Golden Globes 2024: Jo Koy jokes about Robert De Niro's growing family at age of 80

After creating an embarrassing moment for singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, Golden Globes 2024 presenter Jo Koy unexpectedly cracked a joke at Robert De Niro. He joked about the thespian’s unexpectedly growing family. At the age of 80, De Niro welcomed his daughter, Gia, with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, 45, in April last year. After claiming to be a massive fan of the 'Goodfellas' star, Jo Koy looked his idol’s way and said, "This guy’s amazing decade after decade. He just kills it every single time. I don’t know how you do it." He continued, "Man. I swear to God, your last performance is going to be your greatest performance ever. How’d you get her pregnant at 80?"

De Niro's fans slam Jo Koy

De Niro's fans stormed to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter in his defense. Giving reference to the infamous 2022 Oscars slap, one viewer wrote, "Where’s Will Smith when you need him?" Another viewer said, "Such tasteless jokes." Someone else added, "Jo Koy’s not very funny. I changed the channel."

De Niro nominated for Best Supporting Actor

The 'Godfather' actor was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Killers of the Flower Moon" this year. He lost to Robert Downey Jr. for "Oppenheimer". However, De Niro has earlier won two Golden Globes.

De Niro: I support my girlfriend

Talking to the 'Guardian' in October last year, Robert De Niro said, "I don’t do the heavy lifting. I’m there, I support my girlfriend. But she does the work. And we have help, which is so important."

He further added, "With a baby, it’s different [than] with my 11-year-old. My adult children. My grandchildren. It’s all different."

Robert De Niro's children

The iconic Hollywood hero also shares children Drena, and Raphael, with his first wife, Diahnne Abbott; twins Julian and Aaron with model and actress Toukie Smith; and son Elliot and daughter Helen with his second wife, Grace Hightower.

Earlier during the Golden Globes 2024 program, Jo Koy spoke disrespectfully about Taylor Swift's romance with rugby player Travis Kelce. He said, "The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL- on the Golden Globes we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift.' The camera then panned to the singer, who maintained a frosty expression as she sipped her hot tea.

FAQs:

What did Jo Koy say about Robert De Niro?
Jo Koy joked about the thespian’s unexpectedly growing family. At the age of 80, Robert De Niro welcomed his daughter, Gia, with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, 45, in April last year. Koy asked De Niro how he made her pregnant at the age of 80.

How did fans of Robert De Niro react to Jo Koy's joke at Golden Globes 2024?
De Niro's fans stormed to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter in his defense. Giving reference to the infamous 2022 Oscars slap, one viewer wrote, "Where’s Will Smith when you need him?" Another viewer said, "Such tasteless jokes." Someone else added, "Jo Koy’s not very funny. I changed the channel."