Robert De Niro has sent his support to upcoming new dad Al Pacino.
The 79-year-old ‘Godfather II’ actor, who announced in May that he had given birth to his seventh child and first with partner Tiffany Chen, 45, was asked on the Today show with Hoda Kotb what he feels for his old friend and Heat co-star Al He is having a baby aged 83 with his 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah.
De Niro said he feels “very lucky” for Al, who also starred in Martin Scorsese’s “Irishman,” adding, “He’s a few years older than me.” God bless him.’
When Hoda, 58, asked the Raging Bull star about fatherhood at his “old age,” the Oscar winner said he had “a certain awareness” about parenthood.
He added, “When you’re older, you’re aware of certain things in life and the dynamics.” Everything, family dynamics.
God bless: Robert De Niro has sent his support to upcoming new dad Al Pacino
Going back a long way: The 79-year-old ‘Godfather II’ actor, who announced in May that he had given birth to his seventh child and first with partner Tiffany Chen, 45, was co-starred on the Today show Hoda Kotb asked how he feels about his old friend Heat co-star Al is having a baby aged 83 with his girlfriend, 29, Noor Alfallah
“You can’t get around learning certain things and then how to deal with them, manage them and this and that.”
De Niro – also dad to Drena, 51, Raphael, 46, twins Julian and Aaron, 37, and 25-year-old Elliot – responded by receiving an orange Today onesie, which he proudly kept at home for his youngest daughter, Gia .
Al has yet to comment on Noor’s pregnancy, but it has been reported that he has requested a paternity test to verify that he is the father of his girlfriend Noor Alfallah’s baby.
The Godfather actor, whose 29-year-old partner reportedly learned two months ago that she was expecting his fourth child, is said to have believed he was unable to become a father due to a medical condition that typically leads to infertility .
TMZ also reported that Noor took the test that proved he was the father.
Al is said to have been “shocked” when he found out he was going to be a father again.
Page Six said the actor “declined to comment” when asked about the TMZ report.
On May 30, it was announced that Al and Noor were expecting a child together. According to TMZ, she is eight months pregnant.
The actor and Noor – Sir Mick Jagger’s ex-girlfriend – first sparked relationship rumors in April 2022 when they were spotted dining together at Felix Trattoria in Venice, California.
Happy: De Niro said he was “very happy” for Al, who also starred in Martin Scorsese’s ‘Irishman,’ adding, ‘He’s a few years older than me.’ ‘God bless him’
Hoda on the case: When Hoda, 58, asked the Raging Bull star about paternity in his ‘old age’, the Oscar winner said he had ‘certain awareness’ of parenthood; On the far right is Jane Rosenthal
He got a T-shirt: He added: “When you get older you have an awareness of certain things in life, dynamics.” “Everything, family dynamics,” he said
Play dates: The Oscar winner – who shares the newest member of his growing family with girlfriend Tiffany Chen – told Extra that “floor play” could happen when asked about play dates with his and Al’s youngest children; the couple was seen in NYC in June 2022
Insiders have told Page Six they have been together since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The outlet source said she “dates mostly older men,” adding, “She’s been dating Al for a while and they get along really well.”
“The age difference doesn’t seem to be an issue despite being older than her father.”
It’s reportedly unclear if the couple is still together. An insider told Showbiz411 that they were “not in a relationship.”
Growing family: While expecting his fourth child, Al already shares twins Olivia Pacino and Anton James Pacino, 22, with fellow actress Beverly D’Angelo, and Julie Pacino, 33, with her ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant. Al with his three children in February 2020 in Hollywood
Another addition: According to TMZ, Al, who is four years older than De Niro, is expecting his fourth baby with his current girlfriend, Noor Alfallah. Pacino (center) and Noor (left) seen together
Al’s other children are daughter Julie, 33, who he had with Jan Tarrant, and twins Olivia and son Anton, 22, who he had with Beverly D’Angelo, but it appears this is Noor’s first child.
De Niro also told Extra during an interview published Thursday that playdates for her “youngest children” could happen.
He said, “Ground play.”
Regarding his plans for Father’s Day, which takes place on Sunday June 18, Robert revealed that he’ll be spending time “just with everyone” and humorously gushed about fatherhood. “I’ll have a new one every year.”
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De Niro was later asked if he’d taken on the task of changing diapers, admitting to Extra, “Not quite yet, but I’m getting there.”
The actor announced in an interview with ET Canada in early May that he had given birth to his seventh child.
At one point, interviewer Brittnee Blair mentioned his ‘six children’, but Robert was quick to correct, ‘Actually seven.’ I just had a baby.’
The subject came up when asked about his “love language” for his children, with Robert explaining that he believes in “being nice to them”. [his] kids,” although he’s “strict” at times.
Parenting: The Oscar winner welcomed his newborn daughter with girlfriend Tiffany Chen last month in April; The couple were spotted in Cannes in May
Paternity: Robert’s daughter Gia, seen above
“I mean, with kids, there’s no getting away from it.” I don’t like having to make laws and things like that. But, [sometimes] “You just don’t have a choice,” he added to the outlet. “And any parent, I think, would say the same thing.”
“You always want to do the right thing with the kids and give them the benefit of the doubt when there’s a doubt, but sometimes that doesn’t work,” and later revealed that he doesn’t believe he’s a “cool dad”.
The Killers Of The Flower Moon actor explained, “You know my kids sometimes disagree with me and they’re respectful.” My daughter, she’s 11, she makes me sad sometimes and I fight with her. I adore her, but you know. And my youngest now, that will be even more. But that’s what it is.’
ROBERT DE NIRO’S CHILDREN
By Heidi Parker
1. DRENA DE NIRO, 51
Drena De Niro is an American actress and filmmaker, daughter of Diahnne Abbott and adopted daughter of Robert after their marriage in 1976. She has appeared in several of her father’s films, including 1999’s On The Run, 2002’s City By The Sea, and 2002’s Showtime. . She also starred in 2014’s “Welcome To New York.”
Drena De Niro at the Hands Of Stone film premiere in New York in August 2016
2. RAPHAEL DE NIRO, 46
Raphael De Niro is an American real estate agent and former actor. He often works with celebrity clients including Jon Bon Jovi, Renée Zellweger, Travis Kalanick and Kelly Ripa. De Niro is the son of Robert and actress Diahnne Abbott.
Raphael De Niro at the Skyfall film screening in New York in November 2012
3.AARON KENDRICK DENIRO, 27
De Niro’s son is a product of the actor’s relationship with Toukie Smith, a former actress and model. His parents are both in the spotlight. He is of mixed ethnicity, with his father having Irish, Italian and French roots. His mother is African American.
Aaron De Niro of the Central Park Conservancy opens the Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade on Earth Day at the Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade April 2007 in New York
4. JULIAN DE NIRO, 27
Julian is Aaron’s twin brother and his mother is also Toukie Smith. He works as an actor and appeared in In Dubious Battle (2016) and The First Lady (2022).
Julian De Niro attends The Sign In Sidney Breastein’s Window Gala performance celebration at Virgin Hotels New York City on May 4, 2023 in New York City
5. ELLIOT DE NIRO, 25
Elliot is De Niro’s son from his second marriage to actress and philanthropist Grace Hightower. De Niro and Hightower separated in 2018, nearly 20 years after De Niro first filed for divorce from his second wife. Elliot has special needs and his father has spoken about it and said that tennis really helps the child.
Elliot, in the red and black jacket, with dad Robert in March 2023
6. HELEN GRACE DE NIRO, 11
She is the daughter he has with his estranged wife, Grace Hightower. Robert has been seen spending time with the girl in New York City during the breakup, walking her and their dogs.
Helen Grace backstage at the hit Broadway musical Beautiful by Carole King at the Stephen Sondheim Theater in September 2015 in New York City
7.GIA VIRGINIA
Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro was born on April 6, 2023, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, he told Gayle King CBS morning.
The Heat actor said, “This baby is planned,” adding that he and partner Tiffany Chen both wanted the baby and are “over the moon.”
Gia’s first photo was featured on CBS Mornings