“It is pure selfishness to have a child at 80 just for pleasure; he will not be there to see them grow up”: The controversy surrounding Al Pacino becoming a father at 83

Roman Pacino was born in June 2023. His father, Al Pacino, was 83 years old; his mother, producer Noor Alfallah, was 29. 🍼

For some, it is a selfish act: bringing a child into the world knowing that you will not be there to accompany them through childhood or adolescence means prioritizing your own desire over the child’s well-being.

For others, money and legacy—Pacino even dedicated chapters of his autobiography to him—make up for any future absence.

Is wealth enough to make up for the time they will not share? 🤔