Robert De Niro Says He’s Not ‘Surprised’ About Having A Child At 79 Because He Planned It
etcanada.comRobert De Niro isn’t shocked that he’s embracing fatherhood again, as he carefully planned for the new child. On Monday, the legendary actor broke the news to ET Canada that he is now the happy father of a seventh child at 79 years old.
The “Taxi Driver” actor stepped out in New York City on May 9 for the premiere of his latest feature flick, “About My Father”, where he made it clear that fatherhood is no surprise for the actor.
When asked by Page Six at the star-studded event, which featured co-stars Kim Cattrall, Leslie Bibb and David Rasche, if he was surprised to become a father again at age 79, he responded with a very straightforward: “No.” De Niro said the pregnancy “was planned,” adding, “How could you not plan that kind of thing?” Stepping out in style for the premiere of his latest family-focused comedy, the newly minted father looked suave in a sharp dark blue blazer, crisp striped shirt, and sleek black slacks.
The world may be eagerly waiting to hear the name and sex of De Niro’s newborn, but the details remain undisclosed to the public, including the mother’s identity.
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