Grace Hightower

Grace Hightower is an American former actress, producer and philanthropist. 

Early Accomplishments

In Grace's career as an actress, her first known exposure into the entertainment industry was through a small role in the series NYPD Blue during an episode in its first season. 

Best Known For

Grace has attained the most recognition through her work as the founder of Grace Hightower & Coffees of Rwanda. Grace has also gotten a bit more popular in the movie industry after featuring in movies like Paper Boy and Precious. 

Sexual Orientation

Grace is straight. 

Family

Grace is connected to the De Niro family through her marriage to the famous actor and producer, Robert De Niro. The couple, however, did not start off on the right foot when they met at a restaurant in London. Their relation gradually built up and they tied the knot 10 years after they met in 1997. Grace and Robert have 2 children together, Elliot and Helen. At the age of 56, Grace had her last child, but this was only possible through a surrogate. Through Robert's past relationships and marriage, Grace has 4 stepchildren, one of whom is actress Drena De Niro. 

Religious Belief

Grace has neither been open about her present or past religious beliefs, therefore, we cannot confirm if she is connected to a particular religion or the personal convictions she bases her life on. 

Worth To Know

Grace used to work as a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines. 

Grace learnt how to speak French during the period she lived in Paris. 

Grace has also lived in London at some point and she worked there as a waitress.