Robert De Niro is currently juggling multiple demanding roles, including acting in new films and managing a $250 million real estate project in the Caribbean. His focus on this endeavor, which features a luxury hotel, 17 private villas, and 25 beachfront properties valued at over $12 million each, is reportedly affecting his relationship with Tiffany Chen. The ongoing pressure of balancing his career and business interests has created tension in their personal lives.
Strain Evident as Chen Reacts to De Niro’s Intense Work Routine
Sources reveal that De Niro’s rigorous daily routine leaves little room for quality time with Chen. One insider shared,
“He’s keyed up over this project and all his other business ventures,”
highlighting the actor’s deep immersion in his work.
“He’s out the door before breakfast – away in meetings and constantly thinking up ways to make money.”
Despite his commitment, these demands appear to be affecting his availability at home.
Impact on Relationship and Family Life
Having met on the set of the 2015 film The Intern, Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen started dating several years later and have a daughter, Gia, born in April 2023. However, insiders indicate that his intense focus on business and film projects has left Chen feeling isolated. As noted by a source,
“The result is Tiffany doesn’t see him as much as she used to,”
and while De Niro remains dedicated to their daughter,
“he’s still devoted as ever to their daughter, Gia, but the most Tiffany gets is a pat on the arm.”
Chen’s growing frustration stems from the lack of meaningful interaction between them.
Chen’s Passive Response and Growing Frustration
The insider further explained Chen’s response to the situation, stating that she has been acting in a
“passive-aggressive way,”
though De Niro has not noticed these signals. Despite her apparent upset over his absence, she has avoided direct confrontation. This dynamic continues as the actor’s professional commitments increasingly pull him away from home.
“Work is taking him away from home more and more,”
and even when he remains at home,
“a few hours, he’s checking his phone and answering calls.”
Business Focus Overshadowing Relationship
With the addition of his Caribbean investment, De Niro’s attention to financial deals further distances him from Chen. The source explained,
“Now he’s got this big new investment in the Caribbean to distract him. He’s all about the deals, less about Tiffany, and it’s a turnoff to her.”
The imbalance between his professional pursuits and personal life continues to fuel the strain in their relationship. Moving forward, the actor will face challenges in reconciling his demanding commitments with the expectations of family life.
