Robert De Niro has finally spoken out following the news of his child’s gender transition, a topic that quickly gained widespread attention on social media.
The veteran actor addressed the situation involving his daughter, Airyn De Niro, who recently announced her transition in a heartfelt message shared online.
As a father to seven children, De Niro emphasized his unwavering support for each of them, including Airyn. He expressed admiration for her courage and strength in choosing to live authentically and publicly.
“I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter,” the Oscar-winning actor said in a statement released to TMZ.
Now 81, De Niro shared that he respects the autonomy of his children, stating that with age, they come to understand themselves better than anyone else, even their parents.
He also criticized the media for sensationalizing such a deeply personal matter. “I don’t see the issue or why the media has to interrupt and give opinions for things that are so personal to her,” he remarked.
In closing, De Niro urged the public to respect his daughter’s privacy and reminded everyone that “freedom of expression was every citizen’s fundamental right.”
