Overview

• Airyn De Niro, daughter of Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith, publicly came out as a transgender woman in an interview with Them magazine, published April 29, 2025.
• She began hormone therapy in November 2024, describing herself as a 'late bloomer' and citing inspiration from Black women and other trans role models.
• Robert De Niro expressed his full support for Airyn, stating, 'I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I love all my children.'
• Airyn is pursuing acting and modeling while studying to become a mental health counselor, aiming to advocate for marginalized communities, including queer and BIPOC individuals.
• She emphasized the difference between visibility and being truly seen, voicing her desire to inspire others who share her experiences as a Black, queer, and plus-sized individual.