Robert De Niro Welcomes His Seventh Child at Age 79

LONDON: Legendary actor Robert De Niro has become a father once again at the age of 79. The news was confirmed by De Niro's representative, Stan Rosenfield, who shared the announcement with USA TODAY. The baby's arrival was kept private, and no additional details were provided.

De Niro, known for his roles in films like "The Godfather" and "Meet the Parents," has been married and divorced twice and is already a father to six other children. From his first marriage to Diahnne Abbot, he has two children: Drena, who is 51 years old, and Raphael, who is 46.

With Toukie Smith, whom he never married, he shares twin sons, Julian and Aaron, who are 27 years old. De Niro's former wife, Grace Hightower, is the mother of two of his children - Elliot, aged 25, and Helen Grace, aged 11. Additionally, De Niro takes pride in being a grandfather.

The actor revealed the news about his latest addition in an interview with ET Canada, where he discussed his upcoming film, "About My Father," which is set to release on May 26. When the reporter noted De Niro's six children, the actor corrected her and said, "Seven, actually."

De Niro also spoke to the interviewer about fatherhood and his beliefs. He shared that he believes in being loving with his children, but sometimes, parents have to be firm about things. According to De Niro, parents generally strive to do what is best for their children and offer them the benefit of the doubt. However, there are times when parents have to be strict, leaving them with no other option.

De Niro's contributions to the entertainment industry have earned him several accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in "The Godfather: Part II" and Best Actor in "Raging Bull." De Niro's impressive contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized with numerous accolades, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2011 Golden Globes and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

• The Birth of Robert DeNiro's Seventh Child

Robert De Niro, the award-winning actor, has welcomed his seventh child at the age of 79. Learn more about the latest addition to De Niro's family and his thoughts on fatherhood.

• DeNiro's Personal Life

Robert De Niro has been twice married and divorced and has six other children. His first marriage to Diahnne Abbot resulted in the birth of two children, Drena and Raphael. With Toukie Smith, he has twin sons, Julian and Aaron. De Niro also has two children with his former wife, Grace Hightower, Elliot and Helen Grace. The actor is also a grandfather.

• De Niro's Latest Addition

De Niro's representative, Stan Rosenfield, confirmed the birth of De Niro's seventh child to USA TODAY. The baby's arrival was kept private, and no additional details were provided. The announcement was made during an interview with ET Canada, where the actor discussed his upcoming film, "About My Father." When asked about his children, De Niro corrected the interviewer, revealing that he now has seven children.

• Fatherhood and De Niro's Beliefs

De Niro shared his beliefs on fatherhood during the interview. He believes in being loving with his children, but also knows that sometimes, parents have to be firm. He added that parents always want to do the right thing for their children, but sometimes, they have no choice but to be strict.

Robert De Niro's seventh child has arrived, adding to his already large family. The actor has spoken about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of showing love to children while also being firm when necessary.

Despite his busy career, De Niro has managed to balance his personal life with his professional achievements, becoming one of the most respected actors of his generation.