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	7 April 1955 (70 years) 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 who has done many things, like helping others, being part of social events, and acting. She was married to famous actor Robert De Niro from 1997, and they separated in 2018.

Helping Others and Social Life

Grace Hightower is known for her work as a philanthropist. This means she helps people and causes. In 2013, she started 'Grace Hightower & Coffees of Rwanda'. This project helps people in Rwanda by selling their coffee around the world. She also helps lead important groups like the New York Women's Foundation and the New York Fund for Public Schools. Many organizations, including the American Cancer Society of New York City, have recognized her for her helpful work.

As a socialite, Grace Hightower attends many important events. For example, her 55th birthday party was featured in Vogue magazine. In 2010, she gave an award to director Lee Daniels at the Pratt Institute.

Acting and Singing

Grace Hightower has acted in several movies. She had small parts in films like Precious (2009) and The Paperboy (2012). She also appeared in an episode of the TV show NYPD Blue in 1994.

She is also a singer. She sang the main vocals for the song "Somethin's Comin' My Way". This song was written for the soundtrack of the 2009 movie Precious.

Early Life and Family

Grace Hightower grew up in Kilmichael, Mississippi. She came from a humble background and worked different jobs to help her family. She became a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines. This job allowed her to travel and see new places. She lived in Paris and London, where she worked in finance and restaurants.

In 1997, while working at a restaurant in London, she met actor Robert De Niro. They started dating and got married in 1997. Their first child was born in 1998. In 2011, they welcomed their second child through surrogacy. Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro separated in November 2018.

Movies and TV Shows

Movies

Television

See also

In Spanish: Grace Hightower para niños