Robert De Niro Shares What Makes Him Feel "Guilty" as Dad of 7 Kids
The 83-year-old actor says he learned fatherhood on the job and still feels guilt when work keeps him away from his seven children.
- On Thursday, August 27, 83-year-old actor Robert De Niro admitted to People that he feels guilty about missing time with his children while balancing his prolific career and fatherhood.
- After spending 60 years in Hollywood, De Niro stated he lacks a secret for work-life balance, noting that parenting seven children while maintaining his acting career requires learning on the job rather than following a guidebook.
- Reflecting on his parenting approach in 2025, De Niro emphasized supporting children's choices and admitted, "I tried my best," even joking he might put that phrase on his gravestone.
- While promoting "The Whisper Man," opening Friday, August 28, De Niro described his three-year-old daughter Gia as "pure joy," telling CBS News that looking at her alleviates his worries.
- With children ranging in age from 3 to 54, De Niro maintains that despite his decades of experience, parenting remains "a brand new thing" with no way to fully prepare.
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Robert De Niro Feels 'a Little Guilty' at Not Always Being There for His Seven Children
Different Type of Fatherhood Credit: MEGA Fatherhood has taken on a different dimension for De Niro since welcoming Gia in his 80s. He acknowledged that age has changed his approach, but said he has no choice but to embrace it. He said, “In some ways. Of course. I’m trying my best. I’m older, you know. Things just change. I have no choice. Embrace it. Embrace whatever you’ve been given.” And when it comes to his youngest child, De Niro has littl…
Robert De Niro Makes Candid Admission About Feeling ‘Guilty’ As A Father Of 7
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGAZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Robert De Niro has spent decades in the spotlight, but the Oscar-winning actor has also taken on one of his most important roles away from Hollywood: fatherhood. The esteemed actor is a father of seven children, and in a recent interview, he opened up about the challenges of raising a large family while balancing an enduring career in entertainment. Robert De Niro On Why He Feels ‘A Little Guilty’ About H…
The legendary actor Robert De Niro, 83 years old and father of seven children, admitted this week that he often feels a certain "guilt" when he has had to be away from his family for long periods of time. In statements to People magazine, the double winner of the Oscar explained that he has had to learn on the go about how to be a good father, which he has not always achieved. That experience, he tries to apply it now in his relationship with hi…
Robert De Niro Admits He Feels 'A Little Guilty' for 'Not Being There at Times' for His 7 Kids
After spending 60 years in Hollywood, Robert De Niro admitted this week that he feels a bit guilty for not always being present for his family. While talking with People, the acting icon touched on being a dad to seven children after having welcomed his youngest in his 80s. When asked if there was any advice he had to share, De Niro explained you just having to lean in and learn to manage everything – while also admitting that he was not always …
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