Washington DC, May 1 -- Veteran actor Robert De Niro showcased "love and support" for his daughter Airyn De Niro, after she recently came out as a transgender, reported Variety.

In a statement to Variety, De Niro said, "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."

The actor further stated that he loves all his children. "I love all my children", he added as quoted by Variety.

In a recent sit-down, Airyn De Niro discussed "stepping into this new identity," as well as growing up as one of seven children in the De Niro household, reported Variety.

"There's a difference between being visible and being seen," Airyn De Niro said. "I've been visible. I don't think...