Robert De Niro’s daughter, Airyn, openly shares her journey of coming out as a transgender woman.
- Airyn describes herself as a “late bloomer” and shares the influence of Black women on her identity.
- She expresses concerns about how her family perceives her post-transition.
- Representation by trans icons inspired Airyn’s journey.
- Airyn aspires to inspire others by embracing her unique identity.
Airyn De Niro, the 29-year-old child of Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith, is opening up about her experience of coming out as a transgender woman. She describes herself as a “late bloomer,” acknowledging the profound impact Black women have had on her identity.
While embracing her transition, Airyn has shared concerns about how her family might still view her as she was before. She highlights the importance of representation in media and how figures like Laverne Cox and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez inspired her journey.
Airyn, who began hormone therapy in November 2024, emphasizes the lack of representation for trans women who share her characteristics. She wants to inspire other Black, queer women who may not fit the typical mould.
Airyn credits her mother, Toukie Smith, as her ultimate role model. She aspires to be remembered as her mother is, a woman admired and cherished by many.
Despite her father’s fame, Airyn is determined to forge her own path in the industry, valuing the privacy her parents maintained during her childhood. She strives for success based on her own merit.
Airyn De Niro’s journey is a testament to the power of embracing one’s identity and inspiring others along the way.
