Al Pacino’s Family, Relationships, and Friends: An Inside Look at His Personal Life

Al Pacino, known for his long career in film and theater, always kept family, relationships, and friends close to his life. For him, those personal ties shaped much of his world outside of acting, affecting how he viewed his craft and his time off screen.

Family and Personal Life

Al Pacino was born in New York City in 1940 to Kate and James Gelardi. Raised by his mother and grandparents in the Bronx, Pacino faced many hardships as a child.

His parents separated when he was young. He did not have any siblings. His upbringing exposed him to both Italian and American cultures, which influenced his life.

Pacino has never been married. He does not have a current spouse or wife. However, he does have children from past relationships.

His first child, Julie Marie Pacino, was born in 1989 with acting coach Jan Tarrant. In 2001, he had twins, Anton James and Olivia Pacino, with actress Beverly D’Angelo.

All three of his children are biological. Julie Marie works as a film producer and director. Anton and Olivia have kept lower profiles.

Pacino remained deeply connected to his family, and his children grew up away from much of the public eye.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Kate Gelardi	Mother	Unknown
James Gelardi	Father	Unknown
Julie Marie Pacino	Daughter	1989
Anton James Pacino	Son	2001
Olivia Pacino	Daughter	2001

Relationships Over the Years

Throughout his life, Pacino dated several women, mainly from the film industry. He met Jan Tarrant, an acting coach, in the late 1980s. Their relationship was short, but they had a daughter together.

In the late 1990s, Pacino began a relationship with actress Beverly D’Angelo. They met in Hollywood and had twins together in 2001. They separated in 2003 but remained involved as parents.

Pacino also had a long-term relationship with actress Lucila Polak from 2008 to 2018. Lucila, an Argentine actress and model, appeared with Pacino at many public events. Their partnership ended amicably.

During the 1970s and into the 1990s, Pacino’s on-and-off relationship with Diane Keaton brought attention. The two met while filming The Godfather and dated through the series and after.

Over the years, these relationships often became public knowledge, with most ending due to career focus or life changes.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Jan Tarrant	Ex-wife	1988–1989
Beverly D’Angelo	Ex-wife	1997–2003
Diane Keaton	Ex-girlfriend	1972–1990s
Lucila Polak	Ex-partner	2008–2018

Friends and Longtime Connections

Pacino formed strong friendships with other actors over the years. His bond with Robert De Niro began in New York when both were emerging actors. They starred together in The Godfather Part II and Heat, building a friendship based on mutual respect and shared experience.

Another friend, director Francis Ford Coppola, played a key role in Pacino’s career. Their first meeting shaped the actor’s future, as Coppola cast Pacino as Michael Corleone.

Pacino’s friendships often grew out of professional partnerships and lasted decades. Some, like his connection with De Niro, survived the ups and downs of Hollywood. Others, such as friendships with co-stars, grew during film shoots and sometimes faded as careers diverged.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Robert De Niro	1970s	Actor
Francis Ford Coppola	1970s	Director/Producer
Diane Keaton	Early 1970s	Actress