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Legendary '70s Actor Seen in Rare Outing With Much Younger Girlfriend
Legendary '70s Actor Seen in Rare Outing With Much Younger Girlfriend originally appeared on Parade.
Robert De Niro, 81, has been acting for over 60 years and shows no signs of slowing down — but when he's not working, he often spends time with his family and girlfriend Tiffany Chen, 45.
Though the couple tends to keep a low profile, they were recently spotted leaving a restaurant in Los Angeles. On Thursday, June 19, De Niro and Chen were photographed enjoying a quiet dinner at Nobu, in photos obtained by Backgrid.
The 81-year-old actor kept it casual in a blue jacket and green cap, while Chen wore an oversized jumper and sunglasses.
Best known for his iconic roles in Goodfellas and A Bronx Tale, De Niro has made a few red carpet appearances with Chen, but the pair mostly stay out of the spotlight.
The Academy Award winner was first linked to Chen — a trained dancer and martial arts instructor — in August 2021 following his split from ex-wife Grace Hightower.
However, they've known each other much longer. The two reportedly met in 2015 on the set of The Intern, where Chen had a role.
Speculation about their relationship began after PDA-filled photos of the pair went viral, leading fans to believe they were more than just friends.
In May 2023, De Niro revealed in an interview with ET Canada that he had welcomed his seventh child, though he didn't initially share who the mother was.
It was his About My Father costar Kim Cattrall who reportedly spilled and confirmed that Chen had given birth to their daughter, Gia.
Since becoming parents, De Niro has praised Chen for her role as a mother. 'I mean, I don't do the heavy lifting,' he told The Guardian. 'I'm there, I support my girlfriend. But she does the work. And we have help, which is so important.'
While the actor is grateful for the experience of raising a newborn again, he admits it comes with challenges. 'It doesn't get easier…It is what it is. It's OK.'
The Golden Globe recipient has seven children in total — his eldest, daughter Drena De Niro, is 57.
As for expanding their family, the couple haven't said whether they plan to have more children together.
Legendary '70s Actor Seen in Rare Outing With Much Younger Girlfriend first appeared on Parade on Jun 21, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
