- Robert De Niro publicly supports his daughter Airyn, who has come out as a transgender woman.
- He issued a heartfelt statement affirming his unconditional love for her.
- The statement was released just one day after Airyn’s announcement.
Legendary actor Robert De Niro has voiced his full support for his daughter Airyn, who recently came out as a transgender woman. The two-time Oscar winner issued a heartfelt public statement just a day after Airyn’s announcement, affirming his unconditional love for her.
“I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter,” De Niro said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “I don’t know what the big deal is… I love all my children.”
Airyn, 29, began her transition journey last year by starting hormone therapy. She is one of De Niro’s seven children and has a twin brother, Julian. Both were born during De Niro’s long-term relationship with actress Toukie Smith, which lasted from 1988 to 1996.
The actor’s statement of support came shortly after Airyn opened up about her experience in a candid interview with a prominent LGBTQ+ magazine. In the interview, she shared the challenges and growth she has experienced throughout her transition, shedding light on the importance of acceptance and identity.
De Niro, 81, is widely respected not just for his work in film but now also for his visible advocacy as a parent. His public support for Airyn adds to the growing chorus of celebrity voices embracing their transgender children with love and acceptance.
The gesture has been praised by many in the LGBTQ+ community as a powerful example of parental love and solidarity.
