Hollywood Star Delivers Number 7: No, It's Not Fast & Furious It seems Robert De Niro has taken his method acting skills beyond the silver screen and straight into the delivery room. The legendary actor confirmed that he secretly welcomed and delivered his seventh child at the improbable age of 79. Sources close to De Niro revealed that he prepared for the role by binge-watching all seasons of "Call the Midwife" and binge-eating pickles and ice cream. It is unknown whether De Niro's obsession with pickles and ice cream contributed to the conception or merely the preparation of bringing another life into the world. While fans are left questioning the dedication required to birth his own child, De Niro explained, "I'm always looking for a new challenge, and after spending years researching and experiencing parenthood, I figured why not take on the role of a midwife as well? After all, I taught Al Pacino how to make a grilled cheese sandwich on the set of 'Heat.'" As to why the birth was kept secret, the star remained tight-lipped. We can only speculate that De Niro was determined to keep his role as a midwife-dad under wraps to avoid being typecast in future projects. One can only imagine the possibilities: "The Godfather IV: Diaper Duty" or "Goodfellas: Naptime Chronicles." De Niro's fellow actors have congratulated him on his latest accomplishment, with Meryl Streep notably saying, "I always knew Robert had range, both on and off-screen." When asked if any complications arose during the delivery, De Niro quipped, "You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Then who the hell else are you talkin' to? The baby? Well, we're the only two here! And we're doin' just fine." Now that De Niro has seven children to add to his impressive resume, industry experts predict diaper commercials and a reprisal of his role in a "Meet the Parents 4" as the next logical steps in the actor's illustrious career.