Robert De Niro's trans daughter Airyn says her dad's allyship has been 'non-stop'

""The support has still been non-stop from him, and I'm so grateful," she told LGBTQ+ magazine Them. "I talked to him about it very recently and I told him I wanted to do some touch-ups here and there, just so I can feel more confident in myself. The way he spoke to me about it was very affirming in a way, because he was saying things like, "You're a good-looking kid. You don't need to do anything to change yourself."""

"Airyn came out publicly in May after speaking to the magazine about her transition. Shortly after, her father voiced his unwavering support to The Hollywood Reporter, saying he loves and supports his daughter. Since then, the influencer has shared stories of her father's allyship, including that the two-time Oscar winner offered to go with her to access gender-affirming hormones. "There's no other thing to do than accept your kid for who they are and where they decide to go in life.""

""He's very good at being a dad and, not just that, [but also] accepting people from all walks of life," Airyn said. After Robert expressed hesitation at the idea of Airyn undergoing gender-affirming surgeries, she said the pair engaged in a conversation which the actor was open and receptive to. "I explained it to him from the perspective of a trans woman, especially one who started transitioning late," she said, "Like, I didn't develop the way"

Airyn De Niro publicly came out as transgender in May and has openly discussed her transition and needs. Robert De Niro has offered steady, affirming support and characterized parental acceptance as the only response to a child's identity. He complimented Airyn's appearance while remaining receptive to her desire for touch-ups to boost confidence. He also offered practical allyship, including offering to accompany her to access gender-affirming hormones. The pair held candid conversations about gender-affirming surgeries, with De Niro listening and responding with openness. Support extended beyond words into actions and ongoing emotional availability.

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