On May 1, 2025, Robert De Niro expressed his support for his daughter Airyn De Niro, who publicly shared that she is transgender in an interview with Them magazine. Airyn, 29, was born Aaron in 1995 to De Niro and actress Toukie Smith, along with her twin brother Julian, through in vitro fertilization and a surrogate. In the interview, Airyn discussed her journey with hormone therapy, which began in late 2024, and her inspiration from trans women succeeding publicly, including actress Laverne Cox. De Niro, an 81-year-old two-time Oscar winner, stated, “I love all my children,” emphasizing his acceptance of Airyn’s transition. Airyn highlighted her parents’ efforts to keep her out of the limelight during her childhood, allowing her to forge her own path. She also expressed a desire to expand trans visibility and honor her Black queer ancestors, reflecting on her identity struggles and the cultural messages she faced growing up.
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