#23: He Welcomes Daughter Helen Grace Via Surrogate, Expanding His Family In Later Life
In 2011, De Niro and Grace Hightower welcomed their second child, daughter Helen Grace, via surrogate. Her birth marked another new chapter in his life as a devoted father, adding to his growing and diverse family that spans multiple generations and relationships.

Despite his age and demanding schedule, De Niro emphasized that parenting remained central to his identity. He often spoke about the joys and challenges of raising children later in life, balancing his work with family moments that grounded him outside the chaos of Hollywood.
