US EditionRobert De Niro's Daughter Airyn De Niro Details Coming Out as a Trans Woman
- Airyn De Niro, 29, daughter of Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith, publicly came out as a transgender woman in an interview in April 2025.
- She began hormone replacement therapy in November 2024 and shared that limited representation and her identity as a Black queer person motivated her transition.
- Airyn grew up mostly out of the spotlight as her parents sought to protect her privacy and allow a normal childhood, emphasizing her wish to succeed on her own merit.
- She stated, "Maybe it's not too late for me" and hopes to inspire others who are Black, queer, and larger-bodied, while expressing pride in her Blackness and new identity.
- Her coming out occurs amid a challenging sociopolitical climate with rights rollbacks for transgender people under Trump, highlighting ongoing needs for visibility and mental health support.
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Robert De Niro's Daughter Publicly Comes Out As Trans In Powerful New Interview
Airyn De Niro, 29, daughter of actor Robert De Niro, has publicly come out as a trans woman in a new interview with Them. Though parts of her journey have been previously reported, Airyn says this is the first time she’s truly felt “seen.”She began hormone therapy in late 2024, describing it as a way to preserve a femininity she’d always felt but had been bullied for while growing up in New York. Inspired by trans women like Michaela Jaé Rodrigu…
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