Dwyane Wade Says His 12-Year-Old Identifies As Female, Zaya Speaks Out
Dwyane Wade My 12-Year-Old Identifies As Female ... Zaya Speaks Out
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10:45 AM PT -- Zaya is speaking out on the announcement ... giving advice to those who may be going through similar situations.
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"What's the point of being on this earth if you're gonna try to be someone you're not? It's like you're not even living as yourself, which is like the dumbest concept to me.
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"It's just like, be true and don't really care what the stereotypical way of being you is."
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She added, "Even through hard times, you gotta push through. It's worth it when you reach that point of yourself."
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Gabrielle Union posted the video of Zaya talking about the announcement, saying "She's compassionate, loving, whip smart and we are so proud of her. It’s Ok to listen to, love & respect your children exactly as they are. Love and light good people."
NBA legend Dwyane Wade just revealed his 12-year-old now identifies as female ... saying his child asked him and his wife, Gabrielle Union, to call her Zaya.
"Zion, born as a boy, came home and said, 'Hey, so, I want to talk to you guys. I think going forward I'm ready to live my truth." Wade said on "The Ellen Show."
"And, I want to be referenced as she and her. I would love for you guys to call me Zaya.'"
Wade discussed his support for Zaya and the LGBTQ+ community in a powerful interview with Ellen DeGeneres ... saying he and Gabrielle couldn't be more proud of her.
“We take our roles and responsibilities as parents very seriously. So, when our child comes home with a question ... it’s our job as parents to listen to that to give them the best information that we can, the best feedback that we can, and that doesn’t change now that sexuality [and gender] is involved.”
Wade has been incredibly outspoken about his support for Zaya ... and clapped back at people criticizing her in a family photo back on Thanksgiving.
"Stupidity is a part of this world we live in — so I get it. But, here's the thing — I've been chosen to lead my family, not y'all," Wade said at the time.
"So we will continue to be us and support each other with pride, love & a smile!"
In fact, Union and Zaire Wade took Zaya to the Miami Pride parade back in 2019.
Wade went on to explain, “I looked at her and said you are a leader ... It’s our opportunity to allow you to be a voice. Right now, it’s through us because she’s 12 years old, but eventually, it will be through her.”
Originally Published -- 8:51 AM PT
