Fatherhood is, in fact, personal for Al Pacino.
After welcoming his fourth child at age 83, the renowned Godfather actor shared insights about how his children have positively influenced his acting career.
In an exclusive chat with Will Marfuggi from TopMob News, the 85-year-old individual shared that “Some of my projects benefited slightly due to their involvement.
Indeed, Al, who is father to Julie Marie (age 35), born from his previous relationship with Jan Tarrant; twins Anton and Olivia (both 24), sharing this distinction with actress Beverly DāAngelo; and Roman (aged 2) from his relationship with Noor Alfallah, shared insights on how Julie played a role in shaping his award-winning acting in the 1992 film “Scent of a Woman”.
The actor went on, “At that point, I was pretending to be blind, and my eldest girl was three years old. I had interactions with various blind institutions, and they were incredibly welcoming.
In simpler terms, the Oscar winner reminisced about saying to his daughter, “Hey Julie, could you pretend to be blind for a moment?” He was amazed by her response as she convincingly portrayed blindness without any prior preparation. He admired her quick thinking and talent, remarking that children have an innate genius and his daughter demonstrated this even more so given that she was pretending to be blind.
Beyond just influencing his acting, as evident in his latest movie “The Ritual” currently playing in theaters, Al has also spoken openly about how his youngest son has brought a fresh energy back into his life.
He expressed to the BBC in October that he wishes to be present in his child’s life. Additionally, he expressed a hope that he remains healthy and the child comes to know him as their father.
Plus, Romanās youthfulness is so much fun for Al to engage with, even if itās on a video call.Ā
He clarified that everything he performs is genuine, captivating to him. As a result, they engage in conversations. In another medium, they even play the harmonica together, creating a unique connection. Essentially, it’s enjoyable for him.
Beyond the delight I’ve experienced with my little one turning two, I still derive immense satisfaction from my professional endeavors, much like the passion I felt during my time on the set of The Ritual.
He expressed his appreciation during his conversation with TopMob News, stating, ‘I truly enjoyed it, and I feel honored to have had this chance.’ Reflecting on the experience later, he realized that it wasn’t until afterward that he fully grasped its value because making films is a challenging process. Yet, despite the difficulties, he found it rewarding.
Al commented, “I was excited about entering. It can be tough when you aren’t eager for work. Yes, I’ve been there before, but this time it was enjoyable.
At present, “The Ritual” can be watched on screens across the country. Keep reading to discover other stars similar to Al, who welcomed fatherhood at a later stage in their lives.
The unmarried Oscar-winning individual had already fathered daughter Julie Marie (born in 1989) with Jan Tarrant, and twins Anton James and Olivia Rose (born on January 25, 2001) with ex Beverly D’Angelo. Then, at the age of 83, he became a father of four.
On June 15, 2023, it was confirmed through Al Pacino’s representative that he and his partner Noor Alfallah had become parents to a newborn son named Roman Pacino.
As a lifestyle connoisseur, let me share with you a heartfelt sentiment that I expressed to a shutterbug on the 6th of June, prior to the arrival of my little one. This moment, dear friend, has always held a unique allure for me. With multiple children already under my wing, this experience, happening at this particular juncture in life, carries an exceptional resonance.
In a delightful turn of events, the two-time Academy Award recipient, who was 79 years old at the time, and his partner, Tiffany Chen, brought their seventh child, Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, into the world on April 6, 2023.
Robert De Niro is not only famous for his acting roles but also for being a father to several children. He adopted his daughter Drena De Niro (born September 3, 1971) when he married her mother Diahnne Abbott in 1976. Together with Diahnne, he has a son named Raphael De Niro (born November 9, 1976). He also had twins Julian and Airyn (born October 20, 1995) with Touki Smith, and a son Elliot (born March 18, 1998) and daughter Helen Grace with his second wife, Grace Hightower.
Speaking with Access Hollywood, the actor expressed that fulfilling the role of a good father means understanding you have your duties or responsibilities.
In the end, he noted that it was both intriguing and thrilling, yet somewhat frightening. You just do your utmost to deal with it.
62-year-old Sam Neill, famous for his role in Jurassic Park, became a father again on July 4, 2015, with his partner Emilie Livingston, welcoming their son named Charlie Ocean into the world. River Joe joined the family on April 7, 2017.
In 2022, Goldlbum called being a dad at 70 “revivifying”ābecause, of course he did.
Speaking about Emilie in her new position left him speechless on the TODAY show, exclaiming, “She’s more heroic than we ever imagined!” He also shared some insights into parenting, acknowledging its complexity, saying, “It can be tough, frustrating, and at times explosive. You know, when they are 3, 5, or even 7, they can act like wild animals let loose. But they can also be adorable and incredible. It’s truly a wonderful experience.
Mick Jagger, iconic lead singer of the Rolling Stones, still finds joy in fatherhood: He became a father for the eighth time at 73 when he and ballerina girlfriend Melanie Hamrick gave birth to their son Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger on December 8, 2016.
Mick Jagger is not only a famous singer, but also the father of several children. Among them are Karis Hunt Jagger (born November 4, 1970, with Marsha Hunt); Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger (October 21, 1971, with his first wife Bianca PĆ©rez-Mora Macias); Elizabeth “Lizzy” Scarlett Jagger (born March 2, 1984), Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger (January 12, 1992), and two sons, James Leroy Augustin Jagger (1985) and Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger (1987), all with his longtime partner Jerry Hall; and Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger (born 1999) with Luciana Gimenez.
Meanwhile,Ā the granddad of five is also a great-grandfather to daughter Jade’s two granddaughters.
In an old interview, Mick expressed that being a good father, regardless of one’s profession, can be quite challenging. He further explained that he believes being a good parent is demanding work that requires a significant amount of time. He added that while he gets to see his children on the road, they sometimes misbehave due to having too many opportunities, and in his words, “they’re just behaving like me.
He noted that they had slipped into a habit of staying up late and sleeping in, remarking, ‘Wow, even at 6, you’re already living the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle!’
A man with a romantic streak, similar to the lead vocalist of his band, the Rolling Stones guitarist, and a grandfather of six, is a father of six, including two daughters with his third wife, Sally Humphreys. Their twin daughters, Gracie Jane and Alice Rose, were born on May 30, 2016, which happened to be just two days before Ronnie’s 69th birthday.
In September 2018, Sally shared with Hello! that Ronnie and she were extremely content with their lives, expressing their deep gratitude for all they possess.
According to her, the twins enjoyed visiting their dad at the recording studio. She added that they would don tiny earmuffs and he’d let them play with all the buttons on the mixing board, clearly showing that the girls had him completely charmed.
60-year-old Rod Stewart became a father for the fifth time with his wife Penny Lancaster when they had son Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005. Six years later, in February 16, 2011, their youngest child, Aiden Patrick Stewart, was born, making Rod a father at the age of 66.
65 years old was Rod when he encountered Sarah Streeter, the daughter he fathered at 18 with Susannah Boffey and gave up for adoption. In 2010, following the passing of her adoptive mother, Sarah commented, “Rod has made a significant impact on my life since my mom passed away,” hinting that it was not by chance. Now we’re embarking on a new phase in our relationship, and it’s truly wonderful.
The artist well-known for the song “Forever Young” is also a father to Kimberly Stewart (born August 21, 1979), Sean Stewart (born September 1, 1980), and Ruby Stewart (born June 17, 1987). He had Kimberly and Sean with his first wife Alana Hamilton. Ruby was born from a relationship with Kelly Emberg. Additionally, he has two more children, Renee (born June 1, 1992) and Liam (born September 5, 1994), with his second wife Rachel Hunter.
Over the course of his 29-year marriage with Linda Eastman McCartney (who passed away in 1998), Paul became a father to daughters Mary and Stella, as well as son James. Additionally, he adopted Linda’s daughter Heather during their time together.
In 2003, October 28th, when he was already 61 years old, his second wife Heather Mills gave birth to their daughter Beatrice. They divorced in 2008, and since 2011, Paul has been married to Nancy Shevell.
Regarding my role as a father, I’ve mostly aimed to provide a bit of advice when it seemed necessary, especially when they were younger. However, in January 2023, the Beatles legend revealed on his website that now that they are grown, they often guide me instead! They don’t require as much guidance these days, but if any issues arise, I’m more than pleased to be the one they confide in.
Nearly equally productive in life outside the limelight, the actor turned Academy Award-winning director is a father of eight and was 66 years old when he and his wife, Dina Ruiz, had their daughter Morgan Eastwood on December 12, 1996.
He didn’t meet his oldest daughter Laurie Murray until she turned thirty. Born in 1954, Laurie was put up for adoption without her father’s knowledge. However, in the 1980s, she made an effort to connect with him and they are said to have maintained a relationship since then.
Clint Eastwood has two daughters named Kimber Lynn Eastwood (born June 17, 1964) and Roxanne Tunis in common. He also shares a musician son named Kyle Eastwood (May 19, 1968), born to his first wife Maggie Johnson, as well as a daughter Alison Eastwood (May 22, 1972). Scott Eastwood (March 21, 1986) and Kathryn Ann Eastwood (Feb. 2, 1988) are his sons with Jaclyn Reeves. Lastly, he has a daughter named Francesca Eastwood (Aug. 7, 1993) from his relationship with Frances Fisher.
TheĀ Dirty HarryĀ starĀ alsoĀ has fiveĀ grandchildren.
In a conversation with Esquire back in 2016, Scott shared that his father was definitely traditional or old-fashioned. He added that his dad instilled in him strong values such as punctuality, reliability, and the importance of hard work.
As a devoted follower, I hadn’t seen any children around until Martin reached the age of 67, when he and his second wife, Anne Stringfield, became parents to a little girl in early 2013. Interestingly, they’ve kept both her name and her image a private matter.
In 2017, the actor from “Father of the Bride” stated to AARP The Magazine that if he had become a father earlier in his life, he might not have been a good father because he could have been too preoccupied with his career and neglected paying enough attention to his child.
Reflecting on the path his life had followed, he observed, “It’s been a gradual climb leading to genuine, profound happiness.
Lust for Life was the name of the game for the two-time Oscar winner and father of 12.
Quinn, in his family life, had five children with his first wife, Katherine DeMille (daughter of Cecil B.), three with his second spouse Jolanda Addolori, two with Friedel Dunbar, and two with his third wife, Katherine Benvin, whom he wed in 1997. At that time, he was 82 years old, while their daughter Antonia Patricia Rose Quinn was only 4, and son Ryan Nicholas Quinn was just 17 months old.
The actor and Benvin were together until his death at 86 in 2001.
In 2000, during an interview on Larry King Live, Anthony expressed his belief that he was a better father now, as he was living with his family in Rhode Island. He stated, “I’m completely, madly in love with my two children, and I don’t mean I don’t care for the others. I have deep affection for my other kids too. However, these two children are the ones I haven’t been separated from for a single day. I regret the one day I had to be away.
Legendary silent filmmaker and famous “Little Tramp” character creator, Charlie Chaplin, had two sons: Charles Spencer Chaplin III, born May 5, 1925, and Sydney Earl Chaplin, born March 30, 1926, with his second wife, Lita Grey. Later, he went on to father eight children with his fourth wife, Oona O’Neill, who was only 18 when they wed in 1943 (which caused quite a stir, especially for her playwright father, Eugene O’Neill).
The duo stayed united right up until Chaplin’s passing in 1977 at the age of 88. During this time, they welcomed a total of eight children: Geraldine Leigh (born July 31, 1944), Michael John (March 7, 1946), Josephine Hannah (March 28, 1949), Victoria Agnes (May 19, 1951), Eugene Anthony (Aug. 23, 1953), Jane Cecil (May 1957), Annette Emily (December 1959), and Christopher James (July 8, 1962).
Chaplin was 73 when Christopher was born.
In the 1992 biopic “Chaplin,” Geraldine took on the role of her own paternal grandmother, Hannah Chaplin (who had children with three different fathers). This movie, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Charlie Chaplin, was a favorite in their household. As she reminisced to the Baltimore Sun, “We weren’t prohibited from watching other films, but the ones we watched at home were Charlie Chaplin movies. We never discussed other comedians like Laurel and Hardy. I believe he did this because he was quite insecure and couldn’t stand the thought that another film might be better than his.
In the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s, Elton John, known as the Rocket Man, never stopped his non-stop tours. However, when he turned 63, things took a different turn for him and husband David Furnish. On Christmas Day in 2010, they welcomed their first son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, via surrogate. Their second son, Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, was born on January 11, 2013, also through a surrogate.
In an interview with The Mirror back in 2016, John expressed that becoming a parent fundamentally transformed his life. He added that the smallest moments with his children hold more value to him than any artwork, snapshot, property, or chart-topping song.
12-years-junior Furnish expressed his gratitude to The Sunday Times UK in 2015, stating, “It’s great that I became a parent when I did. Nothing can truly prepare you for the responsibilities and life changes…I feel more confident professionally now than I would have 20 years ago.
The Piano Man welcomed daughter Alexa Ray JoelĀ withĀ second wife Christie BrinkleyĀ on Dec. 29, 1985.
In the years that passed, he found himself becoming a father once more at the age of 66, when his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick, gave birth to their daughter Della Rose Joel on August 12, 2015. Later, in October 22, 2017, they were blessed with another child, a sister for Della named Remy Anne Joel.
Billy shared with Extra that it was amazing after Remy was born. When asked about his role as a father, he joked, “Some people might think we don’t spend time with our kids… We’re active when they’re active, and resting when they’re resting.
Notably, the renowned chat-show legend got married eight times in total to different women, with Alene Akins being his spouse on two occasions from 1961 to 1972. He had five children as well.
Tragically, his children Andy (age 65) and Chai (age 51) passed away before him in 2020. Andy suffered from a heart attack, while Chai lost her life to lung cancer. Regrettably, they both died within weeks of each other.
In the year 2021, Larry passed away at the age of 87. He left behind his son, Larry Jr., who was born to him and his second spouse Annette Kaye in 1961, as well as sons Chance (born in March 1999) and Cannon (born in May 2000), both of whom were born to him by his seventh wife Shawn Southwick.
Back in 2015, he shared with The Guardian that before Chance and Cannon, his focus was primarily on work. He adored his children and strived to be a good father, but his professional life consistently took precedence. Regrettably, this emphasis on work had consequences since ultimately, one’s personal life at home holds the highest value.
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