NEW YORK — Airyn De Niro, whose parents are Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro and former model, actor and restaurateur Toukie Smith, has come out as a trans woman. The self-described “late bloomer” spoke about her transgender experience in an exclusive interview published Tuesday.

Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith’s daughter Airyn recently announced her trans identity through a cover story with Them.

Robert De Niro has spoken up for his daughter Airyn De Niro, who recently revealed publicly that she is transgender.