Robert De Niro shares his top parenting rule as dad of seven
The actor said that the "main thing is to support your kids," regardless of situation
June 05, 2025
Robert De Niro shared some rare insights into his parenting as a dad of seven.
In a recent chat with Entertainment Tonight, the 81-year-old actor shared his top parenting rule when it comes to raising his children.
“Well, there's certain things you can do and certain things you can't do. The main thing is to support your kids,” he told the outlet. “As long as they’re not hurting themselves, doing anything destructive or anything like that, you have to support them."
“Even if you don’t go with it or think that they are going at it, whatever it is, you have to support them. And they have to know that you support them. Always.”
It is pertinent to mention that Robert and his wife are parents to son Raphael, 48, and daughter Drena, 53.
The Academy Award winner also welcomed twins Julian and Airyn, 29, with ex girlfriend Toukie Smith.
Whereas with ex wife Grace Hightower, he welcomed son Elliot, 27, and daughter Helen Grace, 13.
Lastly, Robert welcomed a daughter named Gia, 2, with his girlfriend Tiffany Chen in April 2023.
