Veteran actor Robert De Niro shares that he is happy to have another child at the age of 80.

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The Hollywood star does not find it difficult to care for his young daughter, as most of the parenting duties are handled by his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen.

Robert De Niro and His Girlfriend Tiffany Chen

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In May 2023, Robert De Niro surprised the public when he revealed in an interview that he had recently welcomed his seventh child. It was later disclosed that the baby is a girl named Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, his daughter with girlfriend Tiffany Chen (45).

In his latest interview with The Guardian, the Oscar-winning star shared his thoughts on fatherhood at 80: “Having children doesn’t get any easier. It’s still the same. I mean, I’m not the one doing the heavy lifting. I’m there, I support my girlfriend, but she’s the one handling most of the work. And we have help, which is also very important.” The legendary actor expressed his happiness at having another child and said he always enjoys the experience of being a father. He also noted that he interacts with each of his children differently, depending on their age.

Thinking About Life and Death

Having a young child at an advanced age also makes Robert De Niro reflect on life and mortality. The Taxi Driver star wants to spend as much time as possible with his family and children, fearing that he may not have many opportunities left. He admitted, “Of course, at my age, I do think about death… I’m aware of it, and I think about time more. Every summer or the change of seasons, I think: Wow, I should use these next few months to be with my kids and my family.”

The 80-year-old actor candidly stated, “I can’t wait for the next season because I don’t know what will happen. So, every plan becomes more important. Everything I do, in terms of time, is significant. Whatever I intend to do in the next two years, I should probably start doing it now.”

A Tireless Career at 80

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Despite his age, Robert De Niro remains active in the film industry. This year alone, he has three movies premiering.

Born in 1943, De Niro began his acting career in the early 1960s and is now one of Hollywood’s most revered actors. He has left a significant mark on cinema with films such as The Godfather Part II, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter, Awakenings, Cape Fear, and Silver Linings Playbook. He is also well-known for his long-time collaboration with legendary director Martin Scorsese. This year, the duo teamed up with Leonardo DiCaprio for Killers of the Flower Moon, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics. De Niro continues to work diligently, with several upcoming projects in the pipeline. Over his more than 50-year career, he has won two Academy Awards and numerous other prestigious accolades.

Robert De Niro has been through two failed marriages and has six children from previous relationships: Drena (52), Raphael (46), twins Julian and Aaron (27), Elliot (25), and Helen (11). He met martial arts instructor Tiffany Chen, and the couple welcomed their seventh child together. They first worked together on The Intern in 2015. In August 2021, they were spotted enjoying time together, sparking dating rumors, though they kept their relationship private.