The American, jokingly said he would move to Italy should Donald Trump win the US election.
Now De Niro has been extended an offer of asylum from the Mediterranean nation.
In an angry rant last month, Robert De Niro blasted President-elect Trump as "a dog", "a pig" and a "bulls**t artist."
While Mr. De Niro weighs in on whether to follow through on his words, which other celebrities have spurned the country of their birth to settle overseas? From whilstleblowers to tech billionaires, read on to find out!
