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De Niro: Fatherhood at 83, Seven Kids, Vast Family Life
30 Aug
Summary
- Robert De Niro, 83, is a father to seven children spanning five decades.
- His children are pursuing careers in acting, which he supports.
- He emphasizes supporting his children in their endeavors.
At 83, Robert De Niro continues to be a prominent figure, balancing a prolific acting career with fatherhood to seven children. His family life is vast and varied, with children born across more than five decades. De Niro recently spoke about his children's interest in pursuing acting careers, stating he is supportive but acknowledges the challenges involved. He has previously emphasized the importance of unconditional support for his children, provided they do not engage in destructive behavior.
De Niro's eldest daughter, Drena, born in 1971, has had a career in modeling, acting, and producing. Her son, Leandro, passed away in July 2023 at age 19 from an accidental overdose. Raphael, born in 1976, chose a career in real estate, working with high-profile clients. Julian and his twin sister, Airyn, were born in 1995. Julian has also entered acting and studied computer science. Airyn recently came out as transgender in April 2025 and is pursuing a career in mental health counseling.
Elliot, born in 1998, was revealed to have autism in 2016, with De Niro expressing support for the documentary Vaxxed. Elliot is passionate about tennis. Helen Grace was born via surrogate in 2011. De Niro and her mother, Grace Hightower, separated in 2018 but co-parent amicably. His youngest child, Gia, was born in April 2023 to his girlfriend Tiffany Chen. De Niro expressed his desire for Gia to be bilingual and finds her to be pure joy.
