ROBERT DE NIRO expressed his support for his daughter Airyn de Niro after she publicly revealed her gender identity. “I wanted and supported Aaron as my son, and now I want and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the problem is … I love all my children”the actor declared Deadline.
Airyn, one of the seven children of the two -time Oscar winner, shared her story in an interview with the media Them. She is the daughter of actress Toukie Smith and has a twin brother, Julian.
“There is a difference between being in sight and that they truly see you”Said Aire. “I’ve been in sight. But I don’t think so far they have really seen me.”
In the interview, he said that his parents always tried to keep her away from the media focus: “No father is perfect, but I appreciate that you have agreed to protect my privacy. They told me they wanted me to have a childhood as normal as possible. ”
-After the publication of the note, Airyn received a wave of messages of support in social networks. Through his Instagram account, he thanked the love received: “Thanks to all those who have been so friendly and have supported me! I am not used to so much attention.”
He also responded to those who consulted whether he had representation or signed with an agency: “Literally, I’m just a girl with a phone. Excuse me if I don’t see your messages. ”
Airyn mentioned among his referents to actress Laverne Cox, recognized for her role in Orange is the new black: “See trans women being honest and open, especially in public spaces such as networks, and see them succeed … makes me think: do you know what? Maybe it’s not too late for me”.
After reading his words, Cox dedicated a video on his social networks.
