Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller reunited to promote the upcoming Focker-in-Law.
The lively performance saw De Niro roast Stiller after Ariana Grande was introduced as the newest member of the beloved Meet the Parents franchise.
De Niro praised Grande, calling her “probably the most talented film partner I’ve been fortunate enough to share the screen with.”
However, Stiller interjected, saying, “In a way, she’s kind of like the new Ben Stiller.”
De Niro roasted his friend and told Stiller, “She got an Oscar nomination. How many of those do you have?’
The light-hearted exchange turned into a comedic back-and-forth, with Ben Stiller poking fun at his own career by comparing his work in Madagascar to Robert De Niro’s iconic Raging Bull.
De Niro didn’t miss a beat when he joked that he preferred the one with the “minions,” referencing a rival animated franchise.
The joke comes as the fourth installment in the hit series prepares for release after the franchise first launched in 2000. Focker-in-Law will be released on November 25, 2026.
