Billy Crystal says it is ‘wonderful’ that his pal Robert De Niro, 79, has a new baby… as the Goodfellas star reveals the name of newborn with Tiffany Chen
Billy Crystal, 75, and Robert De Niro have been friends for decades.
During a red carpet interview at the premiere of Crystal’s Yogi Berra movie It Ain’t over, he revealed how he feels about his 79-year-old friend welcoming his seventh child.
‘I was with him two weeks before the baby was born,’ Crystal told People. ‘You know, it’s amazing.’
De Niro welcomed his seventh child with his girlfriend Tiffany Chen, 45.
Crystal added that the couple ‘just love each other, and they want to do this together. I think it’s a beautiful thing. It’s wonderful.’
Old friends: Billy Crystal, 75, and Robert De Niro have been friends for decades. During a red carpet interview at the premiere of Crystal’s Yogi Berra movie It Ain’t over, he revealed how he feels about his 79-year-old friend welcoming his seventh child
Amazing: ‘I was with him two weeks before the baby was born,’ Crystal told People. ‘You know, it’s amazing’
New kid: Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro was born on April 6 weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, he told Gayle King on CBS Mornings . The Heat actor said ‘this baby is planned,’ adding that he and Chen both wanted the baby and are ‘over the moon’
De Niro revealed he had welcomed his seventh child earlier this week in an interview with ET Canada.
The Taxi Driver actor was promoting his new movie About My Father when the red carpet reporter asked him how his six kids were doing.
‘Seven, actually. I just had a baby,’ he revealed.
De Niro is dad to daughter Drena, 51, and son Raphael, 46 with his first wife Diahnne Abbot and twin sons Julian and Aaron, 27, with his ex-girlfriend Toukie Smith.
He also shared son Elliot, 24, and daughter Helen, 11, with his ex-wife Grace Hightower.
The Goodfellas star commented on being a dad in an interview with Access Hollywood this week.
‘Sometimes I don’t think people really know what being a good father is, you know you have a responsibility, but it’s a mystery, it’s a lot of excitement but scary and you do your best,’ he said.
And just this morning, the Casino actor revealed the name of his newborn.
New film: Crystal revealed his feelings on the red carpet for a screening of his Yoga Berra bio pic It Ain’t Over
Baby girl: Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro was born on April 6 weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, he told Gayle King on CBS This Morning
Planned: The Heat actor said ‘this baby is planned,’ adding that he and Chen both wanted the baby and are ‘over the moon
Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro was born on April 6 weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, he told Gayle King on CBS Mornings.
The Heat actor said ‘this baby is planned,’ adding that he and Chen both wanted the baby and are ‘over the moon.’
‘She was brought here by love,’ Gayle said Robert told King via a phone call.
De Niro shared his feelings on becoming a dad for the seventh time with Extra, saying: ‘I’m ok with it,’ the actor said when he was asked if he was excited. ‘I’m good with it.’ When asked if becoming a parent ever gets easier he quipped, ‘Never gets easier.’
ROBERT DE NIRO’S CHILDREN
1. DRENA DE NIRO, 51
Drena De Niro is an American actress and filmmaker who is the 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 broker 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 DE NIRO, 27
De Niro’s son is a product of the relationship between the actor and Toukie Smith, a former actress and model. His parents are both in the limelight. He carries mixed ethnicity, with his father having Irish, Italian and French roots. His mother is African-American.
Aaron De Niro at The Central Park Conservancy Opens the Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade on Earth Day at The Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade in April 2007 in New York
4. JULIAN DE NIRO, 27
Julian is the twin brother of Aaron and his mother is also Toukie Smith. He works as an actor and has appeared in In Dubious Battle (2016) and The First Lady (2022).
Julian De Niro attends The Sign In Sidney Brustein’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, saying 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 amid the split as he walks with her and their dogs.
Helen Grace backstage at the hit Carole King musical Beautiful on Broadway 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 on CBS Mornings.
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 shown on CBS Mornings
