Robert De Niro has spoken fondly of his six children over the years.The Oscar winner welcomed his first son, Raphael, in 1976 with his then-wife, Diahnne Abbott.
The director also adopted the actress’ daughter, Drena, from a previous relationship.Following his split from his Taxi Driver costar, De Niro also became the father of twin sons Julian and Aaron with model Toukie Smith.
Their baby boys arrived via surrogate in 1995.The Irishman star went on to marry philanthropist Grace Hightower two years later.
They welcomed son Elliot and daughter Helen in 1998 and 2011, respectively. (De Niro also has four grandchildren — three from Raphael and one from Drena.)Between Elliot and Helen’s births, the couple briefly separated.
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