his compound in upstate New York with his other children.

Grace and Robert announced they were separating back in 2018.

Robert De Niro Breaks Silence After Split from Wife Grace Hightower

Robert De Niro is speaking out for the first time since it was announced that he and wife of 20 years Grace Hightower had split.

The 75-year-old Oscar-winner released a statement on Tuesday (November 27) confirming the split and asking for some privacy during this difficult time for his family.

“Grace and I have two beautiful children together. We are entering a period of transition in our relationship, which is a difficult but constructive process,” Robert said. “I honor Grace as a wonderful mother and ask for privacy and respect from all as we proceed to develop our roles as partners in parenting.”

Robert and Grace married back in 1997 after more than a decade of dating. The pair are parents to son Elliott, 20, and daughter Helen Grace, 6.

Robert De Niro & Grace Hightower Split After 20 Years of Marriage

Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower have sadly called it quits.

The 75-year-old Oscar winner and his 63-year-old wife have decided to separate and are living separately after more than 20 years of marriage, People Magazine reports.

“Sometimes things don’t work out the way you hope or want them to,” a source told the magazine.

Robert and Grace married back in 1997 after more than a decade of dating. The pair are parents to son Elliott, 20, and daughter Helen Grace, 6.

This isn’t the first time the pair has split. Back in 1999, Robert filed for divorce and engaged in a custody battle over their son. They soon reconciled.

In November 2004, Robert and Grace renewed their vows in a star-studded ceremony.

Robert‘s reps have not yet commented on the news.

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Helen Mirren is Supported by Famous Friends at Chaplin Award Gala 2018!

Helen Mirren cozies up to pals Vin Diesel along with Robert De Niro and wife Grace Hightower at the 2018 Chaplin Award Gala on Monday night (April 30) at the Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.

The 72-year-old Oscar-winning actress went pretty in a black gown covered in red poppies as she was accompanied by husband Taylor Hackford.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Helen Mirren

Helen was honored at the event for her long-standing career in which she’s won countless awards including an Oscar, Olivier, and Tony.

Also in attendance at the event was Tony Bennett and wife Susan.

FYI: Helen is wearing a Valentino dress and David Webb jewelry while carrying a Judith Leiber clutch.

25+ pictures inside of the stars at the event…More Here! »

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Robert De Niro & Wife Grace Hightower Attend 'Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story' Premiere

Robert De Niro and his wife Grace Hightower stepped out to attend an important documentary premiere last night!

The couple attended a stopped by a screening of Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story during the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday night (April 20) at BMCC Tribeca PAC in New York City.

They were joined at the event by Trayvon‘s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracey Martin.

The docu-series, which was produced by Jay Z, is based on Trayvon‘s parent’s book, Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin.

The six part series is set to premiere on the Paramount Network in July.

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Tina Fey & Robert De Niro Attend 'Love, Gilda' Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2018

Tina Fey hits the red carpet at the Opening Night Gala of Love, Gilda during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival on Wednesday night (April 18) at Beacon Theatre in New York City.

The 47-year-old actress and co-founder of the film festival attended the event to honor comedian and Saturday Night Live member the late Gilda Radner at the premiere of Lisa D’Apolito’s documentary about the life and legacy of the comedic trailblazer.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Tina Fey

Other guests at the event included Robert De Niro and wife Grace Hightower, Cobie Smulders, SNL creator Lorne Michaels, Billy Crystal and wife Janice, Chevy Chase and wife Jayni, Keegan Michel-Key and fiancee Elisa Pugliese, Paul Shaffer, Ray Liotta and girlfriend Silvia Lombardo, and Sandra Lee.

Earlier that day, it was announced Tina will be hosting the season finale of SNL next month!

FYI: Cobie is wearing a Tacori bracelet.

25+ pictures inside of the stars at the event….More Here! »

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Olivia Munn & Ellie Kemper Join More Comedians at HBO's 'Night of Too Many Stars'

Olivia Munn and Ellie Kemper arrive for the Night of Too Many Stars event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday (November 18) in New York City.

The event is held every year and aired on HBO to unite America to raise money for autism programs.

Some of the many other stars in attendance included Adam Sandler, Billy Crystal, Howie Mandel (sporting a new gray beard), JJ Abrams, John Oliver, Abbi Jacobson, Rob Corddry, Edie Falco, Will Forte (with his The Last Man on Earth bushy beard), Robert De Niro with wife Grace Hightower, Gayle King, and Broadway star Cynthia Erivo.

Newlyweds Kate Upton and Justin Verlander also posed for a photo backstage!

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