Robert De Niro Checks br His Privilege as a White Male While appearing on 'The Tonight Show,' br De Niro admitted that the color of br his skin grants him privilege. He says he finds it "scary" that other br people face racial prejudice every day. Robert De Niro, via br 'The Tonight Show' Robert De Niro, via br 'The Tonight Show' De Niro also spoke about those heading br to protests despite the ongoing br coronavirus pandemic. He said people risking their br health to fight for equality proves br "how angry everybody was.