Robert De Niro: The Filmmaker's New Chapter in Queens and Fatherhood

ROBERT DE NIRO'S BIGGEST ROLE YET: IS HE READY FOR HIS CLOSE-UP?

The legendary actor and filmmaker, Robert De Niro, is making headlines with his latest career move - but we can't help but wonder if he's ready for the spotlight after a solo outing in New York City revealed a frail-looking 81-year-old.

De Niro, who has been a fixture in Hollywood for over six decades, was spotted looking trim in khaki cargo shorts as he strolled through Manhattan on Tuesday. But beneath his usual charm and charisma, sources close to the star say that he's been struggling with health issues.

"Robert is not as spry as he used to be," says a friend of the actor. "He's been working hard on setting up his new production studio in Queens, and it's taken a toll on him."

But despite his apparent frailty, De Niro remains undeterred. The star has made headlines with his bold career decision - opening a massive 775,000-square-foot production studio in the Big Apple. And it seems that he's determined to make it work.

"I have always loved shooting in New York," De Niro told the New York Times last Monday. "There's no place like New York."

But what really caught our attention was his new business venture - and just how much money he's pouring into it. The production studio, which he's opening with his son Raphael and business partner Adam Gordon, is expected to cost a whopping $100 million.

"Robert is putting everything on the line for this," says a source close to the project. "He's invested heavily in the studio, but it's worth it to him because he believes it will bring jobs and revenue back into New York."

But as De Niro prepares to take on his biggest role yet - running a production studio - we can't help but wonder what it means for his family. The actor has been open about being a devoted father of seven, with the youngest addition just two years old.

Just months ago, De Niro revealed that he thinks the most important rule of parenting is to "support your kids." But how does he manage to balance work and family life? Sources close to the star say that his girlfriend Tiffany Chen, 45, has been a rock for him - especially when it comes to their young daughter Gia.

"Robert adores Gia," says a friend. "He's always telling people what an amazing parent he is, but in reality, he relies heavily on Tiffany and her team to take care of the kids."

But it seems that De Niro is getting more involved as his children grow older - albeit slowly. He recently told Page Six that becoming a father for the seventh time was "planned," sparking rumors about whether he's finally settling down with Chen.

"It's amazing, but I'm very happy about it," De Niro said in an interview last year.

But while De Niro may be thrilled to be expanding his family, we can't help but wonder if he's ready for the challenges that come with being a dad of seven. After all, as he told The Guardian back in October 2023, "Having children doesn't get easier. It is what it is."

ROBERT DE NIIRO'S NEW PRODUCTION STUDIO - THE ULTIMATE GAME-CHANGER?

As De Niro prepares to take on his biggest role yet, we can't help but ask: what does the future hold for this Hollywood legend?

With a production studio set to become one of the largest in the world, it seems that De Niro is finally getting the recognition he deserves. But will this new venture bring him the success - and happiness - he's been searching for all these years?

Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: Robert De Niro is still very much in the game.

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