Robert De Niro Opens Up About His 7 Kids
- Actor Robert De Niro shares insights into fatherhood with a total of seven children.
- The Hollywood star talks about the experience of being a dad to a large family.
- De Niro emphasizes the importance of family in his life.
On August 17, 2024, Robert De Niro celebrated his 81st birthday, a significant occasion highlighted on social media by his eldest child, Drena De Niro. The iconic actor, known for his roles in films like "Goodfellas," welcomed his youngest daughter, Gia, in April 2023, when he was 79. Gia's mother, Tiffany Chen, accompanied De Niro at the 96th Academy Awards, where he received a nomination for his performance in "Killers of the Flower Moon." Reflecting on fatherhood later in life, De Niro expressed that the experience has been "great." De Niro's family includes a total of seven children. In addition to Gia and Drena, he has five other children: Raphael, whom he shares with ex-wife Diahnne Abbott; twin sons Julian and Aaron with former girlfriend Toukie Smith; and Elliot and Helen Grace, 12, with ex-wife Grace Hightower. Drena, born in 1967, was adopted by De Niro during his marriage to Abbott, who also gave birth to Raphael in 1976. Julian De Niro has followed in his father's footsteps, pursuing a career in acting, with notable roles including a young Barack Obama in the Showtime series "The First Lady." Meanwhile, De Niro has shared insights into Elliot's passion for tennis, highlighting his growing confidence in the sport. The actor has kept his daughter Helen largely out of the public eye, describing her as "pure joy" in a recent interview.