Robert De Niro, the US actor, has shown support for Airyn, his daughter, after she came out as transgender.
Airyn, 29, revealed her gender identity in an interview with LGBTQ+ publication Them, sharing that she began her transition last year.
Born as Aaron, alongside her twin brother Julian, Airyn is the daughter of De Niro and actress Toukie Smith, 72.
She spoke about “stepping into this new identity”, adding that as a transgender woman, “I’ve been visible. I don’t think I’ve been seen yet”.
“Trans women being honest and open, especially in public spaces like social media and getting to see them in their success. I’m like, you know what? Maybe it’s not too late for me,” she said.
Airyn also expressed gratitude to her parents for shielding her from the public eye during her early years.
“No parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight,” she added.
“They have told me they wanted me to have as much of a normal childhood as possible.”
In response to her coming out, the 81-year-old film star expressed his love and acceptance for Airyn in a statement.
“I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter,” he said.
“I don’t know what the big deal is. I love all my children.”
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