‘I just had a baby!’: Robert De Niro, 79, reveals he has recently welcomed his SEVENTH child
- The actor shared with an outlet that he does not have six kids but rather seven
- De Niro then announced that he recently welcomed a baby
- The star’s girlfriend Tiffany Chen was seen with a baby bump in March
- READ MORE: Robert is joined by girlfriend Tiffany during a vacation in Spain
Robert De Niro announced this week that he recently welcomed a baby.
The Godfather actor was asked by a reporter from ET Canada what it was like to be a father of six children.
That is when he said he did not have six, but rather seven children, then shared that he recently welcomed a new child into his life. He did not share the name of the baby or the gender.
‘I just had a baby,’ he said.
The 79-year-old Oscar-winning actor did not reveal the identity of his baby’s mother, but he was last linked to martial arts instructor Tiffany Chen. They were photographed holding hands in July 2022 and in March of this year she appeared pregnant when leaving Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California.
His rep confirmed to DailyMail.com that De Niro did not make a mistake and that he does indeed have seven children.
New kid in his life: Robert De Niro shocked fans on Monday when he announced that he recently welcomed a baby. The Godfather actor was asked by a reporter from ET Canada what it was like to be a father of six children. That is when he said he did not have six, but rather seven children. Seen on May 6 in Chicago
His lady love: Robert seen with martial arts trainer Tiffany in July 2022 in Formentera, Spain
Baby on board: On March 22, Tiffany was seen with what looked like a baby bump as she left Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California with Robert. They had just enjoyed an Italian dinner with Harvey Keitel and Billy Crystal
The interview took place this week when he was promoting his new film About My Father.
On March 22, Tiffany was seen with what looked like a baby bump as she left Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California with Robert.
They had just enjoyed an Italian dinner with Harvey Keitel and Billy Crystal.
ET Canada asked Robert this week about being a dad and he shared that he believes ‘in being loving with [his] kids,’ but did say you have ‘to be stern about stuff.’
He continued, ‘I mean, there’s no way around it with kids. I don’t like to have to lay down the law and stuff like that. But, [sometimes] you just have no choice.
‘And any parent, I think, would say the same thing. You always want to do the right thing by the children and give them the benefit of the doubt but sometimes you can’t.’
The interviewer then said, ‘I know you have six kids,’ and Robert added, ‘Seven, actually.’
He then dropped his bombshell: ‘I just had a baby.’
He split from his wife of 20 years, Grace Hightower, in 2018.
His eldest daughter: Robert has two kids: Drena, 51 (pictured with Robert in 2022), and Raphael, 46 with his ex wife Diahnne Abbott
Family: (L-R) Diahnne Abbott, Drena and Robert in 1977 in NYC
His eldest son: Here he is seen with Raphael De Niro in New York in 2013
With Julian: Julian is seen far left with John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert in November 2022 in New York City
The twins: Twin boys Aaron and Julian that Robert had with Toukie; seen in New York in 1998
His son Elliot: De Niro with his son Elliot, who is now 24, in 2011 in France
His girl: De Niro with daughter Helen Grace out for ice cream with their puppies in New York in April 2019
Robert has two kids: Drena, 51, and Raphael, 46 with his ex wife Diahnne Abbott.
And he has two more children with Grace: Elliot, 25, and Helen, 11.
He is also a dad to twins Aaron and Julian, 27, with former girlfriend, Toukie Smith.
His divorce from Hightower has been highly contentious.
The ex-spouses have been locked in a battle since December 2018.
In April, a judge ruled that his ex-wife, 66, should receive $1 million annually and that the couple will split the proceeds after selling their $20 million home.
Robert and Grace were married in 1997, split in 1999, then got back together, renewed their vows in 2004 before he filed for divorce in 2018.
Initially the pair fought over custody of their child but now the arguments are over money and property.
Hightower’s average monthly spend was $215,000 a month on credit cards and $160,000 in cash. De Niro’s attorney, Caroline Krauss, claims the financial strain means the actor is running out of money.
His lady love: De Niro and girlfriend Diahnne Abbott circa 1977 in New York City
Another romance: De Niro and Toukie Smith circa 1990 in New York City
His last wife: De Niro and Grace Hightower in New York City in May 2017
She said the coronavirus pandemic led to a drying up of work projects for the Hollywood star.
Months earlier, De Niro earned $5million for acting in Martin Scorsese’s hit gangster flick, The Irishman. He also received ‘tens of millions of dollars’ through a federal coronavirus relief program.
Hightower claims that De Niro is worth $500million, but his attorney Caroline Krauss says that his estranged wife’s extravagant lifestyle is making things worse.
‘Grace and I have two beautiful children together. We are entering a period of transition in our relationship which is a difficult but constructive process. I honor Grace as a wonderful mother and ask for privacy and respect from all as we proceed to develop our roles as partners in parenting,’ he said in 2018.
Five months ago De Niro had a scare in New York City when he was woken by a serial burglar allegedly trying to swipe presents from under his Christmas tree. The Raging Bull actor broke his silence after Shanice Aviles, 30, was arrested at his $69,000-per-month rented townhouse in the Upper East Side of New York City.
De Niro ran downstairs in his bathrobe as officers arrested the suspect, but it understood there was no direct confrontation between him and Aviles.
When asked by New York Post reporters outside his home after the incident how he was coping, he replied: ‘I’m good.’ He added he was ‘OK’ as he left the property, where eight bags of takeaway from Japanese restaurant Nobu – co-founded by the actor – were later seen arriving, along with a delivery from the Dominique Ansel Bakery.
De Niro’s daughter Helen that he shares with ex-wife Hightower was also at home sleeping in another bedroom when the break-in occurred.
ROBERT DE NIRO’S CHILDREN
1. DRENA DE NIRO, 51
Drena De Niro is an American actress and filmmaker who is the daughter of Diahnne Abbott and adopted daughter of Robert after their marriage in 1976. She has appeared in several of her father’s films including 1999’s On The Run, 2002’s City By The Sea and 2002’s Showtime. She also starred in 2014’s Welcome To New York.
Drena De Niro at the Hands Of Stone film premiere in New York in August 2016
2. RAPHAEL DE NIRO, 46
Raphael De Niro is an American real estate broker and former actor. He often works with celebrity clients, including Jon Bon Jovi, Renée Zellweger, Travis Kalanick and Kelly Ripa. De Niro is the son of Robert and actress Diahnne Abbott.
Raphael De Niro at the Skyfall film screening in New York in November 2012
3. AARON KENDRICK DE NIRO, 27
De Niro’s son is a product of the relationship between the actor and Toukie Smith, a former actress and model. His parents are both in the limelight. He carries mixed ethnicity, with his father having Irish, Italian and French roots. His mother is African-American.
Aaron De Niro at The Central Park Conservancy Opens the Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade on Earth Day at The Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade in April 2007 in New York
4. JULIAN DE NIRO, 27
Julian is the twin brother of Aaron and his mother is also Toukie Smith. He works as an actor and has appeared in In Dubious Battle (2016) and The First Lady (2022).
Julian De Niro attends The Sign In Sidney Brustein’s Window Gala performance celebration at Virgin Hotels New York City on May 4, 2023 in New York City
5. ELLIOT DE NIRO, 25
Elliot is De Niro’s son from his second marriage to actress and philanthropist Grace Hightower. De Niro and Hightower separated in 2018, nearly 20 years after De Niro first filed for divorce from his second wife. Elliot has special needs and his father has spoken about it, saying tennis really helps the child.
Elliot, in the red and black jacket, with dad Robert in March 2023
6. HELEN GRACE DE NIRO, 11
She is the daughter he has with his estranged wife Grace Hightower. Robert has been seen spending time with the girl in New York City amid the split as he walks with her and their dogs.
Helen Grace backstage at the hit Carole King musical Beautiful on Broadway at The Stephen Sondheim Theater in September 2015 in New York City
7. NEW BABY DE NIRO
His newborn likely with partner Tiffany Chen.
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