79-Year-Old Robert De Niro Welcomes New Baby [Video]

In a Nutshell:

• Iconic actor Robert De Niro has announced the arrival of his seventh child in a low-key fashion during an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada.
• Despite not considering himself a “cool dad,” De Niro embraces his role as a father, accepting that sometimes tough love is necessary in parenting. His children range in age from his newly born to his eldest who is 51.
• De Niro will be showcasing his paternal side in a different context with his upcoming film “About My Father,” where he plays the quirky and embarrassing dad to comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s character. The film is set to release on May 26.

In an understated reveal worthy of a seasoned Oscar winner, Robert De Niro announced that he’s a father yet again, bringing his brood to a total of seven children.

The 79-year-old star dropped this baby bombshell while chatting with Entertainment Tonight Canada, and while he didn’t spill many details, he did confirm that parenting, even at his age, still has its fair share of “grief.”

But, just like in his iconic film roles, De Niro isn’t one to back down from a challenge.

He might not consider himself the “cool dad,” but he’s well-versed in the art of tough love.

De Niro admitted to laying down the law when necessary, though he’d much rather avoid playing the tough guy at home.

Speaking of acting roles, De Niro is about to grace the silver screen once again as Salvo, the quirky and embarrassing father to comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s character in the film “About My Father,” hitting theaters May 26.

The movie offers De Niro another chance to showcase his paternal instincts, albeit with a comic twist.

From his real-life experiences with his newly extended family to the fictional ones on set, it seems De Niro is fully embracing the dad life.

With a new baby and an upcoming film, it seems the “Godfather” actor has his hands full with a different kind of family business.

So, here’s a toast to the new dad on the block — we can’t wait to see what other surprises he has in store for us!

Source: TODAY.com