Grace Hightower has an estimated net worth of $16 million

Biography of Grace Hightower

Born on 7 April 1955 in Kilmichael, Mississippi USA, Grace Hightower is of Blackfoot Native American and African-American descent. She is known for her career as a singer, actress, socialite, and philanthropist, and is notably recognized for her marriage to actor Robert De Niro. Hightower has been involved in various films and television shows which have significantly contributed to her net worth.

As of mid-2017, it is estimated that Grace Hightower’s net worth stands at $16 million, predominantly earned through her successful pursuits since the early 1990s. Her performances in music and appearances at high-profile events have contributed substantially to her wealth, and she is expected to continue growing her net worth through her ongoing endeavors.

Grace Hightower’s Net Worth: $16 million

Grace Hightower’s early life involved working various jobs at a young age to support her financially strained family. She later worked as a flight attendant at Trans World Airlines and aspired to travel the world. Her time in Paris and London, where she worked at a restaurant and as a mutual fund trainer, also added to her financial standing significantly.

Hightower’s acting career began with minor roles, including an appearance in an episode of the first season of “NYPD Blue.” Her association with Robert De Niro significantly boosted her popularity and net worth, leading to numerous opportunities. In 2009, she contributed to the soundtrack of the film “Precious” with the track “Somethin’s Comin’ My Way.” She was also cast in the critically acclaimed film “Precious” and later in “The Paperboy,” which further enhanced her profile in the film industry.

In 2010, Vogue magazine covered Grace’s gala 55th birthday party. She has also been involved in philanthropic activities and launched “Grace Hightower & Coffees of Rwanda” in 2013 to support the improvement of Rwandan livelihood. Furthermore, she serves as a board member of the New York Women’s Foundations and the New York Fund for Public Schools, earning recognition for her contributions from institutions such as the American Cancer Society of New York City.



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Full NameGrace Hightower
Net Worth$16 million
Date Of BirthApril 7, 1955
Place Of BirthUnited States of America
ProfessionActress
NationalityAmerican
SpouseRobert De Niro (m. 1997)
ChildrenElliot De Niro, Helen Grace De Niro
NicknamesGrace Hightower De Niro , Grace Hightower DeNiro
IMDB
MoviesPrecious, The Paperboy
#Fact
1Became a mother for the second time at the age of 56, having her daughter, Helen Grace De Niro, born in December 2011 via surrogate.
2Gave birth to her first child at the age of 42, a son named Elliot De Niro, on March 18, 1998. The child’s father is her husband, Robert De Niro.
3Stepmother of Drena De Niro and Raphael De Niro.
4Formerly worked as a flight attendant.