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Robert De Niro’s, 80, Martial Artist Girlfriend, 45, Stuns in Tailored White Dress in Pics, Sparking Reactions

Robert De Niro and his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, turned heads at a state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden. The dinner was in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

An Instagram photo of Robert De Niro and his partner, martial artist Tiffany Chen, has recently surfaced. The couple was attending a state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden. The photo has garnered mixed reactions from fans and critics.

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at the White House for a state dinner on April 10, 2024 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at the White House for a state dinner on April 10, 2024 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images

Chen, 45, wore an elegant white dress. She paired the dress with black shoes and a black handbag. Chen completed the look with a neutral cardigan edged with black trim.

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at the White House for a state dinner on April 10, 2024 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at the White House for a state dinner on April 10, 2024 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images

De Niro, at 80, complemented her in a classic black suit. Images of this appearance spread across Instagram and ignited fan reactions.

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen arriving at "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on March 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen arriving at “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on March 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Many fans shared their love for the couple’s outfits and others their love for the couple. One fan noted that De Niro and Chen, “both look happy and in love.

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at  the 35th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 04, 2024 in Palm Springs, California | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at the 35th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 04, 2024 in Palm Springs, California | Source: Getty Images

Another commented, “both look so proud & honored.” However, not all feedback was favorable. Some comments reflected disapproval. One said, “she looks like his caregiver” and “she looks 80.” Many shared their discomfort at the couple’s age gap.

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at the CHANEL and Charles Finch Annual Pre-Oscar Dinner on March 09, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at the CHANEL and Charles Finch Annual Pre-Oscar Dinner on March 09, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

More critical comments added, “disturbing on so many levels.” One observer even went so far as to note that De Niro was 35 when Chen was born.

Robert De Niro after he won the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award in 1979 | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro after he won the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award in 1979 | Source: Getty Images

An 87-year-old man shared his thoughts on the double standards in celebrity relationships. He stated that the public accepted celebrities dating younger people. However, if he did it he would be seen as a “dirty old man.

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro  at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on January 04, 2024 in Palm Springs, California | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on January 04, 2024 in Palm Springs, California | Source: Getty Images

Adding to the confusion, some fans mistakenly confused De Niro for Al Pacino. Fans commented on how both actors, as they’ve aged, seem to have younger romantic partners.

Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah in New York on August 24, 2023 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah in New York on August 24, 2023 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

De Niro and Chen’s relationship has garnered public attention in many ways. The couple captures public attention with their appearance and their personal lives.

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2023 in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2023 in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images

Their relationship gained public attention following sightings of them. Yet, their journey also included significant personal challenges. The couple navigated Chen’s health scare together. Their appearance came amid De Niro’s ongoing divorce battle with his estranged wife Grace Hightower.

Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower at the Opening Night Gala of "Love, Gilda" - 2018 Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on April 18, 2018 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower at the Opening Night Gala of “Love, Gilda” – 2018 Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on April 18, 2018 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

The public saw the couple enjoying each other’s company a while ago. They were walking hand-in-hand, and sharing a kiss aboard a luxury yacht. This marked the beginning of their relationship.

Robert DeNiro and Tiffany Chen at the Vanity Fair x Prada Party during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 20, 2023 in Cap d'Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images

Robert DeNiro and Tiffany Chen at the Vanity Fair x Prada Party during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 20, 2023 in Cap d’Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images

This period in De Niro’s life was marked by personal upheavals. He was in the midst of a bitter divorce from Hightower, with whom he had a tumultuous on-and-off relationship since their marriage in 1997.

Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro at  the Broadway Opening Night Perfomance of 'A Bronx Tale' at The Longacre on December 1, 2016 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro at the Broadway Opening Night Perfomance of ‘A Bronx Tale’ at The Longacre on December 1, 2016 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

The couple had renewed their vows in 2004 after an initial split, but De Niro filed for divorce in 2018. The proceedings centered around financial disputes and custody issues.

Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Waldorf Astoria on May 14, 2016 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Waldorf Astoria on May 14, 2016 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Amid these challenges, Chen has been a constant and supportive presence. The couple has been spotted together multiple times, indicating a stable relationship.

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the Cannes Film Festival Air Mail /Warner Brothers Discovery Party at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23, 2023 in Cap d'Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the Cannes Film Festival Air Mail /Warner Brothers Discovery Party at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23, 2023 in Cap d’Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images

Their outings included attending cultural events and holidaying on the French Riviera. They were also guests on the $200 million yacht owned by De Niro’s friend and business partner, billionaire James Packer.

James Packer at the Crown Resorts annual general meeting on October 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images

James Packer at the Crown Resorts annual general meeting on October 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images

This yacht, equipped with amenities such as a gym, beauty salon, and an outdoor bar, represents a backdrop where the couple has shared private moments away from the public eye.

James Packer  on a yacht near the Cap d'Antibes on the French Riviera on June 21, 2007 | Source: Getty Images

James Packer on a yacht near the Cap d’Antibes on the French Riviera on June 21, 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Furthermore, De Niro’s connections with Packer extend beyond leisure, highlighting their business interactions. Packer’s Crown Resorts have acquired a significant stake in Nobu, the restaurant chain De Niro co-owns.

Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at the Nobu Houston Sake Ceremony on October 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at the Nobu Houston Sake Ceremony on October 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas | Source: Getty Images

While the couple have enjoyed happy times together, they have also faced frightening moments. Following the birth of their child, Chen experienced significant health challenges, including alarming symptoms that affected her facial muscles and speech.

Tiffany Chen tells Gayle King about her Bell's Palsy diagnosis on CBS Mornings on Thursday, July 13, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen tells Gayle King about her Bell’s Palsy diagnosis on CBS Mornings on Thursday, July 13, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

When she arrived home from the hospital with their daughter, Chen noticed that her tongue felt strange. She had a numb and tingling sensation, which she ignored for a while.

Tiffany Chen, Gayle King, and Chen's daughter on CBS Mornings on Thursday, July 13, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen, Gayle King, and Chen’s daughter on CBS Mornings on Thursday, July 13, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Later, she noticed that her face felt odd and that when she looked in the mirror it seemed her face was “melting on itself.” It was not until a week after she had given birth that she finally sought help.

Tiffany Chen on March 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen on March 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Chen was trying to eat one day when she put a forkful of food in her mouth, only for it to fall back out. She realized then that she needed to call her doctor.

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the Chanel Artists Dinner at Balthazar Restaurant on June 12, 2023 in New York | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the Chanel Artists Dinner at Balthazar Restaurant on June 12, 2023 in New York | Source: Getty Images

Her doctor told her to go straight to the hospital and by the time she arrived, she had lost all facial function. Following her recovery from Bell’s Palsy, Chen and De Niro focused on their growing family, embracing both the joys and responsibilities of parenting.

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2023 in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2023 in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images

As De Niro and Chen adapt to their new roles as parents, their lives remain intertwined with broader business networks and social connections that reflect their public and private personas.

On his daughter, De Niro has expressed, “I want to try teach her Chinese and show her nursery rhymes in English and Chinese. I’m hoping to have her learn both.”

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the Apple Original Films Oscars celebration at the Sunset Tower Hotel on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro at the Apple Original Films Oscars celebration at the Sunset Tower Hotel on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Like De Niro, Al Pacino is also navigating his role as a new father again, but Pacino and De Niro did not know in advance about each other’s children. De Niro said he had no idea that Pacino was going to be welcoming a child around the same time as him.

Robert De Niro on the red carpet of "Heat" at the 2022 Tribeca Festival in New York City, United States on June 17, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Robert De Niro on the red carpet of “Heat” at the 2022 Tribeca Festival in New York City, United States on June 17, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Although De Niro admitted he knew nothing about Pacino’s baby or how the child was brought into the world, he said that they would talk when they next saw each other in person.