Al Pacino has said he will be “forever haunted” by a painful penile injury he suffered when he was 10.
The Godfather alum, 84, recalled his “traumatic” and “embarrassing” childhood memory in his new memoir, Sonny Boy.
While living in the South Bronx, New York, Al said he remembers being in “a lot of pain” after slipping on a tightrope.
In people Look at the book and Al writes: “I was walking on a thin iron fence, dancing on a tightrope. It had been raining all morning and sure enough, I slipped and fell, and the iron bar hit me right between the legs.
“I lay on the bed, my pants all the way down to my ankles while the three women in my life (my mother, my aunt, and my grandmother) pushed and prodded my penis in a state of semi-panic.
Al Pacino, 84, has said he will be “forever haunted” by a painful penile injury he suffered when he was 10.
While living in the South Bronx, New York, Al said he remembers feeling “so much pain” after slipping on a tightrope (pictured at age 5 with his father Salvatore).
‘I thought, God, please take me now,’ as I listened to them whisper things to each other as they carried out their inspection. To this day it torments me to think about it.
Al also calls the incident “one of the most embarrassing experiences” of his life.
It comes after Al and his ex-girlfriend Noor Alfallah enjoyed a cozy dinner at West Hollywood’s famous Chateau Marmont on Thursday night.
Noor, 30, is now said to be dating comedian and talk show host Bill Maher, 68, and remains on friendly terms with the father of her son Al.
The former couple, who began dating in 2022 and welcomed their son in June 2023, say they are now just friends co-parenting Roman.
Catching up on their co-parenting duties, Noor and Al were seen leaving the swanky restaurant in the same car after enjoying dinner together.
Noor got behind the wheel, while Al leaned back in the passenger seat wearing his dark-framed sunglasses.
Recently, Al was asked if she was in a relationship, to which he responded, “No, I’m in a relationship.”
The Godfather alum recalled ‘traumatic’ and ’embarrassing’ childhood memory in new memoir, Sonny Boy
Al writes: ‘I was walking on a thin iron fence, dancing on a tightrope. It had been raining all morning, and sure enough, I slipped and fell, and the iron bar hit me directly between the legs.
He added: “I lay on the bed, my pants all the way down to my ankles while the three women in my life (my mother, my aunt and my grandmother) pushed and prodded my penis in a state of semi-panic.”
‘I thought, God, please take me now,’ as I listened to them whisper things to each other as they carried out their inspection. To this day it torments me to think about it,’ he continued.
Noor was spotted leaving the Chateau Marmont earlier this month with Real Time With host Bill Maher.
There are reports that their new romance has lasted longer than most people think.
People They have reported that the couple has had several dates outside of the public eye.
Al talks about becoming a father again at age 84 in his new and first memoir, Sonny Boy, which was just published on October 8.
‘It’s always the same. It’s always the same. It’s a mini miracle. That’s all I can say,” said the legendary actor. People.
“It’s wonderful to have children,” he confessed in the pages. ‘For me, I loved it. It changed me, so to speak, for the better. It changed me for life. And the idea of you focusing on other humans who happen to be your children… that’s where the love is.’
Roman was born in June 2023 and shortly after his mother filed for custody of her son the following September.
A Los Angeles judge ruled that Al must pay Noor about $30,000 a month in child support, according to documents obtained by Page six.
It comes after Al and his ex-girlfriend Noor Alfallah enjoyed a cozy dinner at West Hollywood celebrity hotspot Chateau Marmont on Thursday night.
Noor was spotted leaving the Chateau Marmont earlier this month with Real Time With host Bill Maher (pictured).
Noor previously had an affair with Holdings/Institute founder Nicolas Berggruen, 63, and Rolling Stone frontman Mick Jagger, 81.
The Scarface star was first ordered to pay her a payment of $110,000, in addition to monthly payments, as well as $13,000 for a night nurse, along with any medical bills not covered by health insurance.
The father of four also has to make an annual deposit of $15,000 into an educational fund for Roman.
As part of the ruling, the couple has joint legal custody, while Noor will have primary physical custody of their son.
Noor previously had affairs with Holdings/Institute founder Nicolas Berggruen, 63, and Rolling Stone frontman Mick Jagger, 81.
Along with Roman, the Godfather star also had daughter Julie, 35, with acting coach Jan Tarrant and twins Anton and Olivia, 23, with Emmy-nominated actress Beverly D’Angelo.
