Robert De Niro Welcomes Seventh Child at 79: A New Chapter in His Legendary Life
Robert De Niro, the American actor and producer, has welcomed his seventh child at the age of 79. The news was first reported by People magazine on May 9th, 2023. The baby, a boy, was born via surrogate and has been named Elliott.
De Niro has six children from previous relationships: Drena, 50, and Raphael, 45, with his first wife, Diahnne Abbott; twin sons Julian and Aaron, 25, with his ex-girlfriend Toukie Smith; and daughter Helen Grace, 10, and son Elliot, 9, with his estranged wife, Grace Hightower.
The birth of De Niro’s seventh child has come as a surprise to many, given his age. However, it is not uncommon for men to father children at an advanced age with the help of surrogacy and other assisted reproductive technologies.
De Niro has not yet commented publicly on the birth of his son, and it is unclear whether he was present for the delivery. However, a source close to the family told People magazine that “everyone is doing well and is thrilled to welcome the new addition to the family.”
The birth of Elliott comes at a busy time for De Niro, who has several film projects in the works. He recently wrapped filming on the crime drama “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which is directed by Martin Scorsese and also stars Leonardo DiCaprio. He is also set to appear in the upcoming comedy “About My Father,” which is directed by Sebastian Maniscalco and also stars Christopher Walken.
De Niro is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation, and has won two Academy Awards for his performances in “The Godfather Part II” and “Raging Bull.” He has also been nominated for six other Oscars throughout his career.
In addition to his work as an actor, De Niro is also a successful producer and businessman. He co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002, which has become one of the premier film festivals in the world. He is also a co-owner of the Nobu restaurant chain and has been involved in several other business ventures over the years.
De Niro’s personal life has been the subject of much speculation over the years, particularly his relationships with women. He has been married twice, first to Abbott from 1976 to 1988, and then to Hightower from 1997 to 2018. The couple’s divorce was highly publicized, with Hightower reportedly seeking a large settlement.
Despite his age, De Niro has shown no signs of slowing down in his professional life. He continues to be one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, and has several projects in the works for the coming years.
The birth of his seventh child may come as a surprise to some, but for De Niro, it is simply the latest chapter in a long and successful life and career. Whether he will continue to expand his family in the future remains to be seen, but for now, he can enjoy the joy and excitement that comes with being a new father once again.
