Robert De Niro Welcomes Seventh Child at Age 79: A Look at the Acting Legend's Remarkable Personal Life

Robert De Niro is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated actors in the history of cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, De Niro has brought to life countless memorable characters on the silver screen, cementing his place as a true legend of the industry.

Many of us recognise him for his iconic roles, including the infamous mobster Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II, the unhinged ex-convict Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver, and the charismatic thief Neil McCauley in Heat.



But just as his work has been admired, De Niro’s remarkable personal life has also drawn much attention. This week, De Niro further surprised fans when he revealed he had welcomed his seventh child at the age of 79!

De Niro made the unexpected reveal during an interview with ET Canada earlier this week when he was promoting his new movie, aptly named About My Father.


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Robert De Niro surprised fans with the revelation of his seventh child. Credit: Shutterstock.



When the interviewer referred to De Niro’s six children, the Oscar winner politely corrected her, saying: 'Seven, actually. I just had a baby.'

While there is little information about the mother of De Niro’s recent bundle of joy, the actor spoke fondly of his role of a father.

'I don’t think I’m a cool dad,' said De Niro, who is famously devoted to his children.



The acting veteran has fathered children from different relationships and marriages. Drena and Raphael are his children from his marriage with Diahnne Abbott, while Aaron and Julian are his twins from his relationship with Toukie Smith. He also has two children, Elliot and Helen Grace, from his marriage with Grace Hightower.

'I’m stern about stuff,' he said, carefully emphasising the importance of constructive parenting. 'But I’m also loving with my kids.'

He also graciously referred to his 11-year-old daughter, whom he admits to adoring, and joked about how she 'gives him grief' before laughing off how his youngest provides 'more to come'.

Key Takeaways
  • Robert De Niro is a celebrated actor with a career spanning over five decades, known for iconic roles in The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, and Heat.
  • Recently, De Niro revealed that he had welcomed his seventh child at 79.
  • The acting veteran has fathered children from different relationships and marriages and is famously devoted to his children.
  • Despite the challenges of caring for children at his age, De Niro expresses love and dedication to his role as a father.



It’s definitely nice to see Hollywood legend Robert De Niro’s heart so full of love, despite the extra challenges of caring for children at his age.

No matter your age, parenting can be a rewarding experience and one which can also keep you active and healthy. The same principle applies to grandparenting as well!



Speaking of having kids at a later age, we recommend checking out this article where we reported about how TV star Claudia Raia became a new mum at the age of 56.

Members, have you ever heard of someone else having a child at a later age? We would love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments.
 
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Robert De Niro is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated actors in the history of cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, De Niro has brought to life countless memorable characters on the silver screen, cementing his place as a true legend of the industry.

Many of us recognise him for his iconic roles, including the infamous mobster Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II, the unhinged ex-convict Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver, and the charismatic thief Neil McCauley in Heat.



But just as his work has been admired, De Niro’s remarkable personal life has also drawn much attention. This week, De Niro further surprised fans when he revealed he had welcomed his seventh child at the age of 79!

De Niro made the unexpected reveal during an interview with ET Canada earlier this week when he was promoting his new movie, aptly named About My Father.


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Robert De Niro surprised fans with the revelation of his seventh child. Credit: Shutterstock.



When the interviewer referred to De Niro’s six children, the Oscar winner politely corrected her, saying: 'Seven, actually. I just had a baby.'

While there is little information about the mother of De Niro’s recent bundle of joy, the actor spoke fondly of his role of a father.

'I don’t think I’m a cool dad,' said De Niro, who is famously devoted to his children.



The acting veteran has fathered children from different relationships and marriages. Drena and Raphael are his children from his marriage with Diahnne Abbott, while Aaron and Julian are his twins from his relationship with Toukie Smith. He also has two children, Elliot and Helen Grace, from his marriage with Grace Hightower.

'I’m stern about stuff,' he said, carefully emphasising the importance of constructive parenting. 'But I’m also loving with my kids.'

He also graciously referred to his 11-year-old daughter, whom he admits to adoring, and joked about how she 'gives him grief' before laughing off how his youngest provides 'more to come'.

Key Takeaways

  • Robert De Niro is a celebrated actor with a career spanning over five decades, known for iconic roles in The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, and Heat.
  • Recently, De Niro revealed that he had welcomed his seventh child at 79.
  • The acting veteran has fathered children from different relationships and marriages and is famously devoted to his children.
  • Despite the challenges of caring for children at his age, De Niro expresses love and dedication to his role as a father.



It’s definitely nice to see Hollywood legend Robert De Niro’s heart so full of love, despite the extra challenges of caring for children at his age.

No matter your age, parenting can be a rewarding experience and one which can also keep you active and healthy. The same principle applies to grandparenting as well!



Speaking of having kids at a later age, we recommend checking out this article where we reported about how TV star Claudia Raia became a new mum at the age of 56.

Members, have you ever heard of someone else having a child at a later age? We would love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments.
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