Robert De Niro, 79, Confirms He Welcomed a Daughter as He Reveals the Mother and the Newborn’s Name

Although the news of the actor’s growing family may have caught fans by surprise, Robert De Niro has expressed that the arrival of their baby was a carefully planned event, emphasizing his and his girlfriend’s shared desire and immense joy. It’s obvious that the precious addition is a manifestation of the couples’ deep love.

De Niro proudly shares a photo of his little one, disclosing her moniker.

Robert De Niro has officially announced the joyful arrival of his daughter alongside his partner, Tiffany Chen. The couple disclosed their daughter’s name as Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro. In a conversation with Gayle King, De Niro happily shared the news, stating that their precious bundle of joy was born on Thursday, April 6, weighing 8 pounds and 6 ounces. As an added delight, an image of their adorable baby girl was also shared during the interview.

In New York City on Wednesday, Tiffany, a loving mother, took a stroll with her newborn child, marking the first public appearance of the baby. The little one was clad in a pink onesie and wrapped snugly in a white blanket as Tiffany gently lifted the baby from the stroller.

When asked about his excitement, the actor replied, “I’m ok with it... I’m good with it.” In response to whether parenthood ever becomes easier, the Taxi Driver humorously retorted, “It never gets easier.”

How De Niro met the mother of the new baby, and how things evolved.

It is believed that Tiffany and Robert first met in 2015 while working together on the film The Intern.
She had a minor role in the film as a Tai Chi instructor who assists Robert’s character. In August 2021, Robert and Tiffany were spotted together during a romantic vacation in the South of France. Their affection for each other was evident as they held hands while leisurely strolling under the sunshine and later shared kisses aboard a yacht.

During that time, the esteemed actor was entangled in a contentious divorce battle with his now ex-wife, Grace Hightower. In April 2022, a judge ruled that Robert’s ex-wife would receive an annual sum of $1 million and that the couple would split the proceeds after selling their home.

His co-stars’ thoughts on the arrival of the new baby and what they think of his partner, Tiffany.

Sebastian Maniscalco and Kim Cattrall, De Niro’s co-stars in About My Father, were overjoyed for the actor. Sebastian, unaware of the impending arrival, expressed his blessings on the red carpet. “I was informed today that he had the baby I didn’t know leading up to this that he was going to have a baby but uh yeah God bless him,” he said. “He’s a very soft-spoken individual loves to spend time with his family, and I’m happy for him,” he added, praising his nature.

Meanwhile, Kim showered Tiffany with compliments, saying, “God bless him, his significant other. Tiffany is such a beautiful woman. She came to the set once with her family and watched filming, and she was gorgeous and sweet. I’m happy for both of them.”

De Niro’s longtime pal Billy Crystal’s opinion

Furthermore, during a red carpet interview, Billy Crystal, De Niro longtime pal, expressed how he feels about his 79-year-old friend welcoming his seventh child. ’I was with him two weeks before the baby was born... You know, it’s amazing.’ Billy has also shared that the couple “just love each other, and they want to do this together. I think it’s a beautiful thing. It’s wonderful.”

What the actor thinks about fatherhood.

The acclaimed actor has six other children as well. With his ex-wife Diahnne Abbott, he has Drena, 51, and Raphael, 46. With ex-wife Grace Hightower, he has Elliot, 25, and Helen, 11. Additionally, he has twins Aaron and Julian, 27, with his former girlfriend, Toukie Smith.

Moreover, In a recent interview, the Goodfellas’ star shared his thoughts on the experience of fatherhood. He expressed that there is often a lack of understanding regarding the true essence of being a good father. Balancing a sense of responsibility with the element of mystery, he acknowledged that the journey of fatherhood encompasses both excitement and fear. Despite these challenges, he emphasized the importance of giving it one’s all.

In addition, De Niro openly expressed that he anticipated becoming a father again with his girlfriend, Tiffany, and that their pregnancy was deliberately planned. He pondered, “How could one not plan such a significant event?”

This news comes after the actor made a surprising revelation about a new addition to his family during an earlier interview. When asked about being a father to six children, De Niro corrected the reporter, stating that he actually has seven children and recently welcomed a new child into his life. However, he did not disclose the name or gender of the baby during the interview.