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Robert De Niro supports daughter Airyn as she comes out as trans: ‘I don’t know what the big deal is’

After her announcement of her transition, the actor said: ‘I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter’

Robert De Niro has expressed support for his daughter Airyn after she came out as transgender. Saying “no parent is perfect”, Airyn thanked De Niro and her mother, model Toukie Smith, adding: “I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight. After Them’s interview was published, Airyn responded on social media, saying: “Thank you to everyone who’s been so sweet and supportive!

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