Coming-out: De Niro supports trans-daughter: “Love all my children”

According to his own words, the American actor Robert de Niro (81) does not understand why the coming-out of his trans daughter should be a big deal. “I loved and support Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know why that should be a big deal,” he told the “People” magazine. “I love all of my children.”

Airyn de Niro (29) is one of Robert de Niros (“Taxi Driver”, “Casino”) seven children. Her mother, the actress Toukie Smith, has two children with the actor – Airyn and her twin brother Julian.

“Be visible and be seen”

In an interview with the US magazine “Them”, Airyn recently spoke about her coming out. “There is a difference between being visible and being seen,” said the 29-year-old. “I was visible. I think I have not been seen yet.”

In her youth, she was mocked and excluded by peers because she was different. “When I grew up, I was always told that I was too much or too little of something: too thick, not thin enough. Not black enough, not white enough. To feminine, not masculine enough. It never said:” You are just right, just as you are. “”

Last November, Airyn, who is aiming for a career as an actress and model, began with hormone therapy. In addition, she was inspired by other successful trans women who spoke openly about her transition. “I thought: Do you know what? Maybe it’s not too late for me,” she said. “Maybe I can start with it.”