Helen DeNiro Makes Her Mark in Hollywood: Lands Role in Upcoming Film 'Lazarus' Directed by 'Meet the Fockers' Filmmaker
Robert De Niro's teenage daughter, Helen Hightower DeNiro, has landed a role in a significant film directed by the filmmaker behind the fourth installment of the Meet the Parents series. The contract signed by Robert and his ex-wife Grace Hightower on Helen's behalf indicates that she will be part of a project tentatively titled "Lazarus." The director of the film, John Hamburg, known for his work on "Meet the Fockers," is also involved in the upcoming movie "Focker-in-Law," featuring Ariana Grande and scheduled for release in November 2026. Helen's filming began on September 26, 2025, with a daily payment of $1,246. It seems like Helen DeNiro is making her mark in the entertainment industry, following in her famous father's footsteps.