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What are the origins of Dwyane Wade's gay rumours? Uncover the source of these rumours, the truth behind the speculations, and his relationship history. Dwyane Wade has spoken candidly about the gender journey of his son Zion, 12, who made the decision to identify as female and now goes by the name Zaya. Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently spoke about what he's learned from parenting his son Zion who came out as gay recently.

Dwyane Wade’s year-old son Zion Wade officially came out as homosexual during Miami’s Gay Pride celebration over the weekend. Wade posted photos on Instagram Story of his wife Gabrielle Union and his sons, Zion and Zaire, 17, participating in Gay Pride.

Gabrielle Union Supports Her Dwyane Wade's Son, Zion, at Pride Parade

Dwyane Wade has opened up about educating himself as a parent and supporting his year-old child Zion's LGBTQ journey. The retired former Miami Heat superstar spoke about Zion with former NBA. Videos Expand the sub menu. That started with Miami's April Pride parade, Union representing them both as Wade was entangled with previous work commitments.

As I got older and as I watched my daughter grow, I had to go look at myself in the mirror and say, 'Who are you? Parenting Expand the sub menu. His nowyear-old daughter Zaya with ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches had spent nearly the whole of her life working through questions about her personal identity. Zaya's stepmother is actress Gabrielle Union, who married Dwyane in More Stories from Entertainment.

To enable Zaya to live as her true self, she and her family publicly shared her gender in February DWade was at a game in Toronto against the Raptors. We're about protecting her heart. He even helped her obtain a legal name and gender change, which was approved by the courts in March , three years after Zaya publicly came out as transgender. Zaya Wade is the elder daughter of retired basketball star Dwyane Wade.

This is my gender identity. I don't care what they think Z, you are my best friend and I love you kid, and if it means anything, just know there's no love lost on this side. Special Series Expand the sub menu. Wade, who has been a passionate supporter of Zaya and the trans community since his daughter asserted her gender identity, had to do some deep reflective work in the aftermath of her coming out due to the fearful reaction she had toward him.

What are you going to do? And when faced with ignorant hate, "I think you push through and you be the best you and especially more recently, it's become more accepting," she continued. So I had to go look myself in the mirror and ask myself … What is it about my masculinity that has my child afraid? Zaya has a younger brother, Xavier Zechariah, who Dwyane fathered in a previous relationship. SheKnows is a part of Penske Media Corporation.

Baby Kaavia at the drag show is everything! At 12, Zaya told her parents she was a trans girl, something her father believes she had known since she was 3. Entertainment Expand the sub menu. June 28, at pm EDT. Harvey Milk. I think I found it. Our staff also works with freelance writers, researchers, and other contributors to produce the smart, compelling profiles and articles you see on our site.