Al Pacino Embraces Fatherhood with Youngest Son Roman
Al Pacino has developed a unique way to stay connected with his 16-month-old son, Roman, whom he co-parents with his ex, Noor Alfallah, accordin to PEOPLE. Although they don't live together, Pacino cherishes his role as a father, even after becoming one again at 83. Roman, who sometimes sends his father text messages, captures Pacino's attention with everything he does. The actor finds joy in these interactions, noting, "I have this little person. Everything he does is interesting to me." They bond over activities like playing the harmonica.
Pacino discussed his experiences in interviews promoting his autobiography, "Sonny Boy." Despite no longer being with Alfallah, the couple maintains a good relationship and shares custody responsibilities, with Alfallah holding physical custody while Pacino remains involved in significant decisions regarding Roman. He desires to be present for Roman's milestones, mindful of his own health after surviving a COVID-19 scare in 2020.
Their amicable co-parenting arrangement ensures Pacino can visit Roman and participate in his upbringing. The custody agreement outlines Alfallah's primary guardianship yet acknowledges Pacino's role in major aspects of Roman's life, including education and health. Before Roman's birth in June 2023, insiders noted Pacino's excitement about fatherhood, a sentiment reinforced by his desire to prolong his presence for Roman, paralleling his creative endeavors such as working on an adaptation of Shakespeare's "King Lear."
While acknowledging the challenges of fatherhood at his age, Pacino remains dedicated to being a nurturing and engaging presence in Roman's life, emphasizing his wish to remain healthy and present for this new chapter.
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