Airyn De Niro Comes Out As Transgender, Receives Family Support

Robert De Niro’s daughter, Airyn De Niro, has publicly come out as a transgender woman, sharing her story of growing up in a famous family while being largely kept out of the spotlight by her parents, Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith. Airyn expressed gratitude for her parents' efforts to provide a private, normal upbringing, despite her father's celebrity status, emphasizing that she never benefited from the so-called 'nepo baby' privileges. She described her struggles with acceptance, both within her family as a 'bigger-bodied' and biracial person, and within the LGBTQ+ community, often feeling she didn't fit prevailing beauty standards. Airyn credited the openness and visibility of other trans women, as well as the influence of Black women, for inspiring her to begin her transition and embrace her identity. Robert De Niro publicly voiced his unconditional support for Airyn, stating his continued love for her. Airyn’s story has been met with support from both the public and notable figures within the transgender community.