Robert De Niro just sent a bold message about his daughter, Airyn, coming out as transgender —and the 81-year-old actor didn't mince words with his direct statement. In an April 29 article published by Them, Airyn, 29, opened up about her journey as a transgender woman.

Robert De Niro voiced his love and support for his daughter Airyn after she came out as transgender in an interview with Them.

Maybe I can start.’” After nearly a decade together, De Niro and Smith split in 1994 a year before Airyn and her twin brother were born. “Obviously no parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight.