You think youve got it bad, [LGBT] community?
I dont think you know what its like to be really discriminated against, De Niro said.
Turns out the ones being discriminated against are straight, middle-aged white men.

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And I cant remember the last time I got a Teen Choice Awards.
You should only know.
Its not easy being a straight white man.
But if you have to be, its better when youre in the arts or media or entertainment.
As an actor, I dont judge the characters I play.
As a person, I dont judge the characters I play with, he said.
He added, Its been quite a year.
A landmark decision for marriage equality.
Im happy to be part of a community that is so active in this quest.
Watch De Niros speech below.