Robert De Niro expresses ‘love and support’ for transgender daughter

Airyn spoke about her transition with online LGBT+ magazine Them

The two-time Oscar-winning actor was speaking to online LGBT+ magazine Them (Ian West/PA)

Robert De Niro has expressed “love and support” for his daughter Airyn after she came out as transgender.

The daughter of the two-time Oscar-winning actor spoke about her transition with online LGBT+ magazine Them and said she was “stepping into this new identity” while also being “more proud” of her black heritage.