Jennifer Lawrence presented an award to the reverend actor Robert De Niro at the 27th annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on Saturday. In her introduction, she told the audience that she feels like a daughter to him but later called him gay.
Jennifer Lawrence Presented GLAAD Awards
"Bob had asked me to present him with this 'GLAAD Excellence in Media Award,'" she said by way of introduction to Robert De Niro. De Niro was honored for producing "Remembering the Artist, Robert De Niro Senior," a documentary about his father Robert De Niro, Sr., who was gay, PEOPLE reported.
The "Hunger Games" star continued on to share that she and De Niro spend a once a week get-together at the Greenwich Hotel, where she gets pinched by the "The Godfather" actor while saying, "You remind me of my little Helen." Helen happens to be just a 4-year-old girl, by the way. These encounters make Lawrence feel like a daughter to De Niro.
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Robert De Niro Was Called Gay
Jennifer Lawrence being her usual charming and awkward self, called Robert De Niro gay when she presented the "Excellence in Media Award," Refinery 29 reported. In her speech, she told everyone how kind-hearted the "Taxi Driver" actor is.
"Bob is the kindest person I've ever met," she continued on. His heart is so giving. And with his own quiet strength, it is no wonder that this man and the incredible organization that is GLAAD would come together tonight."
However, she playfully added that Robert De Niro is gay, US Weekly reported. "GLAAD and Bob have a lot in common. They're both gay," she said to everyone's laughter. She then admitted that she was just kidding and was advised by five different people to omit that part of her speech but she was like, "Hell, no." To everyone's amusement, De Niro accepted the award by quipping back he'd be all over Lawrence if he was a lesbian. Clearly, they have nothing but love for one another.
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro appeared in several films including "Joy," "American Hustle" and "Silver Linings Playbook." GLAAD Media Awards honors LGBT advocacy in Hollywood, sponsored by Ketel One.
Check out the adorable tribute of Jennifer Lawrence to Robert De Niro in the video below. Let us know if it this isn't cute or not in the comments below.
