In an exclusive for the magazine Them, Robert De Niro’s daughter, Airyn revealed his new gender identity as a trans woman. In a talk where he presented the challenges of self -discovery and by belonging to a family recognized in Hollywood, the 29 -year -old wants to be a model to follow.
“I hope to be inspiration for at least someone like me, who is black, gay and does not have an extra small size”Airyn told the magazine. His decision to expose his true identity arises as a result of the photographs leaked by Daily Mail Being seen visiting his father with long roses and heels, this gave way to speculation.
At the time, the American press described it as an “shocking transformation” of the “son nepo baby” of ROBERT DE NIRO. Although he learned a week later of the publication, he said that: “They said incorrect things about me … They simply reminded me that people really know nothing about me.”
Robert De Niro reacts
Robert De Niro did not expect the time to react to the news of his daughter Airenwhom He showed his deep support and affection In statements to PEOPLE. “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what problem is there”said the actor, 81.
-He also claimed to love all his children in any distinction. “I love all my children”argument.
A transformative trip
Airyn de Niro, began its hormonal treatment at the end of 2024However, his self -discovery dates back to his adolescence when he declared himself as a gay man, but this label never identified him at all.
“The gay men were ruthless and cruel”he recalled. “I never fit into that beauty standard, which is thin, white, muscular or simply very well, masculine”he added.
Finally, he thanked his parents Robert De Niro and Toukie Smithto keep it away from cameras and public life since childhood. “Obviously no father is perfect, but I appreciate that both have wanted to stay out of the reflectors. They wanted our life to be reserved,” said.
