Space was held by Cynthia Erivo while accepting Out’s Out100 Icon Award on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The “Wicked” star paid homage to her and Ariana Grande’s viral “holding space” interview with the magazine’s Tracy E. Gilchrist.
“According to queer media, I have been all over your social media,” Erivo said to the crowd, adding, “I don’t want you to grow too tired of me. There’s a [‘Wicked’] part two on the way, and we really need to hold space for that and feel the power in that.”
Before leaving the stage, as her “Defying Gravity” from the “Wicked” soundtrack boomed through the speakers, Erivo grabbed the mic and sang along for a snippet. You can watch that here.
Erivo then reunited with Gilchrist to watch drag queen Pattie Gonia’s lip sync performance of – what else? – “Defying Gravity.”
Cynthia Erivo, Pattie Gonia and Tracy E.
“According to queer media, I have been all over your social media,” Erivo said to the crowd, adding, “I don’t want you to grow too tired of me. There’s a [‘Wicked’] part two on the way, and we really need to hold space for that and feel the power in that.”
Before leaving the stage, as her “Defying Gravity” from the “Wicked” soundtrack boomed through the speakers, Erivo grabbed the mic and sang along for a snippet. You can watch that here.
Erivo then reunited with Gilchrist to watch drag queen Pattie Gonia’s lip sync performance of – what else? – “Defying Gravity.”
Cynthia Erivo, Pattie Gonia and Tracy E.
- 12/13/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Since coming out as a trans girl at age 12, Zaya Wade’s distinctive style and poise have made her a popular figure among young audiences and LGBTQ+ advocates. Her story has helped normalize discussions about gender identity, especially for transgender youth. Her dad and stepmom, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, have never wavered in their support for the now-17-year-old. Recently, the trio walked the red carpet together at a major LGBTQ+ gala.
Gabrielle Union, Zaya Wade, and Dwyane Wade at the Out100 Gala 2024 | Presley Ann/Getty Images for Out.com/equalpride
Prominent publication Out magazine hosts the annual Out100 Gala to celebrate the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in entertainment, activism, politics, business, and more. Naturally, the Wade-Union family received an invite as many families look to them as models of a healthy dynamic. Wade and Union’s public support of Zaya has inspired many and...
Gabrielle Union, Zaya Wade, and Dwyane Wade at the Out100 Gala 2024 | Presley Ann/Getty Images for Out.com/equalpride
Prominent publication Out magazine hosts the annual Out100 Gala to celebrate the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in entertainment, activism, politics, business, and more. Naturally, the Wade-Union family received an invite as many families look to them as models of a healthy dynamic. Wade and Union’s public support of Zaya has inspired many and...
- 12/12/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
So many stars stepped out to attend the Out100 Celebration at NeueHouse Hollywood on Wednesday night (December 11) in Hollywood, Calif.
The annual event honors those who are making strides within the LGBTQ+ community, and this year was no exception.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade attended with the basketball star’s daughter Zaya Wade, and they put on a stylish display.
Cynthia Erivo received the Icon of the Year Award, and Sheryl Lee Ralph was dubbed the Advocate of the Year. They got support from friends and costars, who joined them on the red carpet.
With so many stars in attendance, we pulled together photos of everyone so that you could easily see what they wore and who was there.
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Gabrielle Union, Zaya Wade and Dwyane Wade
Fyi: Gabrielle is wearing Burberry. Zaya is wearing Ronny Kobo.
The annual event honors those who are making strides within the LGBTQ+ community, and this year was no exception.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade attended with the basketball star’s daughter Zaya Wade, and they put on a stylish display.
Cynthia Erivo received the Icon of the Year Award, and Sheryl Lee Ralph was dubbed the Advocate of the Year. They got support from friends and costars, who joined them on the red carpet.
With so many stars in attendance, we pulled together photos of everyone so that you could easily see what they wore and who was there.
Head inside to see all of the photos…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos…
Gabrielle Union, Zaya Wade and Dwyane Wade
Fyi: Gabrielle is wearing Burberry. Zaya is wearing Ronny Kobo.
- 12/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Zaya Wade looked more beautiful and confident than ever at the Moana 2 premiere on Monday night. The teenager has experienced more in her 17 years of life than many have in their whole lives. As she walked the red carpet, Wade served as an inspiration for teens struggling with their identities. See her gorgeous premiere look and learn more about the budding model here.
Dwyane Wade, Zaya Wade, and Gabrielle Union at the 2020 Better Brothers LA Truth Awards | Andrew Toth/Getty Images
Zaya Wade’s name may sound familiar. The oldest daughter of NBA superstar Dwyane Wade is part of a blended family. Zaya’s father and stepmother, also famous Gabrielle Union, play a big role in her upbringing. Born on May 29, 2007, as Zion Malachi Airamis Wade, Zaya has three siblings. Zaire, 22, is her older brother. They share a mother, Dwyane’s ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches. Zaya and Zaire have two half-siblings,...
Dwyane Wade, Zaya Wade, and Gabrielle Union at the 2020 Better Brothers LA Truth Awards | Andrew Toth/Getty Images
Zaya Wade’s name may sound familiar. The oldest daughter of NBA superstar Dwyane Wade is part of a blended family. Zaya’s father and stepmother, also famous Gabrielle Union, play a big role in her upbringing. Born on May 29, 2007, as Zion Malachi Airamis Wade, Zaya has three siblings. Zaire, 22, is her older brother. They share a mother, Dwyane’s ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches. Zaya and Zaire have two half-siblings,...
- 11/27/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans mocked the appearance of the eight-foot-tall bronze statue of former Miami Heat point guard Dwyane Wade after the team unveiled it outside Kaseya Center.
On Jan. 14, Miami Heat president Pat Riley announced the commencement of a project to build a statue to further honor Wade during a halftime ceremony in their 104-87 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
The Heat commissioned sculptors Omri Amrany and Oscar Leon to craft the statue.
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The unveiling of Wade’s bronze sculpture, which honored his iconic “this is my house” celebration during the 2009 double-overtime win against the Chicago Bulls, took place on Sunday.
“This is crazy,” he stated during the unveiling. “I didn’t really prepare a lot for this moment.”
The former point guard then said that he did not “prepare much because [he] just wanted to feel this,...
On Jan. 14, Miami Heat president Pat Riley announced the commencement of a project to build a statue to further honor Wade during a halftime ceremony in their 104-87 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
The Heat commissioned sculptors Omri Amrany and Oscar Leon to craft the statue.
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The unveiling of Wade’s bronze sculpture, which honored his iconic “this is my house” celebration during the 2009 double-overtime win against the Chicago Bulls, took place on Sunday.
“This is crazy,” he stated during the unveiling. “I didn’t really prepare a lot for this moment.”
The former point guard then said that he did not “prepare much because [he] just wanted to feel this,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Near the end of Paris Fashion Week, the crowd game was just as strong as if it were the first day. Outside the Miu Miu show on Oct. 3, an uproar broke out when Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton Rothschild stepped out of their cars in miniskirt ensembles. The same went for Adriana Lima, and even more so when Sydney Sweeney walked into the show wearing a black Miu Miu mini short set.
Among the names walking the runway were Gigi Hadid and Troye Sivan, with model hairstyles that Elle magazine described as “hangover hair.”
Gigi Hadid walks the Spring Summer 2024 Miu Miu runway during the Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 3.
As the show started — with guests including Zaya Wade and Emma Chamberlain also sitting front row — sounds of a thunderstorm echoed throughout the building. On screens throughout the room, images designed by filmmaker-artist Sophia Al-Maria depicted a fictional woman, Grace,...
Among the names walking the runway were Gigi Hadid and Troye Sivan, with model hairstyles that Elle magazine described as “hangover hair.”
Gigi Hadid walks the Spring Summer 2024 Miu Miu runway during the Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 3.
As the show started — with guests including Zaya Wade and Emma Chamberlain also sitting front row — sounds of a thunderstorm echoed throughout the building. On screens throughout the room, images designed by filmmaker-artist Sophia Al-Maria depicted a fictional woman, Grace,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Allyson Portee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The stars are stepping out for Miu Miu‘s big Paris Fashion Week event!
Sydney Sweeney brought her little cousin Lucille Hancock with her to the Miu Miu Dinner Party held at Laurent on Tuesday evening (October 3) in Paris, France.
Other stars in attendance included Gigi Hadid, Rami Malek and partner Emma Corrin, Paris Hilton and sister Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Adriana Lima, Pearl actress Mia Goth, Peter Pan & Wendy actress Ever Anderson, Zaya Wade, 13 Reasons Why actress Katherine Langford, fashion editor Derek Blasberg, Troye Sivan, photographer Petra Collins, Filipino blogger and socialite Bryan Boy, Amelia Gray, Priscilla actress Cailee Spaeny, and French model Camille Rowe.
Earlier in the day, many of the same stars, along with Emma Chamberlain and Alix Earle, attended the Miu Miu Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 Show held at the Palais d’Iena.
Last month, Sydney celebrated her 26th birthday with an ’80s prom-themed party and tons...
Sydney Sweeney brought her little cousin Lucille Hancock with her to the Miu Miu Dinner Party held at Laurent on Tuesday evening (October 3) in Paris, France.
Other stars in attendance included Gigi Hadid, Rami Malek and partner Emma Corrin, Paris Hilton and sister Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Adriana Lima, Pearl actress Mia Goth, Peter Pan & Wendy actress Ever Anderson, Zaya Wade, 13 Reasons Why actress Katherine Langford, fashion editor Derek Blasberg, Troye Sivan, photographer Petra Collins, Filipino blogger and socialite Bryan Boy, Amelia Gray, Priscilla actress Cailee Spaeny, and French model Camille Rowe.
Earlier in the day, many of the same stars, along with Emma Chamberlain and Alix Earle, attended the Miu Miu Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 Show held at the Palais d’Iena.
Last month, Sydney celebrated her 26th birthday with an ’80s prom-themed party and tons...
- 10/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dwyane Wade is feeling the love from his daughter.
On Saturday, the retired Miami Heat player was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and his daughter Zaya Wade took to Instagram to celebrate.
Read More: Dwyane Wade’s Daughter Zaya Legally Granted Name And Gender Change
Sharing a photo of the two of them hugging, Zaya wrote, “My dad is a Hall of Famer I’ve never been more proud in my life to know someone as kind, loving and accepting as he is.”
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Zaya added, “He is one of my best friends. I love you dad .”
Dwyane was supported at the induction by his whole family, including wife Gabrielle Union, kids Kaavia James, Zaya, Zaire and Dwyane’s nephew Dahveon Morris.
“Thank you all for being there for me and for loving me in the most perfect way possible.
On Saturday, the retired Miami Heat player was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and his daughter Zaya Wade took to Instagram to celebrate.
Read More: Dwyane Wade’s Daughter Zaya Legally Granted Name And Gender Change
Sharing a photo of the two of them hugging, Zaya wrote, “My dad is a Hall of Famer I’ve never been more proud in my life to know someone as kind, loving and accepting as he is.”
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Zaya added, “He is one of my best friends. I love you dad .”
Dwyane was supported at the induction by his whole family, including wife Gabrielle Union, kids Kaavia James, Zaya, Zaire and Dwyane’s nephew Dahveon Morris.
“Thank you all for being there for me and for loving me in the most perfect way possible.
- 8/14/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
On Aug. 12, Dwyane Wade's incredible basketball career was immortalized as he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Ma, with his family by his side. The retired NBA player had plenty of support thanks to his wife, Gabrielle Union; his kids Zaya Wade, Zaire Wade, Kaavia James, and Dahveon Morris; and his nephew, for whom he is a legal guardian. (Only his son Xavier Wade was missing from the celebration.) Additionally, Dwyane's parents, Jolinda Wade and Dwyane Wade, Sr., were also there for their son's big day.
Ahead of the ceremony, Dwyane walked the red carpet with his family by his side. In one group photo, he sported a bright red suit, while Union looked stunning in an elegant strapless black gown. His daughter Zaya matched Union in a short black dress with sheer sleeves, while the couple's youngest child, Kaavia James, wore a white dress,...
Ahead of the ceremony, Dwyane walked the red carpet with his family by his side. In one group photo, he sported a bright red suit, while Union looked stunning in an elegant strapless black gown. His daughter Zaya matched Union in a short black dress with sheer sleeves, while the couple's youngest child, Kaavia James, wore a white dress,...
- 8/13/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
When Gabrielle Union-Wade turned 50 last October, the veteran actor and producer experienced a personal transformation, which has also filtered into her latest work. This era of her career, she says, is about embracing the possibilities.
“Whatever I thought that my dreams were, I was making them small,” Union-Wade told Variety at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). “Turning 50 is about making things bigger by expanding the idea of what the possibilities could even be.”
Union-Wade debuted two projects at ABFF: the Netflix rom-com “The Perfect Find” and the BET+ docuseries “My Journey to 50,” which chronicled her birthday pilgrimage to Africa. She celebrated the BET+ series first, hosting a private bowling and ice-skating bash at the Miami Beach Edition on June 15, the same night the doc began streaming.
In a quick speech, Union-Wade thanked guests for joining her in her “second hometown” of Miami. “Wade County, baby!” she shouted out, referencing...
“Whatever I thought that my dreams were, I was making them small,” Union-Wade told Variety at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). “Turning 50 is about making things bigger by expanding the idea of what the possibilities could even be.”
Union-Wade debuted two projects at ABFF: the Netflix rom-com “The Perfect Find” and the BET+ docuseries “My Journey to 50,” which chronicled her birthday pilgrimage to Africa. She celebrated the BET+ series first, hosting a private bowling and ice-skating bash at the Miami Beach Edition on June 15, the same night the doc began streaming.
In a quick speech, Union-Wade thanked guests for joining her in her “second hometown” of Miami. “Wade County, baby!” she shouted out, referencing...
- 6/19/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Zaya Wade is sweet 16. The teen daughter of Dwyane Wade celebrated her milestone birthday on May 29, and her former NBA star dad, along with her step-mom Gabrielle Union, took to Instagram to share sweet throwbacks in honor of her big day. Dwayne's photo gallery consists of snaps of him beaming with his daughter and a few of her solo shots - including a snap from her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week in March. He also included a throwback video of Zaya in Captain America pajamas dancing. The NBA All-Star wrote in the caption, "6Teen" with a hand-heart emoji. Dwyane then shared more photos and clips of Zaya through the years on his Instagram Story.
Meanwhile, Union's post includes similar photos of her and Zaya together, including a heartwarming video of them goofing around at the beach, plus a clip of her and Dwyane hyping Zaya up. Union captioned it,...
Meanwhile, Union's post includes similar photos of her and Zaya together, including a heartwarming video of them goofing around at the beach, plus a clip of her and Dwyane hyping Zaya up. Union captioned it,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union have long been supporters of LGBTQ+ rights in general, and of their 15-year-old daughter Zaya Wade, who is trans, in particular. In a new interview, Dwyane opened up about how his own dad, Dwyane Wade Sr., taught him to support Zaya, and why he and Union ultimately decided to move their family out of Florida in the wake of new anti-lgbtq+ laws.
Wade opened up about being a dad and supporting Zaya during an interview that aired on the Thursday, April 26, episode of Showtime's "Headliners with Rachel Nichols." Nichols asked Wade what it was like navigating Zaya's transition, and Wade teared up as he spoke about the example set by his own dad.
When Zaya first came out, he explained, "I didn't have a lot of exposure to the conversations of being anything but a cis man, right?" But he said that didn't mean he knew nothing,...
Wade opened up about being a dad and supporting Zaya during an interview that aired on the Thursday, April 26, episode of Showtime's "Headliners with Rachel Nichols." Nichols asked Wade what it was like navigating Zaya's transition, and Wade teared up as he spoke about the example set by his own dad.
When Zaya first came out, he explained, "I didn't have a lot of exposure to the conversations of being anything but a cis man, right?" But he said that didn't mean he knew nothing,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for 15 of this year’s 33 categories for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
Ricky Martin speaks onstage during the GLAAD Media Awards
Credit/Copyright: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for GLAAD
The event featured appearances by Angelica Ross, Betty Who, Billy Eichner, Brian Michael Smith, Brooke Eden, Chase Joynt, Gabrielle Union, Geena Rocero, Harvey Guillen, Isis King, Jen Richards, Joel Kim Booster, Jordy, Rafael Silva, Ronen Rubinstein, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ts Madison, Zackary Drucker, Vanessa Williams, Michelle Visage, Zaya Wade, and GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis
Christina Aguilera received the Advocate for Change Award, introduced by Club Q shooting survivor, Michael Anderson, Bad Bunny received the Vanguard Award, presented by Ricky Martin, and Jeremy Pope received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award presented by Gabrielle Union, at the star-studded ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
Ricky Martin speaks onstage during the GLAAD Media Awards
Credit/Copyright: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for GLAAD
The event featured appearances by Angelica Ross, Betty Who, Billy Eichner, Brian Michael Smith, Brooke Eden, Chase Joynt, Gabrielle Union, Geena Rocero, Harvey Guillen, Isis King, Jen Richards, Joel Kim Booster, Jordy, Rafael Silva, Ronen Rubinstein, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ts Madison, Zackary Drucker, Vanessa Williams, Michelle Visage, Zaya Wade, and GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis
Christina Aguilera received the Advocate for Change Award, introduced by Club Q shooting survivor, Michael Anderson, Bad Bunny received the Vanguard Award, presented by Ricky Martin, and Jeremy Pope received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award presented by Gabrielle Union, at the star-studded ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
- 4/5/2023
- Look to the Stars
Zaya Wade and stepmom Gabrielle Union are one stylish duo! On Thursday evening, the two showed up dressed to the nines at the star-studded GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Fifteen-year-old Zaya wore a black satin jacket, which she coordinated with matching shorts and a pair of white knee-high sandal heels, and Union, 50, dazzled in a colorful beaded gown. Once inside, Zaya linked up with actor Angelica Ross, and they posed for pictures together.
While Zaya's dad, Dwyane Wade, wasn't in attendance at the ceremony, he made sure to support his girls on Instagram, posting photos of his wife and daughter on his Instagram Stories.
Zaya's latest appearance comes on the heels of her recent interview with Dazed, in which she opened up about the highs and lows she's faced since coming out as trans at the age of 12. She explained, "I mean, a lot of attention equals a lot more hate,...
While Zaya's dad, Dwyane Wade, wasn't in attendance at the ceremony, he made sure to support his girls on Instagram, posting photos of his wife and daughter on his Instagram Stories.
Zaya's latest appearance comes on the heels of her recent interview with Dazed, in which she opened up about the highs and lows she's faced since coming out as trans at the age of 12. She explained, "I mean, a lot of attention equals a lot more hate,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Zaya Wade just debuted a hair metamorphosis. The model and activist appeared on the latest cover of Dazed and Confused magazine sporting a "mixie" haircut, a popular haircut trend that we've seen pop up repeatedly over the last month. Celebrity hairstylist Miles Jeffries created the look for Wade, which was shared on March 16 via Instagram. Wade's take on the trend features a deep side part and side-swept bangs.
The cut, which first began gaining traction in January 2022, is similar to the "bixie." "A mixie is an edgy haircut that is longer in the back, like a mullet, and short, like a pixie, in the front," celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho previously told Popsugar. The cut is great for all hair types and textures and is known for its versatility when it comes to styling.
The mixie has become a popular choice for celebrities, with stars like Lisa Rinna, Bella Hadid, and...
The cut, which first began gaining traction in January 2022, is similar to the "bixie." "A mixie is an edgy haircut that is longer in the back, like a mullet, and short, like a pixie, in the front," celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho previously told Popsugar. The cut is great for all hair types and textures and is known for its versatility when it comes to styling.
The mixie has become a popular choice for celebrities, with stars like Lisa Rinna, Bella Hadid, and...
- 3/16/2023
- by Renee Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
Zaya Wade is thriving, and she wants the world to know it. The model and activist is just 15 years old, but as the daughter of Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches, she's been in the spotlight from the time she was born. However, when she came out as trans at the age of 12, she began receiving a whole new kind of attention. In a March 15 interview with Dazed, Zaya reflected on fashion, beauty, and committing to being herself no matter what, all while sharing some words of wisdom for other members of the LGBTQ+ community.
"There are some highs and some lows," she said of the scrutiny she's faced since coming out. "I mean, a lot of attention equals a lot more hate, a lot of transphobia, and [there is] a lot of pressure on me, but I'm also able to reach more people. The positives of having such an inclusive...
"There are some highs and some lows," she said of the scrutiny she's faced since coming out. "I mean, a lot of attention equals a lot more hate, a lot of transphobia, and [there is] a lot of pressure on me, but I'm also able to reach more people. The positives of having such an inclusive...
- 3/15/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade — who received the 2023 NAACP’s President Award on Saturday during the organization’s Image Awards, which paid homage to their public service — advocated for the Black LGBTQ+ community during their acceptance speech.
Their daughter, Zaya Wade, is transgender. Wade spoke of her making him a “better human” as he opened the speech. She came out as trans in 2020.
“I want to take this moment to publicly speak to our daughter Zaya. As your father, all I’ve wanted to do is get it right. I...
Their daughter, Zaya Wade, is transgender. Wade spoke of her making him a “better human” as he opened the speech. She came out as trans in 2020.
“I want to take this moment to publicly speak to our daughter Zaya. As your father, all I’ve wanted to do is get it right. I...
- 2/26/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Zaya Wade has been granted a legal name and gender change.
As per legal documents obtained by E! News, the 15-year-old daughter of Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, was granted the personal changes by a Los Angeles Court.
Following Zaya’s coming out as transgender in 2020, the retired NBA star supported his daughter by petitioning the court last August to legally change her name and gender.
Read More: Dwyane Wade Admits He Fears For His Transgender Daughter Zaya’s Safety ‘Every Moment She Leaves The House’
Months later, in November 2022, Zaya’s mother asked the judge to reject Dwayne’s request upon filing her own papers.
“I have concerns that [Dwyane] may be pressuring our child to move forward with the name and gender change in order to capitalize on the financial opportunities that he has received from companies,” Siohvaughn wrote in the legal docs, “and will receive based upon [Dwyane’s] statements to me,...
As per legal documents obtained by E! News, the 15-year-old daughter of Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, was granted the personal changes by a Los Angeles Court.
Following Zaya’s coming out as transgender in 2020, the retired NBA star supported his daughter by petitioning the court last August to legally change her name and gender.
Read More: Dwyane Wade Admits He Fears For His Transgender Daughter Zaya’s Safety ‘Every Moment She Leaves The House’
Months later, in November 2022, Zaya’s mother asked the judge to reject Dwayne’s request upon filing her own papers.
“I have concerns that [Dwyane] may be pressuring our child to move forward with the name and gender change in order to capitalize on the financial opportunities that he has received from companies,” Siohvaughn wrote in the legal docs, “and will receive based upon [Dwyane’s] statements to me,...
- 2/26/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
On Feb. 24, Zaya Wade's name change was made legal by the Los Angeles Superior Court. Dwyane Wade's 15-year-old daughter has been going by the name Zaya since 2020, but the ruling also recognizes her transition, which allows her sex markers on official documents to match her gender identity. Per People, court documents reveal her legal name is now Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade.
Dwyane first spoke about Zaya coming out as transgender during an interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2020. Since then, he and his wife, Gabrielle Union, have been open about supporting her throughout her journey. However, Zaya's biological mother, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, opposed her daughter's name change in a November 2022 court filing. In the filing, she requested that Zaya wait until she turned 18 to change her name. At the time, she also alleged Dwyane was trying to profit off of their child.
The former NBA player responded to...
Dwyane first spoke about Zaya coming out as transgender during an interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2020. Since then, he and his wife, Gabrielle Union, have been open about supporting her throughout her journey. However, Zaya's biological mother, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, opposed her daughter's name change in a November 2022 court filing. In the filing, she requested that Zaya wait until she turned 18 to change her name. At the time, she also alleged Dwyane was trying to profit off of their child.
The former NBA player responded to...
- 2/25/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Gabrielle Union discusses her family regularly dealing with criticism while chatting to Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman.
Union and her co-star Jake Gyllenhaal have been promoting their latest animated adventure flick “Strange World”, which sees the Clade family’s differences “threaten to topple their latest and more crucial mission” as explorers.
As Hoffman questions what their “strange world” would be — that would be considered strange to others but not to themselves — Union responds, “My house, judging from the comments section… clearly my house is the strangest world there is. What, you listen to your kids? What, you treat everyone with respect and kindness? What?”
Gyllenhaal agrees, “I’m going to have to go with Gabrielle’s house. Absolutely.”
Read More: Gabrielle Union Pitches Idea For ‘Bring It On’ Sequel On Cheerleader Comedy’s 22nd Anniversary
When asked if there’s room for Gyllenhaal at home, Union insists: “Absolutely. All the...
Union and her co-star Jake Gyllenhaal have been promoting their latest animated adventure flick “Strange World”, which sees the Clade family’s differences “threaten to topple their latest and more crucial mission” as explorers.
As Hoffman questions what their “strange world” would be — that would be considered strange to others but not to themselves — Union responds, “My house, judging from the comments section… clearly my house is the strangest world there is. What, you listen to your kids? What, you treat everyone with respect and kindness? What?”
Gyllenhaal agrees, “I’m going to have to go with Gabrielle’s house. Absolutely.”
Read More: Gabrielle Union Pitches Idea For ‘Bring It On’ Sequel On Cheerleader Comedy’s 22nd Anniversary
When asked if there’s room for Gyllenhaal at home, Union insists: “Absolutely. All the...
- 11/18/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Gabrielle Union is a showstopper on her own, but her family don't mind the spotlight either. The actor brought husband Dwyane Wade and 4-year-old daughter Kaavia to the Los Angeles premiere of her new film "Strange World" on Nov. 15, and they made quite the stylish trio in coordinating Valentino looks. Union wowed in a Barbie-pink gown with a rosette-trimmed neckline, Wade wore an all-black suit and pink sneakers, and Kaavia matched both of her parents in a black quilted dress and pink handbag.
Union took a moment to speak about parenting at the screening. "I think we all have dreams and ideas about how we want our kids' lives to turn out, and some of us are a little bit more insistent than others," she said in a red carpet interview. "But in our household, we realized rather quickly [that] no matter what we wanted for our children, they are who they are from birth,...
Union took a moment to speak about parenting at the screening. "I think we all have dreams and ideas about how we want our kids' lives to turn out, and some of us are a little bit more insistent than others," she said in a red carpet interview. "But in our household, we realized rather quickly [that] no matter what we wanted for our children, they are who they are from birth,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Emily Oldenquist
- Popsugar.com
Dwyane Wade is firing back at his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, who claimed that the former NBA star was using their daughter’s transition to profit off potential brand deals and partnerships.
The now-estranged couple share two children together, including 15-year-old Zaya Wade. On Tuesday, Funches-Wade filed a petition asking a judge to block Zaya’s official name change, citing potential pressure from outside forces and an alleged desire from her ex-husband to make money off of her. But in an Instagram post Thursday, Wade denied all of Funches-Wade’s allegations...
The now-estranged couple share two children together, including 15-year-old Zaya Wade. On Tuesday, Funches-Wade filed a petition asking a judge to block Zaya’s official name change, citing potential pressure from outside forces and an alleged desire from her ex-husband to make money off of her. But in an Instagram post Thursday, Wade denied all of Funches-Wade’s allegations...
- 11/3/2022
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
Dwyane Wade has slammed his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches-Wade’s claims made in her recent legal filing regarding their 15-year-old daughter Zaya Wade’s name and gender.
In docs obtained by E! News, Siohvaughn asked a California court to deny Dwyane’s request to legally change Zaya’s name, suggesting the teen wait to decide “at the age of majority” if she wants to move forward with it.
The legal papers accused Dwyane of “pressuring” Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020 at age 12, into moving forward with the name and gender change “to capitalize on the financial opportunities that he has received from companies.”
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Dwyane, who is currently on vacation in Africa with his wife Gabrielle Union celebrating her 50th birthday, insisted that’s 100 percent not the case, posting a...
In docs obtained by E! News, Siohvaughn asked a California court to deny Dwyane’s request to legally change Zaya’s name, suggesting the teen wait to decide “at the age of majority” if she wants to move forward with it.
The legal papers accused Dwyane of “pressuring” Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020 at age 12, into moving forward with the name and gender change “to capitalize on the financial opportunities that he has received from companies.”
Read More: Dwyane Wade Admits He Fears For His Transgender Daughter Zaya’s Safety ‘Every Moment She Leaves The House’
Dwyane, who is currently on vacation in Africa with his wife Gabrielle Union celebrating her 50th birthday, insisted that’s 100 percent not the case, posting a...
- 11/3/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
It's no secret that social media can take a toll on a person's mental health, and that's one of the reasons why Dwyane Wade made the decision to turn off comments on his 15-year-old daughter Zaya Wade's social media accounts. For Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, who is Zaya's stepmother, nothing is more important than giving their child a safe space to express herself. Right now, that means limiting who can comment on her posts.
Wade revealed in a recent interview with "Today" that he and Union talked through their decision with Zaya after reflecting on the experiences of Wade's son Zaire. "Well, we have a 20-year-old, Zaire, who went through it a few years before Zaya, of jumping on social media and all of the negativity that comes with social media and the comments," he explained. "And so we went through it once, and we saw how it affected him.
Wade revealed in a recent interview with "Today" that he and Union talked through their decision with Zaya after reflecting on the experiences of Wade's son Zaire. "Well, we have a 20-year-old, Zaire, who went through it a few years before Zaya, of jumping on social media and all of the negativity that comes with social media and the comments," he explained. "And so we went through it once, and we saw how it affected him.
- 10/8/2022
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
The only thing hotter than the August sun in Spain is Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union‘s romance. The couple recently jetted off to Mallorca on their annual “Wade World Tour,” and proved their relationship is still thriving in the photos and videos they shared.
Union kicked off the vacation with a serious of steamy photos that show her and the 40-year-old athlete getting handsy on a boat. “It’s begun. #WadeWorldTour2022,” she captioned the post.
Read More: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Throw Zaya Wade a Camping-Themed 15th Birthday Party!
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The 49-year-old actress didn’t stop there. Throughout their trip, Union and Wade — who have been married since 2014 — documented many boat rides, and even more public displays of affection. While their trip included a spa day, a date night, and much more, it was Union’s post...
Union kicked off the vacation with a serious of steamy photos that show her and the 40-year-old athlete getting handsy on a boat. “It’s begun. #WadeWorldTour2022,” she captioned the post.
Read More: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Throw Zaya Wade a Camping-Themed 15th Birthday Party!
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The 49-year-old actress didn’t stop there. Throughout their trip, Union and Wade — who have been married since 2014 — documented many boat rides, and even more public displays of affection. While their trip included a spa day, a date night, and much more, it was Union’s post...
- 8/24/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
A fabulous outfit? Two can play that game. Zaya Wade and Gabrielle Union showed off a matching look in an Aug. 8 Instagram Reel that was not to be missed. In the clip, Gabrielle sports a matching floral set paired with silver jewelry. The Breaking In actress then puts her head against a wall to listen in as a banging noise plays in the background. That's where the matching moment kicks in. The camera cuts to a shot of Zaya banging her fist against the wall while wearing the same ensemble. Zaya captioned the moment, "coming for your outfit @gabunion." Now, it's not rare to see Zaya or Gabrielle serving a look. Just one glance at either of their Instagram pages will make that...
- 8/9/2022
- E! Online
Dwyane Wade is worried about his children's safety, just like any other parent. The retired NBA superstar, whose 15-year-old daughter Zaya Wade came out as transgender in 2020, shared his feelings about lawmakers limiting access to gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. "To me, it's a joke," Dwyane told CNN's Poppy Harlow June 7 during a conversation at the Time 100 Summit. "This is our life. We live this. When you're out there making rules and you're not experiencing this, if you're not living this and you're just out there signing away and making laws, that's not right, that's a joke." He added, "Come and live a day with my...
- 6/9/2022
- E! Online
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are celebrating another year around the sun for their daughter Zaya Wade. On May 29, the Cheaper by the Dozen actress shared a video on Instagram giving fans a sneak peek into "Camp Zaya" in honor of her 15th birthday celebration. "Happy 15th Birthday @zayawade," Gabrielle captioned the post. "We all love you sooooooo much and you make us proud every single day! You are such a gift and a blessing in all our lives." The video starts off by showing the layout of "Camp Zaya," which includes two large teepees, a tent, string lights and several chairs positioned around a fire pit. Viewers then get to see Zaya being serenaded with...
- 5/30/2022
- E! Online
Zaya Wade is not letting the hate get to her. While speaking in a joint interview for People with stepmother Gabrielle Union for the Dove Self-Esteem Project, the 14-year-old teen opened up about how she's been affected by social media criticism about her appearance since coming out as transgender in 2020. "As a trans person, once I came out, there was a lot of hateful comments about how I should grow my hair out long or fit into a certain version of femininity, even though that's not true at all," she told the publication. "That kind of advice is just trying to break you, but don't let it." Zaya—daughter of retired NBA star Dwyane Wade—has leaned on...
- 5/11/2022
- E! Online
Magic Johnson is not just leading a legacy on the court, but also in the hearts of Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade. In an April 21 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Gabrielle and Dwyane touched on how Cookie Johnson and Magic's actions as parents to their son Ej Johnson—who publicly came out as gay in 2013—helped shape their journey with Zaya Wade, 14, who publicly came out as transgender in 2020. "It's all about perseverance and putting your family first and loving every member of your family equally and out loud. And they showed us the way," Gabrielle shared. "They were the first people we called, 'Ok, we're moving to L.A., what school do you guys think is the...
- 4/22/2022
- E! Online
Gabrielle Union has some choice words for Disney over the company's handling of Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill. The bill, which limits what classrooms are allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity, was passed on March 8. Disney initially refused to publicly condemn it, earning backlash from its own employees and some celebrities. On March 16, Union criticized Disney for its response to the bill while attending the "Cheaper by the Dozen" premiere.
"Somebody asked me, 'Are you disappointed?' I'm disappointed when my order isn't right at In-n-Out. I don't even think that's a word that you could use for something like this, where children's lives are literally hanging in the balance," Union told Variety. "We need to own that if you truly are taking stands against hate and oppression, you should not fund hate and oppression. Period. The damage is done."
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"Somebody asked me, 'Are you disappointed?' I'm disappointed when my order isn't right at In-n-Out. I don't even think that's a word that you could use for something like this, where children's lives are literally hanging in the balance," Union told Variety. "We need to own that if you truly are taking stands against hate and oppression, you should not fund hate and oppression. Period. The damage is done."
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- 3/17/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Gabrielle Union turned a Cheaper by the Dozen red carpet into a family movie night. The 49-year-old actress exclusively told E! News that the event was the first time her kids Kaavia James Union Wade, 3, and Zaya Wade, 14, saw her on the big screen. "The kids have not seen anything that I've done, like nothing," she said ahead of the movie on March 16. "I think they think I do Zooms for a living, so this will be the first time Zaya and Kaav have actually seen what I do when I leave the house." She explained what she's looking for to, saying, "And I'll be able to stare at them as they watch to see their reaction." Gabrielle joined her...
- 3/17/2022
- E! Online
Disney should have been “Cheaper” when it came to funding “hate,” according to Gabrielle Union.
The “Cheaper by the Dozen” Disney+ star slammed the Walt Disney Co. and CEO Bob Chapek for the corporation’s political donations in Florida, which in part funded the homophobic and transphobic “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
“Somebody asked me, ‘Are you disappointed?’ I’m disappointed when my order isn’t right at In-n-Out. I don’t even think that’s a word that you could use for something like this, where children’s lives are literally hanging in the balance,” Union told Variety at the show’s premiere. “We need to own that if you truly are taking stands against hate and oppression, you should not fund hate and oppression. Period. The damage is done.”
Union, whose husband Dwayne Wade played for the Miami Heat, is stepmother to Wade’s trans daughter, Zaya Wade.
The “Cheaper by the Dozen” Disney+ star slammed the Walt Disney Co. and CEO Bob Chapek for the corporation’s political donations in Florida, which in part funded the homophobic and transphobic “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
“Somebody asked me, ‘Are you disappointed?’ I’m disappointed when my order isn’t right at In-n-Out. I don’t even think that’s a word that you could use for something like this, where children’s lives are literally hanging in the balance,” Union told Variety at the show’s premiere. “We need to own that if you truly are taking stands against hate and oppression, you should not fund hate and oppression. Period. The damage is done.”
Union, whose husband Dwayne Wade played for the Miami Heat, is stepmother to Wade’s trans daughter, Zaya Wade.
- 3/17/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
One need only peek at advertisements for Disney’s new Cheaper by the Dozen to glean that this is not a paint-by-the-numbers reboot of a classic franchise.
Led by Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union, the Gail Lerner-directed film features a multicultural cast of actors who teamed to tell the story of the blended Baker family living, laughing and navigating all the challenges that come with life in present-day Los Angeles. Upon closer examination, the script, from Kenya Barris, Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry and Craig Titley, reveals how the creative team met those challenges head-on through scenes tackling racism, racial bias, depression, bullying and addiction, to name only a few.
“We’re blended racially, culturally, with a variety of different abilities,” Union told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday night while standing on the red carpet ahead of the world premiere at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre. “We’ve got co-parenting. We...
Led by Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union, the Gail Lerner-directed film features a multicultural cast of actors who teamed to tell the story of the blended Baker family living, laughing and navigating all the challenges that come with life in present-day Los Angeles. Upon closer examination, the script, from Kenya Barris, Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry and Craig Titley, reveals how the creative team met those challenges head-on through scenes tackling racism, racial bias, depression, bullying and addiction, to name only a few.
“We’re blended racially, culturally, with a variety of different abilities,” Union told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday night while standing on the red carpet ahead of the world premiere at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre. “We’ve got co-parenting. We...
- 3/17/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Elliot Page is denouncing the latest "dangerous" attack on transgender youth to come out of Texas. On Feb. 21, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton proclaimed that gender-affirming healthcare for trans minors, such as hormone therapy and puberty-suppressing drugs, is considered "child abuse." The following day, Governor Greg Abbott took the declaration one step further by ordering state agencies to investigate all instances of these treatments, adding that any medical professionals or teachers who fail to report minors getting such care will face criminal penalties.
"I stand with trans youth and their families."
"I am horrified by the inhumane and downright dangerous declarations by the Texas Governor and Attorney General," Page said in a statement to Variety on Feb. 24. "Trans youth deserve gender-affirming care and to be able to live their true, authentic selves without fear and oppression. I stand with trans youth and their families."
Page came out as transgender in...
"I stand with trans youth and their families."
"I am horrified by the inhumane and downright dangerous declarations by the Texas Governor and Attorney General," Page said in a statement to Variety on Feb. 24. "Trans youth deserve gender-affirming care and to be able to live their true, authentic selves without fear and oppression. I stand with trans youth and their families."
Page came out as transgender in...
- 2/25/2022
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
Zaya Wade knows how to rule a red carpet. Case in point: At Harlem's Fashion Row x Janie and Jack's presentation in L.A. on Oct. 16, Dwyane Wade's daughter, 14 rocked a yellow Richfresh hoodie—with "the future" aptly written across the chest—along with a camelot wool stripe pocket blazer and matching pant by the same designer. To complete the look, she accessorized with a pair of Nike sneakers and an orange Brandon Blackwood purse. Dwyane posted a few pictures of Zaya on Instagram and wrote "The Future." And we have to agree. After all, the teen is dedicated to living her truth. Just one month after she came out as...
- 10/19/2021
- E! Online
"There's a difference between like and love. Because I like my Sketchers... but I love my Prada backpack." That's the line from 10 Things I Hate About You that Gabrielle Union and her 14-year-old stepdaughter Zaya Wade have most recently given a nod to in their latest video on Instagram. In the clip posted on June 1, the duo is seen making the smoothest transition ever, swapping outfits within the drop of—well, in this case—a Prada bag. Gabrielle captioned the post, "We like our Sketchers but we [heart emoji] our #PradaGalleria bags. We [heart emoji] #10ThingsIHateAboutYou...
- 6/2/2021
- E! Online
Happy birthday, Zaya Wade! Dwyane Wade's daughter turned 14 on Saturday, May 29, and received heartwarming birthday tributes from her family, including her little sister, Kaavia James Union Wade, 2. Doting stepmom Gabrielle Union shared on Instagram a photo of the teen posing in a chic, colorful, striped cut-out sweater, writing, "Happy Birthday @zayawade...14!!!! We [heart emoji] you so much and we are so proud of you! Keep shining my [heart emoji]." Adorable photos of Zaya with Kaavia were also posted on the toddler's Instagram page. In one pic, little Kaavia kisses her big sister on her forehead. In another photo, the child plays with the teen's hair, which is styled two...
- 5/29/2021
- E! Online
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