Airyn De Niro, the daughter of renowned actor Robert De Niro, publicly identifies as transgender in an interview with Them. At 29, she articulates her journey and transition, expressing her desire for visibility and acceptance. Airyn began hormone therapy in November 2024, citing past bullying and inspiration from trans figures like Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Laverne Cox. She highlights the intersectionality of her mixed-race identity and the influence of Black women on her journey, while also navigating challenges in Hollywood, striving to create space for queer people of color in the entertainment industry.
I'd want to hopefully be an inspiration for at least one other person like me who is Black.
There's a difference between being visible and being seen. I've been visible. I don't think I've been seen yet.
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