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The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Robert de Niro reveals number one parenting tip
Robert De Niro, 81, has discussed parenting his seven children and revealed his number one rule. 'The main thing is to support your kids. As long as they're not hurting themselves, doing anything destructive or anything like that, you have to support them – period,' he told Entertainment Tonight. De Niro shares a two-year-old daughter, Gia, with his girlfriend Tiffany Chen, and describes her as "pure joy". While De Niro admitted he doesn't change Gia's diapers anymore, he spends his mornings with her, watching the YouTuber for toddlers Ms. Rachel. De Niro has six other children from previous relationships: Drena, Raphael, Julian, Airyn, Elliot, and Helen Grace.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robert De Niro, 81, Shares Rare Details About Parenting 2-Year-Old Daughter
Robert De Niro, 81, Shares Rare Details About Parenting 2-Year-Old Daughter originally appeared on Parade. Robert De Niro, 81, is a father of seven — including his youngest, 2-year-old Gia, whom he shares with 45-year-old girlfriendTiffany Chen. In a series of rare comments about his little girl — who was born when the Meet the Parents star was 79 — De Niro couldn't stop gushing about the toddler. "She's pure joy," the two-time Oscar winner told Entertainment Tonight in at the Tribeca Film Festival in an interview published on Wednesday, June 4. "She's 2 now ... and as they get older and older ... then, you know ... but she's wonderful. She's just pure joy. What can I say?" De Niro has had plenty of experience with watching his children grow up, as he is also dad to Drena, 57, and Raphael, 48 (whom he shares with ex-wife Diahnne Abbott), twins Julian and Airyn, 29 (whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Toukie Smith), and Elliot, 27, and Helen Grace, 13, (whom he shares with ex-wife Grace Hightower). He also has several grandchildren who are older than 2-year-old Gia. (Tragically, Drena's son Leandro died at 19 in 2023.) "The main thing is to support your kids," The Godfather: Part II actor told ET. "You have to support them, period. And they have to know that you support them. Always." De Niro clearly wasn't just giving lip service on Tuesday night — in April, he made a proud statement after daughter Airyn came out as transgender. 'I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter," De Niro shared with Deadline. "I don't know what the big deal is … I love all my children.' . Robert De Niro, 81, Shares Rare Details About Parenting 2-Year-Old Daughter first appeared on Parade on Jun 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Robert De Niro shares his ultimate parenting tip
Robert De Niro shares his ultimate parenting tip The 81-year-old actor has Drena, 57, Raphael, 48, 29-year-old twins Julian and Airyn, Elliot, 27, and Helen Grace, 13, from previous relationships and two-year-old Gia with partner Tiffany Chen (Image: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images ) Robert De Niro will always "support" his children, even if he disagrees with their choices. The 81-year-old actor - who has Drena, 57, Raphael, 48, 29-year-old twins Julian and Airyn, Elliot, 27, and Helen Grace, 13, from previous relationships and two-year-old Gia with partner Tiffany Chen - believes the most important thing a parent can do for their kids is to always back their decisions. He told 'Entertainment Tonight': "The main thing is to support your kids. As long as they're not hurting themselves, doing anything destructive or anything like that, you have to support them - period. "Even if you don't go with it-you have to support them. And they have to know that you support them. Always." The 'Goodfellas' star hailed his youngest child as "just pure joy". He added: "She's two now. It's always wonderful." Article continues below The 'Meet the Fockers' actor previously told of how he "somehow makes it work" when it comes to juggling his career with raising a toddler. He told E! News: "Yeah, she's great! She came on the 'Zero Day' set a few times, I shot that last year. You make it work, somehow. Sometimes I have her on the set with my girlfriend. I'm lucky, I have a camper." However, Robert admitted he doesn't change the youngster's diapers. Asked if he does, he recently told The Sunday Times magazine: "No, no, but I used to!" But the veteran actor enjoys spending early mornings with his little girl. He said: "I'm an early riser. I spend my mornings watching [YouTuber for toddlers] Ms. Rachel with her, and I give her her bottle." Robert "tries his best" to be a good dad and to meet his children' s different needs. He said: "Oh God, they would all have a different answer. Family is so complex. "I try my best, that's all. I hope they'll be happy." Article continues below The 'Killers of the Flower Moon' star previously revealed that he loves it when his brood is all together and enjoys going on family vacations with them. He told People: "The fact that they'd all be together is everything to me." Asked what his favourite thing to do with his children is, he replied: "Just being together, taking trips to warm places."
Business Insider
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Robert De Niro has shared his 'love and support' for his transgender daughter Airyn De Niro. Meet all of his 7 children.
Drena De Niro is Robert De Niro's oldest daughter. Drena De Niro, born on September 3, 1971, is the oldest of De Niro's children. She is not his biological daughter but was adopted by the actor at age 5 after he married her mother, Diahnne Abbott, in 1976. She then took his surname. Drena began her career as a model before dabbling in DJing and fashion consulting. At 25, she made her acting debut in the 1996 film "Grace of My Heart." She has since starred in "Joy," "Hands of Stone," and "A Star is Born," the last of which also starred her late son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. Drena made De Niro a grandfather when she and her then-boyfriend, Carlos Rodriguez, welcomed their son in 2003. In July 2023, Drena announced that Leandro had died at the age of 19. His death was determined to be the result of the toxic effects of a drug combination, the New York City Medical Examiner's Office said. Raphael Eugene De Niro is the actor's oldest biological child. De Niro and Abbott welcomed their son, Raphael Eugene De Niro, on November 9, 1976. (De Niro's marriage to Abbott later ended in 1988.) Raphael did not pursue a career in Hollywood, but as a broker at luxury real estate company Douglas Elliman, he has helped stars like Renée Zellweger and Kelly Ripa find their dream homes in Manhattan. According to his website, in 2004 he founded the De Niro team within the firm. Between 2008 and 2020, he was married to Claudine De Matos, and welcomed three children together, per Page Six. Airyn De Niro came out as transgender in 2025. After his divorce from Abbott, De Niro began dating Toukie Smith, a model and actor who appeared in "Miami Vice," in 1988. On October 20, 1995, the couple welcomed twins who were conceived by in vitro fertilization and delivered by a surrogate mother. The couple separated the following year. Airyn De Niro spoke about "stepping into this new identity" in an interview with LGBTQ+ publication Them. She said she has been femme-presenting since middle school and started hormone therapy in November 2024. She said she felt like a bit of a "late bloomer" in embracing her trans identity. "Trans women being honest and open, especially [in] public spaces like social media and getting to see them in their success… I'm like, you know what? Maybe it's not too late for me." As for being raised by famous parents, she added, "No parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight." Julian Henry De Niro is Airyn's twin brother. He is pursuing an acting career. Julian Henry De Niro, Airyn's twin brother, was also born on October 20, 1995. Julian has pursued a career in acting and made his film debut in the 2016 film "In Dubious Battle," alongside James Franco and Selena Gomez. In 2022, he portrayed a young Barack Obama in Showtime's anthology television series, "The First Lady." In 2023, he starred in "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" on Broadway alongside Rachel Brosnahan and Oscar Isaac. Elliot De Niro is a Special Olympics tennis star. In 1997, De Niro married American socialite Grace Hightower. They welcomed their son, Elliot De Niro, a year later on March 18, 1998. De Niro shared Elliot's autism diagnosis in 2016 while advocating for the inclusion of the documentary "Vaxxed" at the Tribeca Film Festival, of which he is a co-founder. "Grace and I have a child with autism and we believe it is critical that all of the issues surrounding the causes of autism be openly discussed and examined," he said at the time, People reported. Elliot is known for his tennis skills. He has competed in the Special Olympics, the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. In 2018, he was featured in ESPN's " Special Olympics: 50 Game Changers" series. Helen Grace De Niro was previously De Niro's youngest child. De Niro and Hightower initially split in 1999, one year after Elliot's birth, and engaged in a custody dispute over him. Their divorce was not finalized, and in 2004, they renewed their wedding vows, People reported. On December 23, 2011, their second child together, a daughter named Helen Grace De Niro, was born via surrogate. De Niro and Hightower separated again in November 2018. In 2021, it was reported that their divorce proceedings were still ongoing. Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro is the latest addition to the family. On April 3, 2023, the actor welcomed daughter Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro with his partner, Tiffany Chen. He shared the news while speaking to Entertainment Tonight Canada to promote the movie "About My Father." When ET Canada's Brittnee Blair mentioned De Niro's six children, the two-time Oscar winner corrected her, saying: "Seven, actually. I just had a baby." He then shared the details on " CBS Mornings" with Gayle King the following week, revealing his daughter's full name and a photo of her in a striped pink sleepsuit.
