A viral rumor recently swept across social media platforms alleging that veteran actor James Woods launched a scathing attack on Robert De Niro, accusing him of hypocrisy and criticizing Hollywood’s culture.
The Viral Claim
According to a widely shared post on X, De Niro had targeted Woods during an anti-Donald Trump rant, reportedly labeling him “ignorant and uneducated” and claiming the film industry never respected him.
The fabricated post went on to claim that Woods delivered a fiery response, stating: “I’m pretty sure I pulled back while everyone was bowing to Harvey Weinstein and Tom Hanks. Bobby forgot it was wokeness that made Hollywood unappealing, and pedophiles that sealed the deal.”
The post quickly accumulated hundreds of thousands of views, with many users accepting it as a genuine feud while others called for verification.
Fact Check: False
The entire exchange is completely fabricated. There is no record of any such statements, interviews, or social media interactions between the two actors.
If such a high-profile feud had actually occurred, major entertainment outlets would have covered it extensively. However, web searches produced no legitimate news reports to support the claim.
Investigations into the origin of the rumor trace it back to a parody and satire network. Furthermore, James Woods himself shut down the rumor directly on X, writing: “For the record this is complete nonsense and not remotely true.”
Context on Robert De Niro
While the feud with Woods is entirely fake, Robert De Niro is well-known for his vocal opposition to Donald Trump. The Oscar-winning actor frequently uses public platforms and television appearances to criticize the former president, most recently making headlines during a May appearance on Stephen Colbert’s late-night talk show.