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 is supportive of his trans daughter, Airyn De Niro. In a statement, he told Variety how he feels about his child, whom he shares with Toukie Smith, being transgender. “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is,” he said. “I love all my children.”