Robert De Niro's daughter Airyn De Niro introduces herself as a Trans Woman: “I was always told I was…”

Robert De Niro’s 29-year-old daughter, Airyn De Niro comes out as a trans woman, and shares the challeges and feelings of anixety during the vulnerable period of transition. In the hope of being an inspiration, she shared her story - with or without Holywood’s approval - of being outside the conventional mold.

Airyn writes her storyIn an interview with Them Magazine, Airyn shared, “I wish people saw someone who is trying their hardest to heal from growing up not feeling good about themselves. (And) in the process of that, trying to make other people feel good about themselves,” while talking about her journey.

Airyn De Niro's inspirationTo be yourself, it’s an onerous task. Airyn’s inspiration roots from her mom, who entered the room with grace, laughter, and charisma. “The way [my mom] would conduct or hold herself, the way that I saw her interact with others in public when I was younger, I see myself emulating that in some way,” she said.

“Whether it’s just turning on the charm or not putting on a mask, but wanting to be feminine in a way that’s inviting and warm and welcoming,” De Niro added.

Additionally, she dedicates black women such as Laverne Cox, Halle Bailey, Marsha P. Johnson, KeKe Palmer, Kat Graham, and more, who inspired her to embrace black femininity and extinguish the limiting barriers of what soothes as ‘desirable.’ “I think stepping into this new identity, while also being more proud of my Blackness, makes me feel closer to them in some way,” Airyn said.

The self-proclaimed late-bloomer, Airyn, started her transition in November 2024 in the desire to maintain her femininity as she got older. After watching a successful trans woman opening up, she dared to take the journey herself.

Airyn De Niro was always told...
Embracing being a bigger-bodied woman, she also revealed that there has been a task to make a name in the entertainment industry on her terms as. “I was always told I was too much of something or not enough of something growing up: Too big, not skinny enough. Not Black enough, not white enough. Too feminine, not masculine enough. It was never just, ‘You’re just right, just the way you are,’” she stated.

However, her father, Robert De Niro heartwarmingly stated that he previously supported his son Aaron, and now supports his daughter, Airyn, in an interview with Variety.

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