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's daughter Airyn De Niro is opening up on her transition and growing up with famous parents. The 29-year-old, whose mother is actress and model Toukie Smith, opened up to Them in an interview published Tuesday, saying she was "grateful" for her parents' attempts at normalcy in her youth.