Robert 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 affirmed his support for his 29-year-old daughter Airyn after she shared her identity as a transgender woman.
- Airyn began her gender transition last year and recently spoke about stepping into her identity during an interview with Them magazine.
- She credited trans actresses like Laverne Cox as inspirations and expressed her hope to increase trans visibility and honor her Black queer ancestors.
- De Niro expressed that he has always cared deeply for his child, stating his continued affection and encouragement for Airyn in her identity as his daughter, and remarked that he doesn’t understand why it is viewed as a significant issue.
- This public support highlights De Niro's acceptance within his family and contributes to broader discussions about transgender visibility in Hollywood.
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