Robert De Niro Spotted Struggling To Walk In High Heels And Sparks Reactions Online

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After being labeled the actor of a lifetime for so long with films like ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘Goodfellas’ under his belt, the maestro was caught on camera staggering in high heels, and the internet had a blast with it. The clip, sent out to the world by Collin Rugg, came without context, leaving people wondering what De Niro was doing donning heels, and SARS-pandemic-level viral-gone reactions just kept pouring in, both hilarious and confused.

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The video shows De Niro, perhaps relaxing in jeans and a comfy T-shirt, walking some rather fancy shoes and quase stumbling. Such hobbling had to be mocked by the masses while wanting to know why. One said, “Gotta give him props. I hope he doesn’t break a hip,” while another chimed in, “I’ll give it to him. He walks in heels better than me.” The audience of both men and women was TOTALLY amused; some women even confessed that they themselves weren’t quite able to rock that look. “I’m female. High heels are stupid,” said one.

Man spotted rocking a pair of high heels in Columbus, Ohio.

The older man was walking into a Sheetz convenience store near the Polaris shopping mall.

So many questions. (video: keaaaaa / tt) pic.twitter.com/Qz109nJeLi

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 7, 2025

Mixed reactions arose: dissenting laughs attacked De Niro for his recent outspoken political opinions with sarcastic commentary, “Bruce Springsteen is out and about,” dragging in some other liberal celebrity as well. While other comments leaned toward practicality: “Heard he needed more arch support,” and “They look like women’s jeans too.”

The critics indulged themselves in the absurdity as well. “We really need insane asylums again!” one exclaimed, while others questioned, “Why in the world would anyone want to wear those ankle breakers?” The debate then turned onto that of masculinity, one sarcastically muttering, “No sane man would want to do that,” followed by another snicker, “Too classy to be that putz.”

Whatever way one wants to place the reactions, craziness factually remains that the freaky act ensured the gossip hit the minds of the people. Be it as joke, as serious statement, or anything beyond that-the oddball choice gave gossip once more to De Niro: even if he’s not able to draw in spotlight.

With each re-circulation, the mind cooks up more ideas on what went on inside someone’s mind during that moment. For a role? For a bet? Or maybe just De Niro being De Niro? One thing we can say for sure is that this moment won’t be occupying the happening airwaves for the last time. Thanks to active meme-makers and the internet!

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Henceforth, the inclination of the crowd was real stunned had been also amused; in a way, it was a consensus: At 80, Robert De Niro keeps the world guessing. I must say, he did walk in heels a little unsteady and rather impressively.