Robert De Niro's Daughter Celebrates His 81st Birthday on Instagram

Robert De Niro marked his 81st birthday on Saturday, receiving heartfelt wishes from his daughter, Drena De Niro, via Instagram. Drena shared a touching post featuring a collection of photos and a video of her father diving into water, capturing the actor's playful spirit. In her caption, she expressed her love, referring to him as her "Dad and #1 ride or die," and included the hashtag #BobbyD forever. The Instagram tribute also highlighted family moments, including images of Robert with Drena's late son, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez. Drena further celebrated her father's special day by posting additional photos on her Instagram story, including a nostalgic image of herself as a child in a white dress held by her father. She affectionately referred to him as the "king of the jungle" in one post and called him her "favorite Fella" in another. Robert De Niro, renowned for his roles in classic films such as "Goodfellas" and "Taxi Driver," is a father of seven. Drena, who was adopted by De Niro during his marriage to Diahnne Abbott, is one of his children. He also shares a son, Raphael, with Abbott, and has twin sons, Julian and Aaron, with former partner Toukie Smith. His children with ex-wife Grace Hightower include son Elliot and daughter Helen Grace, showcasing a diverse and loving family.