Grace Hightower facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Grace Hightower
Hightower attending the premiere of The Union at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival
Born	Kilmichael, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation	Philanthropist socialite actress singer flight attendant (Trans World Airlines)
Years active	1994–present
Spouse(s)	Robert De Niro ​ ​ (m. 1997; separated 2018)​
Children	2

Grace Hightower is an American woman known for her work as a philanthropist, socialite, and actress. She was married to famous actor Robert De Niro from 1997 until they separated in 2018.

Grace Hightower's Work

Grace Hightower has had a varied career, helping people, attending important events, and acting in movies and TV shows.

Helping Others: Her Philanthropy

Grace Hightower is a dedicated philanthropist, meaning she works to help others.

• In 2013, she started a company called Grace Hightower & Coffees of Rwanda. Its goal was to help people in Rwanda earn more money by selling their coffee around the world.
• She is also a board member for important groups like the New York Women's Foundation. This group helps women and families in New York City.
• She also helps the New York Fund for Public Schools.
• Hightower is part of the International Women's Coffee Alliance. This group supports women who work in the coffee industry.
• Many organizations have honored her for her hard work, including the American Cancer Society of New York City.

Her Public Life: A Socialite

As a socialite, Grace Hightower attends many important social events.

• Her 55th birthday party was even featured in Vogue magazine.
• In 2010, she presented an award to director Lee Daniels at the Pratt Institute. This award recognized his creative spirit.

Her Work as an Actress and Singer

Grace Hightower has also worked as an actress and singer.

• She has appeared in several movies, including Precious (2009) and The Paperboy (2012). Her roles in these films were usually small.
• She also had a small part in the TV show NYPD Blue in 1994.
• As a singer, she sang the main vocals for a song called "Somethin's Comin' My Way." This song was part of the soundtrack for the 2009 movie Precious.

Grace Hightower's Early Life and Family

Grace Hightower grew up in Kilmichael, Mississippi. She is of African-American descent.

• She faced challenges growing up and worked many different jobs to help her family.
• She became a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines. She liked this job because it allowed her to travel and see new places.
• She lived in Paris and London for a time. There, she worked in different jobs, including trading investments and working in restaurants.
• In 1987, she met actor Robert De Niro while working at a restaurant in London called Mr. Chow.

Her Marriage and Children

Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro married in 1997.

• In 1998, they welcomed their first child together.
• After some difficulties, they renewed their marriage vows in 2004.
• In 2011, they had their second child, who was born through a surrogate.
• Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro separated in November 2018.

Movies and TV Shows

Grace Hightower has appeared in these films and television shows:

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Grace Hightower para niños