US EditionRobert De Niro shows support for daughter Airyn after she shares she’s trans: ‘I don’t know what the big deal is’
- Robert De Niro publicly expressed love and support for his 29-year-old daughter Airyn after she shared her transgender identity in April 2025.
- Airyn began her transition last year and revealed her journey in a recent interview with Them, where she discussed stepping into a new identity.
- Airyn credits actresses Laverne Cox and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez for inspiring her and hopes to increase visibility for Black queer trans women.
- Robert De Niro expressed his continued love and acceptance for his child, stating that he supported Aaron as his son and now supports Airyn as his daughter, adding that he doesn't understand why there is so much attention around the matter.
- De Niro’s support highlights family acceptance in public discourse on transgender issues and may encourage wider understanding and visibility.
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Robert De Niro on Trans Daughter: It's No Biggie
One of Robert De Niro's seven kids recently came out as trans, and the Goodfellas actor has made clear that he's 100% on board. "I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter," the 81-year-old said in a statement, per Variety...
Robert De Niro supports his transgender daughter: 'What's this about?'
Actor Robert De Niro's transgender daughter recently spoke out about her gender transition, revealing that she was inspired by black women to transition. Although her words were met with a storm of public reaction, her famous father doesn't understand why this should be surprising news, adding that he loves all of his children and supports them in their decisions.
Robert de Niro expresses love for trans daughter
Robert de Niro publicly announced his love and support for his trans daughter Ayrin. “I don’t know what the big deal is,” he said. “I love all my children.” The Oscar winner, 81, has seven kids, including recently out Ayrin, who came out as transgender in an interview with People on April 29th. “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter… Source
Robert De Niro speaks in support of trans daughter Airyn
Robert De Niro has spoken up for his daughter Airyn De Niro, who recently revealed publicly that she is transgender. “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is,” the two-time Academy Award winner said in a statement published Thursday. “I love all my children.” Airyn, whose mother is former model, actress and restaurateur Toukie Smith, spoke about her transgender exp…
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