Robert De Niros daughter Airyn comes out as transgender in first-ever interview

Robert De Niro’s daughter is speaking her truth.At 29, Airyn De Niro is coming out as a trans woman and discussing the surprising motivation that led her to follow through with her gender journey, which included beginning hormone therapy last November.Speaking candidly with Them in her first-ever interview, the movie star’s daughter, whom he shares with ex Toukie Smith, shared that Halle Bailey’s 2023 live-action “The Little Mermaid” made a huge impact on her.

In the article, De Niro said the turning point came when she made her first appointment at a Black hair salon after seeing Bailey in the classic film’s adaptation.“I think a big part of [my transition] is also the influence Black women have had on me,” she explained.“I think stepping into this new identity, while also being more proud of my Blackness, makes me feel closer to them in some way.”De Niro — whose birth name was Aaron — shared that being a trans woman means “being honest and open, especially [in] public spaces like social media.” Seeing so many before her succeed only added to her desire to come out.

“I’m like, ‘You know what? Maybe it’s not too late for me.Maybe I can start,'” she shared.De Niro also discussed growing up with famous parents who kept her out of the spotlight.Her father, 81, has nine Oscar nominations and two wins under his belt and has appeared in over 120 projects, including classic movies like “Taxi Driver” (1976), “The Godfather Part II” (1974), “The Deer Hunter” (1978), “Raging Bull” (1980) and “Meet the Parents” (2000).Her mother, 72, is a model and actress.While De Niro revealed she hoped to follow in her mom’s footsteps as an actress and model, she disclosed why she doesn’t want to be called a nepo baby — saying her parents worked hard to keep her out of the spotlight.“Obviously, no parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight,” she told the outlet.

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