Benicio Del Toro, born February 19, 1967, in San Germán, Puerto Rico (although some accounts cite Santurce, a district of San Juan), grew up in a family of legal professionals. His parents, Gustavo Adolfo Del Toro Bermudez and Fausta Genoveva Sánchez Rivera were both lawyers. Raised in a Roman Catholic family, Del Toro’s early life was shaped by the rich cultural context of Puerto Rico. Tragically, his mother died of hepatitis when he was 9 years old, forcing his father to move the family to Pennsylvania.
Del Toro has a mixed heritage, including Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Italian and Native American roots. He has an older brother, Gustavo del Toro, a physician who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Benicio initially attended Perpetuo Socorro Academy in Miramar, Puerto Rico, and then graduated Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania after the family moved.
Although he initially pursued business studies at University of CaliforniaSan Diego, Del Toro discovered his passion for acting and decided to change direction. He trained at Circle in the Square Theater School in New York and then at Stella Adler conservatory in Los Angeles, setting the stage for a career that brought him international acclaim.
Standing at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters), Del Toro is known for his intense and versatile performances in films such as Traffic, The usual suspectsAnd Sicario. Even though he is famous, he still keeps his personal life private.
Benicio Del Toro has never been married but shares a daughter, Delilah Genoveva Stewart, born on August 21, 2011 with Rod Stewart’s daughter Kimberly Stewart. Although Del Toro and Stewart do not have a romantic relationship, they co-parent their daughter amicably.
Del Toro’s romantic life often makes the public curious because of his relationships with famous figures in Hollywood. Both on and off screen, he remains a captivating figure whose personal and professional journey mesmerizes audiences around the world.
Current relationship status
As of 2025, Benicio Del Toro is still unmarried and there are no public records confirming his current girlfriend. His personal life has been kept relatively private, especially in recent years, which may indicate that he prefers to maintain romantic relationships out of the media spotlight.
Past relationships
Kimberly Stewart
Perhaps one of the most notable relationships in Del Toro’s history was with Kimberly Stewart, daughter of legendary musician Rod Stewart. Their relationship became public around November 2010 and although they never had a committed relationship, they share a daughter, Delilah Genoveva Stewart, born in August 2011. Although Even though they were separated, they still managed to arrange a joint parenting agreement.
Catherine Keener
Del Toro was linked to actress Catherine Keener around 2008-2009. Keener, known for his roles in films such as “It’s John Malkovich” And “Hood,” shared a brief but notable romance with Del Toro. Their relationship was very private, like many of his other relationships, with both parties keeping details private to keep them from public scrutiny.
Lindsay Lohan
In 2006, there were rumors about Del Toro’s brief romantic relationship with actress Lindsay Lohan after they appeared together at a Hollywood party. This relationship was never officially confirmed but was added to Del Toro’s list of famous associations.
Sara Foster
Around 2004, Del Toro was rumored to be dating actress and model Sara Foster. Their relationship was said to be short-lived but added another chapter to his dating history.
Other notable connections
- Valeria Golino: Engaged to Del Toro in the late 1980s, they broke up in 1992. This was one of the few times Del Toro almost got married.
- Chiara Mastroianni: He was in a relationship with Chiara from 1998 to 2001.
- Heather Graham: Linked briefly in the 1990s, their relationship resembled a Hollywood date.
- Alicia Silverstone: From 1996 to 1997, they dated briefly.
- Scarlett Johansson: There were romance rumors in 2004 but they were never confirmed.
- Claire Forlani: There are rumors that they have been dating since 1995
- Sophie Dahl: They were rumored to be dating after meeting at a charity auction in London. Their relationship has been stable for a few years.
Family and Parenting
Del Toro’s focus on family became clear after the birth of his daughter, Delilah. Despite his busy career, he still expresses his commitment to fatherhood, regularly spending time with his daughter or attending family events. This shows a different side of the actor, mainly known for his darker roles on screen.
