Robert De Niro: Dad Life at 81 – Who Knew?
Okay, so Robert De Niro – you know, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, the whole shebang – just became a dad again at 81. Seriously. Honestly, who saw that coming?
Diapers? Not So Much.
He and his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, are sharing parenting duties for their one-year-old daughter, Gia. But get this: De Niro admitted in an interview with The Sunday Times that he’s officially out of the diaper-changing game. “No, no, but I used to,” he said. He’s an early riser, though, so he makes up for it by spending his mornings with Gia, watching Ms. Rachel videos with her and giving her her bottle. It's the little things, right?
Seven Kids!
Gia is number seven, folks. Seven! His other kids range from 12 to 57 years old. When asked how they'd describe him as a dad, he wisely said, "Oh God, they would all have a different answer. Family is so complex." He just tries his best, he says, and hopes they'll be happy. I mean, that’s all any of us can really do, right?
The Wonder of Gia
De Niro’s clearly smitten. In an interview with AARP, he gushed about how peaceful Gia makes him feel. He said that all his worries just melt away when he looks at her. "It's wondrous," he said. And he readily acknowledges that Tiffany does the "heavy lifting" – a supportive partner is key, I'd say.
Beyond Baby Bottles: Still De Niro
It's not all diapers and baby bottles, though. The guy’s still a major player in Hollywood. He was recently in Netflix's Zero Day, and even popped up in the Saturday Night Live 50th-anniversary special. And let’s not forget his outspoken political views – his criticism of Donald Trump is still making headlines. The man's a force of nature, on and off screen.
Fatherhood: Always Evolving
De Niro's story shows us that fatherhood is a lifelong journey, full of surprises. His approach to diaper duty might be unconventional, but his devotion to his kids and his honest reflections on family life are pretty relatable. It reminds us that parenthood is a constant adjustment, no matter your age or experience. It’s a beautiful, messy, complicated thing. You know?
Want to learn more about this fascinating guy? Check out his movies and recent interviews – it's a wild ride!
