Martial Arts Instructor Tiffany Chen Teaches Daughter Gia Nursery Rhymes In English And Chinese With Partner Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen wants their daughter, Gia, to be bilingual.
July 2, 2026
This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on July 2, 2026
Tiffany Chen, a martial arts instructor, has been in a relationship with Robert De Niro, and they have a daughter, Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, born on April 6, 2026.
Gia is the first baby of Tiffany, whereas the seventh baby of Robert, making him one of the oldest fathers on record at the age of 79.
Tiffany first crossed paths with legendary actor Robert on the set of the 2015 film The Intern.
She played a Tai Chi instructor who worked with Robert’s character, marking the beginning of their connection. Their bond eventually blossomed into romance, despite keeping their relationship private for years.
They made headlines when they were photographed holding hands while vacationing in the South of France in August 2026.
Moreover, they were captured sharing a kiss aboard a luxury yacht owned by Robert’s billionaire friend James Packer. It confirmed their relationship rumors.
Although they kept their relationship low profile, they’ve been spotted enjoying dinners with Hollywood friends, including Harvey Keitel and Billy Crystal.
Chen has been a supportive presence in Robert’s life and often visited him on set. Robert was also excited to have her around.
Moreover, they attended in April 2026, which honored Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko.
Robert De Niro’s Youngest Daughter With Tiffany Chen
On April 6, 2026, Robert De Niro welcomed his seventh child, Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen.
He announced the happy news during an interview with ET Canada in May 2026, though he initially kept Tiffany’s identity private.
Legendary Hollywood actor Robert De Niro, at 80, with his 10-month-old baby daughter Gia. He had his first child over 46 years ago. 😮
De Niro welcomed his seventh child, Gia, with his girlfriend Tiffany Chen in April 2026. At age 79, he is one of the oldest fathers on record.
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Robert later shared the first photo of baby Gia during an appearance on CBS Mornings, telling Gayle King that her arrival was planned.
He admitted that he supports Tiffany, who handles most of the parenting duties. Moreover, he has expressed his desire for Gia to embrace her Chinese heritage.
Robert has six children from his previous relationship, and they all love Gia.
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Despite the challenges of parenting in his 80s, Robert is attached to his youngest daughter.
It feels great. I have certain awareness — when you’re older you have awareness of certain things in life, dynamics, everything, family dynamics. You can’t avoid learning certain things and how you can deal with those and manage them and this and that, the usual. It’s amazing, but I’m very happy about it.
Tiffany Chen Diagnosed With Bell’s Palsy After The Birth Of Gia
Tiffany Chen has bravely shared her experience with a frightening postpartum health complication following the birth of her daughter, Gia Virginia, with Robert De Niro.
She opened up about experiencing alarming symptoms that led to a Bell’s palsy diagnosis shortly after welcoming her baby in an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings.
Even as she continues to struggle with Bell’s palsy, Tiffany Chen says her daughter Gia has made life more fun.
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Gayle asked her if she noticed any visible changes in her face when looking in the mirror, and she replied, Yes.
When I went home, I started to feel like … my tongue felt strange. It felt a little tingly, just starting to get a little bit numb. And then I realized my face just felt weird. I didn’t know what the feeling was that I was having. It felt weird.
Her symptoms worsened a week after giving birth. She couldn’t eat and was starting to slur.
Doctors instructed her to go to the hospital immediately and admitted her. She lost all facial function the minute she got into the hospital.
Bell’s palsy, a condition causing temporary weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, can be triggered by stress, viral infections, or postpartum changes.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Robert Anthony De Niro, the only child of painters Robert De Niro Sr. and Virginia Admiral, was born on August 17, 1943, in Manhattan, New York City.
- He is considered one of the most influential actors of his generation, having won two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
- He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in October 2003 and underwent surgery at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in December 2003.
- His net worth is .
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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.
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