- Diahnne Abbott, 80, was previously married to award-winning actor, Robert DeNiro for 12 years from 1976 to 1988 and they shared two children
- She has credits for appearing in movies such as The King of Comedy (1983) and Crime Story (1986-1988)
- Her two children Drena and Raphael have both done some acting gigs in the past and are now living in different worlds now
Diahnne Abbott was very famous in the 1970s and 1980s for her supporting roles in movies such as Taxi Driver and the television series Crime Story. Aside from acting, she was also known for her marriage with actor Robert De Niro which lasted for 12 years.
The 80-year-old actress has two children, Drena DeNiro and Raphael De Niro and they have both established their careers in the entertainment industry. Also, she is related to the famous Shake You Down singer Gregory Abbott.
Where was Diahnne Abbott Born?
The actress was born to her parents, Anthony Abbott and Kathleen Malherbe in 1945. There are disparities regarding the exact day and month she was born. While there are sites that claim she was born on January 1st, others believe she was born on May 1. Regardless of that, Diahnne Abbott is currently 80 years old.
According to reports, her father is originally from Antigua.
Robert De Niro Met Robert De Niro on a Movie Set
It is believed that the Taxi Driver actress and De Niro met on the set of Taxi Driver, which they both starred in. Diahnne was rumored to be married at the time she met the award-winning actor but it was never verified.
After dating for a while, the pair tied the knot in 1976. The marriage however only lasted for about 12 years before it ended in a divorce.
Following the end of their marriage, Diahnne Abbott went off the radar. Meanwhile, her ex-husband moved on with his life. Robert De Niro remarried Grace Hightower in 1997 after they met at a nightclub several years before then. the former couple has a son, Elliot together.
The Raging Bull actor previously fathered twin boys, Julian Henry De Niro and Aaron Kendrick De Niro with model, Toukie Smith.
According to reports, The Godfather star filed for divorce in 1999 but they reportedly reconciled and renewed their vows in 2004. Notwithstanding the marriage still crashed after sixteen years in 2018.
Diahnne Abbott’s Two Children are also Actors
1. Drena De Niro
Drena, 53 is the daughter of Diahnne Abbott from a previous relationship. However, Robert De Niro adopted her after he married her mother. To date, the former still refers to Drena as his daughter.
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Drena used to work as a model before she ventured into acting. She has acted alongside her parents also. Abbott’s daughter also has a son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, who is also an actor and has appeared in movies like A Star is Born.
Some of Drena’s movies include The Intern (2015) and Showtime (2002).
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2. Raphael De Niro
Raphael De Niro, 48, is the only biological child Diahnne Abbot had during her marriage with Robert De Niro. After he was born in November 1976, his parents named him after the hotel he was conceived in Rome.
Just like his sister and parents, Raphael tried to pursue a career in acting but reports say he has switched. Raphael is now supposedly a real estate broker. He is also the founded The De Niro Team in 2004.
The former actor is married to Claudine De Niro and they share not less than three children.
What Happened to Her Acting Career?
Aside from her debut role in the psychological thriller Taxi Drive (1976) where she portrayed the character of an unnamed box office clerk at a movie theatre, Abbott also has other credits to her name. She featured in the 1976 movie, Welcome to L.A. where she acted as Jeannette Ross, and also in 1977’s New York, New York.
Abbott performed the song, Honeysuckle Rose. In the early 2000s, she appeared in Before Night Falls and her most recent work includes her role in the 2013 film James Abbott and Day After Day (2017). She also acted alongside her ex-husband in a couple of movies as well.
Other movies the mother-of-two has featured in include:
- Love Streams (1984)
- King of Comedy (1983)
- Crime Story (1986-1988)
- Jojo Dancer, Your Life is Calling (1986)
- Soliloquy (2002)
What is Diahnne Abbott’s Net Worth?
At the moment, Diahnne Abbot’s net worth is not certain. Regardless of that, her ex-husband is said to have accumulated a huge net worth of over $500 million majorly as one of the greatest actors at the moment. Aside from acting, he is also the co-founder of the Nebu Franchise of high-end sushi restaurants and hotels. The franchise reportedly generates millions of dollars annually.
Although Diahnne’s and Robert’s divorce settlement was not revealed, it is reported that after the 81 year-old Goodfellas actor and his second wife, Grace ahs a bitter divorce battle. During the divorce proceedings, it was allegedly stated that Robert made over $250-$300 million between 2004 and 2018 in his acting career and other business ventures, and his ex-wife left with part of it.
Where is Diahnne Abbott Now?
Diahnne Abbott is currently 80 years old. Since her appearance at The King of Comedy closing Night Screening Gala during the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival. She reportedly lives a private life in New York at the moment.
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