Inside Robert De Niro'S Financial Rollercoaster

Robert De Niro's Financial Twists

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro, sitting on a reported $500 million fortune, might seem untouchable by financial woes. But even the "Taxi Driver" star isn't immune to a few money blunders. Back in 2015, De Niro was blindsided by a hefty $6.4 million tax bill from the IRS. The snag? Notices were sent to an outdated address. "IRS notifications of taxes due had been sent to an old address, currently an unoccupied commercial building," his rep told E! News. Swiftly, De Niro resolved the issue, promptly hand-delivering a check to settle the debt.

Pandemic Punch to De Niro's Investments

The actor's financial saga didn't end with the IRS chapter. When the pandemic hit in 2020, it delivered a gut punch to De Niro's investments in the hospitality sector. His stakes in The Greenwich Hotel and the celebrity-favorite Nobu took massive hits. Nobu, in particular, was bleeding money, reportedly $5 million in the red, according to Page Six. De Niro was even scrambling for a $500,000 capital call to keep things afloat, sourcing funds through a business associate.

“Once Mr. De Niro learned of this tax delinquency, he had a check for the full amount hand-delivered to their office yesterday.”

Divorce Drama Adds to the Strain

The financial turbulence was further amplified by De Niro's contentious divorce proceedings with his second wife, Grace Hightower. Their legal battles unveiled harsh realities about the actor's financial pressures, spotlighting disputes over Hightower's lavish lifestyle and her six-figure credit card limit. These revelations painted a picture of a financially stretched De Niro in the courtroom, adding personal drama to his fiscal challenges.