It’s Too Late’: Keanu Reeves at 52 Gave up on Becoming a Dad While Robert de Niro at 79 Welcomed 7th Kid
Keanu Reeves and Robert De Niro: Two Actors, Two Tales of Fatherhood
Legendary actors Keanu Reeves, 58, and Robert De Niro, 79, have contrasting experiences with fatherhood. De Niro, now a father of seven, enjoys being a dad. Reeves, however, faced heartbreak and missed chances due to tragic losses.
Reeves once anticipated fatherhood, especially after meeting Jennifer Syme in 1998. The couple was excited about their unborn daughter, Ava, but tragically, she was stillborn in 1999. Syme’s subsequent death in a car accident deepened Reeves’ grief.
Reeves, known for his privacy, embraced a nomadic lifestyle post-tragedy. Despite finding love with Alexandra Grant, Reeves doubts fatherhood at 52, haunted by past sorrows.
In contrast, De Niro, a father of seven, cherishes fatherhood despite public scrutiny. Welcoming his seventh child, Gia, with partner Tiffany Chen at 79, De Niro remains unfazed by criticism, focusing on his joy of parenting.
While De Niro enjoys parenthood, Reeves navigates his trauma with Grant’s support. Despite their different paths, both actors embody resilience amidst life’s challenges.
