Robert De Niro, 79, Opens Up About Life With a Newborn Daughter And Sends Her a Sweet Message

During a recent TV appearance, Robert De Niro, 79, who recently welcomed a daughter, discussed the joyful experience of embracing fatherhood once again at his current stage of life. He candidly shared the news of his newborn daughter, Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, expressing his gratitude for the blissful journey.

Sharing insights about his family dynamics.

When asked how his approach to parenting has evolved throughout the years, De Niro, a father of seven, emphasized the growth of his awareness and understanding. He explained that with age comes a deeper comprehension of various aspects of life, including family dynamics. He acknowledged the inevitability of learning from these experiences and developing effective strategies to navigate them.

During the interview, De Niro also mentioned that he had learned about fellow actor Al Pacino recently becoming a father, despite being a few years older than himself. The actor expressed his happiness and wished his friend all the best. Reflecting on his own personal journey as a father to a newborn, he expressed that it was an incredible and fulfilling feeling.

Ultimately, the host surprised the actor with a thoughtful onesie gift. Holding it up, De Niro directed his attention towards the camera and lovingly addressed his daughter, saying, “Gia, this is for you, honey.”

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.

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. Unaware of the impending arrival, Sebastian 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 who 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’s 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 mystery, he acknowledged that the fatherhood journey encompasses 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?”

Robert De Niro announced his daughter’s joyful arrival earlier during a TV appearance, disclosing her name as Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro. An image of the adorable baby girl was also shared during the interview as an added delight.