CloseLegendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his son argued at a Hollywood party, hours before the filmmaker and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found stabbed to death at their Los Angeles home, according to a report.
Nick Reiner, 32, and his father were seen in a disagreement at Conan O’Brien’s home Saturday evening, where several people noticed the son “acting strangely,” family friends told the Los Angeles Times.
The Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement Monday that Nick Reiner was responsible for his parents' deaths. He was located at 9:15 p.m, nearly six hours after the couple's bodies were found Sunday afternoon. He is being held without bail, after it was initially set at $4 million. The bodies of the director, 78, and his wife, 68, were discovered by their daughter Romy, who lives nearby, according to reports.
"Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the Reiners, a tragic incident," LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said at a press conference.
Reiner directed iconic movies including This is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery and A Few Good Men.
Tributes poured in for the couple, who were also known for their activism on liberal causes, from Hollywood stars and figures across the political spectrum including former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, blaming Reiner’s death on “TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.” His post was widely condemned, including by a number of prominent Republicans, who urged him to take it down.
Trump doubled down on attack of Rob Reiner: 'I thought he was very bad for our country'
Despite his heavily criticized Truth Social post, President Donald Trump doubled down on his scathing remarks about Rob Reiner, just after his death.
Asked if he stood by the post, the president said in the Oval Office Monday: "Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person, as far as Trump is concerned.”
“He said…that I was a friend of Russia, controlled by Russia, you know, the Russia hoax, he was one of the people behind it. I think he hurt himself career wise,” Trump continued. “He became like a deranged person, Trump derangement syndrome. So I was not a fan of Rob Reiner at all in any way, shape or form. I thought he was very bad for our country."
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 20:54
'Shameful': Members of Congress, from both sides of the aisle, lambast Trump's post
Lawmakers continue to bash President Donald Trump’s remarks in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death as “shameful.”
Democrats and Republicans alike sharply criticized Trump’s Truth Social post in which he chalked up the beloved director’s death to “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
“The brutal murder of Rob and Michele Reiner is a tragedy. But rather than showing a shred of decency and empathy, the President of the United States is making it about himself,” Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow wrote. “Absolutely shameful.”
New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler slammed: “This statement is wrong. Regardless of one’s political views, no one should be subjected to violence, let alone at the hands of their own son. It’s a horrible tragedy that should engender sympathy and compassion from everyone in our country, period.”
According to CNN’s Jake Tapper, Nebraska GOP Rep. Don Bacon said: ”I’d expect to hear something like this from a drunk guy at a bar, not the President of the United States. Can the President be presidential?”
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 20:45
Fellow filmmaker gushes over Reiner as 'extraordinary' director in tribute post
Filmmaker and author Guillermo del Toro described Rob Reiner as an “extraordinary” director in a warm tribute.
“Rob Reiner was a true and good human being and an extraordinary director. He was vital and honest and him and Michele were cornerstones of their community and committed to their art and the good of everyone around them,” he wrote on X. “A staggering loss.”
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 20:30
'Indelible impact on American entertainment': Al Gore gives touching tribute
Former Vice President Al Gore called the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer “heartbreaking” in an emotional tribute.
“Losing Rob and Michele Reiner is truly heartbreaking. They were loyal friends and among the kindest people I have ever met,” Gore wrote on X.
“Rob made an indelible impact on American entertainment, but what stands out most to me is how he and Michele worked together to champion democracy, LGBTQ+ rights, and, above all, empathy and compassion. I am thinking of everyone who is feeling this loss so deeply today.”
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 20:15
Nick Reiner responsible for deaths of parents, LA Police Department says
The LAPD announced Monday that Nick Reiner was responsible for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, according to a statement.
Detectives issued a news release Monday that confirmed the 32-year-old's arrest and booking for murder.
Police were called to the family home on Chadbourne Avenue in Brentwood around 3:40 p.m. Sunday.
"As a result of the initial investigation, it was determined that the Reiners were the victims of homicide," the statement reads.
Nick Reiner was arrested at approximately 9:15 p.m Sunday. He remains in custody with no bail.
The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration Tuesday.
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 20:01
WATCH: Trump sparks outrage by mocking brutal slaying of critic Rob Reiner
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 20:00
No bail for Rob Reiner's son after police initially set at $4M
The bail conditions for Nick Reiner changed late Monday morning.
Nick Reiner, 32, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
The 32-year-old was being held on $4 million bail, according to an online booking record early Monday. It was updated, just after 11 a.m. (Pacific Time), to show no bail.
It’s not immediately clear what led to the change.
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 19:29
Flowers cover Reiner's Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Flowers were laid at Rob Reiner's Hollywood 'Walk of Fame' star Monday.
The acclaimed director received the award after Reiner made several hit films, including The American President and A Few Good Men.
Carl Reiner, the director’s father, attended the award ceremony.
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 19:15
LA Dodgers gives tribute to Reiner, a huge baseball fan
The Los Angeles Dodgers offered condolences following the death of Rob Reiner, a longtime baseball fan.
“The Dodgers express our deep sorrow and share our condolences over the passing of longtime fan Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele,” the official X account for the Los Angeles Dodgers wrote.
In 2023, the director told People that he inherited his love of America’s pastime from his father, Carl Reiner. “My dad was a huge, huge baseball fan. He passed it onto me, and I passed it onto Jake,” he said, referring to his son.
In July 2014, the celebrity threw out the first pitch ahead of the game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Kelly Rissman15 December 2025 19:15
'Absolutely devastated': Zooey Deschanel posts heartfelt tribute for legendary director
Actor Zooey Deschanel praised Rob Reiner as being a “truly good human being” in a touching tribute.
“My heart is broken. Rob Reiner was the absolute warmest, funniest, most generous of spirits. A truly good human being. An incredible artist and such a playful and fun collaborator. I cherish the time we spent working together and the many films he made that have shaped who I am,” she wrote on Instagram Monday.
“Rob and his lovely wife Michele were always so kind and it brought me so much joy any time I was lucky enough to see them,” she said. “I’m absolutely devastated. Sending so much love to their family and friends.”
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