The 81-year-old film producer and his daughter made a rare appearance at a children’s concert in New York City, where a cheerful backstage moment drew widespread attention.
Two-year-old Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro was seen with her father, Robert De Niro, during The Wiggles’ Bouncing Balls Tour stop at Kings Theatre in New York City on June 28, 2025. The toddler joined Robert and her mother, Tiffany Chen, backstage, where they were greeted warmly by the cast.
The Wiggles posted a video from the meeting, writing, “What an honour it was to meet the legendary Robert De Niro and his family before our concert in New York City tonight.” In the footage, the actors performed brief renditions of several songs, including “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “Rock-A-Bye Your Bear” as Gia sat quietly beside her dad.
The interaction showed Robert smiling and chatting with the group, while Gia clutched a light-up wand that blew bubbles into the air. Robert wore a black jacket over a light gray shirt, paired with dark pants and sneakers.
His partner kept it casual in a black short-sleeved top, dark trousers, and white sneakers. Gia appeared in a ruffled cream dress printed with green leaves paired with gold sparkly shoes.
Photos released from the event showed the family posing with various members of The Wiggles, including Tsehay Hawkins, Evie Ferris, Dominic Field, John Pearce, and Lachlan Gillespie. The cast kneeled beside Gia or waved to her, treating her with the same enthusiasm they show young audiences on stage.
After the video surfaced, fans took to Reddit and Facebook to share their thoughts. One comment read, “His daughter definitely got his nose.” Another viewer added, “His daughter is so cute, the cheeks!” A third remarked, “Awww, this is actually cute.”
One person expressed joy at their outing, saying, “To be fair… I’d be pretty excited too lol.” Another commenter summed up the rarity of the moment, writing, “This isn’t something you get to see every day lol.”
Other reactions struck a sentimental note. A Facebooker observed how Gia looked “comfortable” beside her father and added, “Leaning on him for safety. What a good Dad!”
Still, not every remark was celebratory. One Redditor commented, “Geriatric Dad. She will never know him. It’s quite sad,” while another netizen asked plainly, “Is that his daughter?” However, the general tone across platforms leaned more toward fascination and warmth, especially given how rare such appearances are for the Oscar winner.
Gia, who was born in 2023, is Robert’s seventh child and his first with Tiffany. He casually revealed her arrival during an interview with ET Canada when the host mentioned he had six children. Robert corrected her mid-sentence, saying he had seven, and added that he had just had a baby.
Speaking to People last year, De Niro reflected on his youngest child with clear affection. “She’s such an adorable baby. So sweet,” he said. “[When I] look at her, everything else goes away. So it’s a great joy and relief to just be with her in the moment.”
He also shared that Gia has been warmly embraced by her half-siblings and extended family. “The kids all get a big kick out of her,” he told the outlet. “The grandkids even. She’s their aunt — [and] they’re about to be teenagers!” One of his sons, Aaron De Niro, made a rare appearance in March, 2025, with a bold look that stunned netizens.
Aaron’s striking transformation was impossible to miss as he stepped out onto the bustling streets of New York. Embracing an edgy and fashion-forward aesthetic, the 29-year-old turned heads with his long pink dreadlocks, which cascaded from beneath a black headscarf, adding a dramatic contrast to his otherwise dark ensemble.
His bold hairstyle marked a striking departure from his past public appearances, where he was typically seen with his natural curls. Aaron sported an oversized black hoodie, exuding an effortlessly cool and casual vibe.
He paired his hoodie with intricately patterned black leggings adorned with floral and geometric designs, adding a subtle artistic flair to his ensemble. Completing his look, he opted for black lace-up heeled boots, giving his outfit an extra touch of sophistication and individuality.
A black leather backpack with pink embellishments, which Aaron carried in his hands, further complemented his aesthetic, reinforcing his distinct sense of style.
