Being a parent, hopefully, means providing unconditional love and a safe space at home. While itâs not always the case, these celebrity parents prove just how easy it is to show support for your child, no matter how they identify. These A-list children have pursued careers in the arts, activism and college education â all helped by a strong foundation at home.
Read on to find out which celebrities have publicly supported their children who identify as trans or non-binary.
Robert De Niro has publicly supported his daughter Airyn
Airyn De Niro
In 2025, Goodfellas star Robert De Niro publicly supported his daughter Airyn who came out as trans in a April interview with Them.
He stated to Variety: âI loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I donât know what the big deal is. I love all my children.â It really is that simple.
© WireImage via Getty ImagesChaz Bono came out as trans at the age of 40 and his mother Cher is now his biggest supporter
Chaz Bono
After Chaz Bono came out as trans in 2009, the âBelieveâ singer admitted she struggled to adjust. Fortunately, seeing her son so happy in embracing his identity has prompted the singerâs full support.
She told CNN, âYou donât really lose them. They just are in a different shape.â The singer also added that her son is âso unbelievably happy.â We love a happy ending!
© WireImage via Getty ImagesShar Simpson is the only child of Sigourney Weaver
Shar Simpson
Sigourney Weaverâs only child Shar Simpson is nonbinary and the Avatar star has been open about their childâs identity, as well as their professional accomplishments.
Sigourney told the Sunday Times: âThey are nonbinary. They teach at Columbia, digital storytelling, bots, misinformation, they are someone who is excited about AI and not frightened about it.â Itâs clear Sigourney is a doting mother which she confirmed, saying that her role as mum is âabsolutely the most important thingâ in her life.
© Getty ImagesZaya Wade has had support from her father Dwyane Wade and step-mother Gabrielle Union
Zaya Wade
In 2020, Zaya Wade came out as trans. Now, at just 19 years old sheâs already working successfully as a model and influencer.Â
Dwyane got right to the heart of what it means to be a supportive parents while accepting the Presidentâs Award at the NAACP Image Awards, saying: âAs your father, my job isnât to create a version of myself or direct your future. My role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes, your dreams.âÂ
© Getty ImagesEliot Sumner has rejected traditional gender labels
Eliot Sumner
The child of Sting and Trudie Styler, Eliot Sumner has long been open about not identifying with gender labels. Theyâve flourished professionally on screen, appearing in No Time to Die, Infinite Storm and Pretty Red Dress.
They told The Evening Standard in 2015 that there wasnât an official âcoming outâ to the family: âThey knew already, so I didnât need to. Iâve never come out to anyone. My friends always knew, and I always knew.â
© Getty Images for Tony Awards ProductionsStephen is the eldest of Warren and Annetteâs four children
Stephen Ira
Stephen Ira is the son of acting royalty Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, both of whom have publicly supported their son.
Stephen came out as trans in 2012. Four years later, Warren described him as ârevolutionary, a genius, and my heroâ. His mother Annette has revealed she feels âprotectiveâ of Stephen and the trans community in the modern political climate.
© Getty ImagesCynthia Nixon is a proud mother to son Seph
Seph Nixon
Cynthia Nixon is a proud supporter of her son Seph and chose to honour 2018âs Trans Day of Action with a sweet photo of the pair at her sonâs graduation. While Cynthia keeps details around life with her oldest child sparse but she has credited him as one of the key reasons for her campaign for a ceasefire in Gaza.
 âHe really has been reaching out to my wife and I and asking us â imploring us, really â to say, âUse your voice to affirm as loudly as you can that ânever againâ means ânever againâ for anyone,ââ she told The View in 2023.
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