Zaya Wade Gushes Over Her ‘Giant Support System’ in 1st Magazine Cover, Reveals Most Inspiring Lesson From Stepmom Gabrielle Union
15.03.2023 - 22:13
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Her biggest fans! Dwyane Wade‘s daughter Zaya Wade opened up about her “giant support system” and proud family while making her magazine cover debut.
The 15-year-old posed for the spring 2023 issue of DAZED magazine, speaking candidly about her journey of self-acceptance. When asked when she feels her most empowered, the teenager replied, “When my family surrounds me.”
Zaya, who publicly came out as transgender in 2020, added of her loved ones: “They are such a giant support system and have always been there for me. No matter what happens, I feel strongest when I’m with them.”
The retired NBA pro, 41, shares Zaya and son Zaire, 21, with ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches. The former couple were married from 2002 to 2010. Following a messy legal battle regarding Zaya’s petition to change her name — which Funches opposed — the aspiring model was officially granted her name change and assignment of gender by a Los Angeles court in February.
Zaya reflected on the milestone while speaking to DAZED, noting, “So many big changes have happened over the last couple of years with me, but also just in general. I think it’s not my job, but it’s my honor to continue and further my family’s education and appreciation for the entire LBGTQ+ community as we grow together. As our understanding of acceptance has broadened over the past couple of years, we have made the strides to keep ourselves educated and combat the ignorance.”
Following his split from Funches, the former Miami Heat athlete exchanged vows with Gabrielle Union in 2014. The dynamic duo welcomed their first child together, daughter Kaavia, in 2018. (Dwyane also shares son Xavier, 9, with Aja Metoyer.)
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