On Tuesday, an actor unexpectedly revealed to his fans that he had become a father of seven.
A legend, and a father to many
Robert De Niro is an American actor, producer, and director who has been a fixture in Hollywood for over five decades. He was born on August 17, 1943, in New York City and began his acting career in the late 1960s.
De Niro quickly gained critical acclaim for his performances in films such as Mean Streets, The Godfather Part II, and Taxi Driver, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
Throughout his career, De Niro has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, for his roles in Raging Bull and The Godfather Part II. He has also received several other accolades, including a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In addition to his work as an actor, De Niro is also a successful producer and director. He has produced several films, including The Good Shepherd and A Bronx Tale, and directed movies such as The Good Shepherd and The Irishman.
De Niro is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time, known for his intense, nuanced performances and his ability to inhabit complex characters.
He has also been a prominent figure in the film industry, using his platform to advocate for social and political causes.
Unfazed, and unsurprised
Fans were shocked to learn that Robert De Niro had become a parent for the seventh time, but the actor insisted that it was planned.
The 79-year-old Godfather actor discussed parenthood in an interview with ET Canada that was released on Tuesday, May 9. He was promoting the new comedy movie About My Father.
I know you have six kids,” the interviewer remarked, to which the actor quickly corrected her by saying, “Seven, actually.”
He said, “I just had a baby.”
Later, a De Niro representative told the publication that the actor is now the father of seven children, albeit the identity of the woman is still unknown.
The Meet the Fockers actress also revealed to American magazine Page Six that the pregnancy was preplanned.
“How could you not plan that kind of thing?” he asked.”
About My Father co-star Kim Cattrall appeared to identify the mother of the kid during the movie’s premiere shortly after De Niro quietly revealed the information.
At the movie’s New York premiere, the Canadian actor congratulated De Niro and his “significant other,” rumored girlfriend Tiffany Chen. The representatives have been approached by The Independent for additional comment.
According to People, the two allegedly met while Chen was serving as a martial arts instructor on the set of the 2015 movie The Intern.
No relationship between Chen and De Niro has been mentioned in the media.
De Niro has six further children from prior relationships. The actor and his first wife, American actress Diahnne Abbott, have two children: son Raphael, 46, and daughter Drena, 51. From 1976 till 1988, the couple was wed.
With his former partner, model Toukie Smith, he had twin boys, Julian and Aaron, who are now 27 years old, in 1995.
With his ex-wife Grace Hightower, De Niro also has a son named Elliot, 25, and a daughter named Helen Grace, 11.