<img src="https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&amp;c2=36750692&amp;cv=3.6.0&amp;cj=1"> Robert De Niro Reacts To ‘Older’ Al Pacino Having A Baby
Something went wrong. Try again, or if the problem persists.
Your details are incorrect, or aren't in our system yet. Please try again, or sign up if you're new here.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and of Service apply.
Create a GAMURS
By g up, you agree to our and of Service.
Something went wrong. Try again, or if the problem persists.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and of Service apply.
Choose a name
Choose a unique name using 3-30 alphanumeric characters.
Something went wrong. Try again, or if the problem persists.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and of Service apply.
Choose your preferences
Choose how we communicate with you, opt out at anytime.
Something went wrong. Try again, or if the problem persists.
Check your email
An confirmation link was sent to your email. Don't forget to check your spam!
Enter the email address you used when you ed and we'll send you instructions to reset your .
If you used Apple or Google to create your , this process will create a for your existing .
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and of Service apply.
Reset instructions sent. If you have an with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or if the problem persists.
Mohammed Badra/Pool/Getty Images

79-year old new father Robert De Niro comments on ‘older’ Al Pacino having a baby

Niro welcomes his seventh child, Gia.

Al Pacino instead.

Recommended Videos

Hoda Kotb conducted the interview and commented on De Niro and Rosenthal’s long-running partnership that has included Rosenthal producing nearly 20 of De Niro’s films.

Rosenthal, who is also the co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival, praised De Niro, saying, “Robert De Niro asked me to come and build something with him. Neither one of us knew where that was going to go. He always said ‘You can move back to L.A. if it doesn’t work out.’ 34 years later we’re still together.”

Hoda Kotb then took the time to congratulate De Niro on his newborn baby and followed it up by asking him, “How is fatherhood at this moment?”

De Niro, knowing she was referring to his age, said, “This stage and age?”

After lightening up the question, De Niro took to the art of deflection and said, “Listen, Al Pacino just had a baby.”

Just when you think De Niro was about to joke about Pacino having a newborn at 83-years old, he instead offered his blessings, saying, “He’s a few years older than me. God bless him. I’m very happy for him.”

Kotb asked him about how it feels being a new father to which De Niro answered, “It feels great.”

De Niro explained he feels more aware as a father today than he was decades ago thanks to experience, adding, “When you’re older, you have awareness of certain things in life.”

Kotb and producers then gave Robert De Niro a baby gift, which was a Today Show onesie. Robert De Niro looked at the camera and held up the onesie, and referred to his newborn — Gia Virginia — by saying, “Gia, this is for you, honey,” noting that she sleeps great.

The Tribeca Film Festival will be held this year form June 7-18 in it’s usual place in downtown Manhattan, specifically in the neighborhood known as, you guessed it, Tribeca.


We Got This Covered is ed by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small commission. Learn more about our Policy
Author
Image of Curtis Roberts
Curtis Roberts
I write, therefore I am. It’s my ion and my love and has gifted me many things, though I hope it gifts my readers more.