Robert De Niro Gets Emotional While Sharing What It’s Like to Be a Dad to a 9-Month-Old at 80 – Video
|Robert De Niro discussed what it is like to be a father to a baby at 80 years old. The star, known for his incredible acting prowess, welcomed his seventh child with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen.
A few days ago, Hollywood legend Robert De Niro sat down for an interview where he shared his feelings about parenting his 9-month-old. His baby, Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, was born in April last year.
The film icon raises baby Gia with her mom and his younger girlfriend, Tiffany Chen. Robert spoke fondly of being a dad at 80 regarding raising his seventh child.
Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards in California on January 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The “Killers of the Flower Moon” actor expressed: “Everything that I’m consumed with or worried about or this or that, just goes away when I look at her.” He then got emotional as he paused before finishing his statement by saying the effect his daughter has on him is “wondrous.”
Robert De Niro and Gia Virginia Chen De Niro sharing a sweet father-daughter moment posted on January 18, 2024 | Source: YouTube/AARP
The doting father also highlighted: “She has a very sweet kind of way of looking at you and just taking you in […] she’s thinking, she’s observing everything, and watching. It’s really interesting.” Robert then ended his response by noting that he wants to be around for as long as possible to enjoy raising his baby girl.
A photo of Gia Virginia Chen De Niro posted on January 18, 2024 | Source: YouTube/AARP