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Zaya Wade attended her Winter Formal in a beautiful gown, and her parents were right by her side.“Supporting each other for life’s big moments is key. All the nerves, all the anxiety, all the fear… With loved ones by your side, no matter the challenge, we 10 toes down. Always,” Union, who is Zaya’s stepmother, wrote in her caption. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAwPDlPQn6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkWe <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gabrielle-union-says-zaya-wade-has-to-fight-every-day-to-be-seen-and-loved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously reported</a> that Gabrielle Union reveals that Zaya Wade has to "fight every day to been seen and heard." She explains, “as a mother, I just wanna be part of healing for a child."The actress shares four children with NBA player Dwyane Wade. Zaire, 20, Zaya, 15, Xavier 8, and Kaavia James, 4. The Wade's have been very vocal about supporting their daughter/sister, Zaya, on her transformation journey. Gab and Dwyane have been very vocal about supporting the LBGTQ+ community. “Zaya’s still a child of this world and we try to create a loving safe bubble in our home, in her school and community with our extended family but she’s still a queer person in this country, in this world and she has to fight every day to be seen, to be loved, to be nurtured, to be thought of as worthy" she explains. "I’m glad that [fans get] a snippet of the joy that exists but always know that it is a struggle, and she is not completely unlike Elegance in the sense of the yearning for loved ones to see them and love them completely without condition.”https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_FK-3OZCV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Dwyane Wade Shares Pic Of Zaya Wade's Beautiful Winter Formal Dress

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Zaya Wade’s parents are in a nasty legal war. The retired NBA player’s ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches, claims Dwyane violated their custody agreement by attempting to change their daughter’s name legally. In the latest court update, Siohvaughn’s lawyer presented a copy of the former married couple’s2011 divorce judgment was filed.<a href="https://radaronline.com/p/dwyane-wade-ex-wife-siohvaughn-trans-daughter-zaya-gabrielle-union-court-battle-name-change/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radar Online</a> reports the judgment says <a href="https://amp.marca.com/en/basketball/2023/01/08/63bb272922601d03598b45ba.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwyane</a> must discuss “the major decisions affecting the care, welfare, activities, health, education, and religious upbringing of their two children.” She hopes this will convince a judge to deny Dwyane’s petition for Zaya. Dwyane once claimed he has full authority over <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/zaya-wade-breaks-the-internet-showing-off-a-brand-new-look" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zaya</a> and only let Siohvaughn know as a “courtesy.” Last year, the NBA legend responded to his ex-wife’s <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lil-wayne-could-be-called-to-testify-in-young-thug-trial-takeoffs-alleged-killer-out-on-bond" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">claims</a> of having alterer motives for advocating for Zaya’s name change. Siohvaughn accused Dwyane of supporting Zaya primarily for financial gain. The mother wants a judge to intervene and make Zaya wait until she’s 18 to change her name <a href="https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2697165/gabrielle-union-daughter-kaavia-shady-baby-mood/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">legally. </a>https://www.instagram.com/p/CnDqmHTua9z/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=Dwayne, who in 2021 reportedly had a net worth of $170 million, called Funches’ claims about potentially profiting from their child’s name change “libelous at their core, and are, at best, nonsensical.” Dwyane says the legal change is about “empowering “Zaya to live her truth.” Dwyane wants Zaya to live “more comfortably and honestly in all aspects of her life-from simple introductions and food orders to applying for a driver’s license and filling out college applications.” Dwyane also said Zaya’s life shouldn’t be put on hold just because her mother can’t accept her. If approved, Zaya’s legal name would change from Zion Malachi Airamis Wade to Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade. In 2020, when Zaya was 12, she revealed her truth to the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-gushes-over-gabrielle-union-showing-off-no-makeup-in-a-string-bikini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">world</a>. That same year, Dwayne appeared on The Ellen Show and spoke about supporting his daughter. Since then, Dwyane and his wife, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwayne-wade-takes-a-bite-of-gabrielle-unions-butt-cheeks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gabrielle Union</a>, have been Zaya’s ride or dies.Dwayne admitted he<a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-fears-for-zaya-wades-safety-due-to-how-some-people-view-transgenders" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fears </a>for Zaya’s safety as a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gabrielle-union-says-zaya-wade-has-to-fight-every-day-to-be-seen-and-loved" rel="noreferrer noopener">Black transgender woman</a>. Hopefully, they can work everything out, we’ll keep you updated. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmctnt1OVNd/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Siohvaughn Funches Claims Dwyane Wade Violated Custody Agreement By Trying To Change Zaya Wade’s Name Legally

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Dwyane Wade defends his daughter's wish to change her name and gender legally.In new <a href="https://amp.tmz.com/2022/11/29/dwyane-wade-fires-back-ex-wife-insists-daughter-legally-change-name-zaya/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">court documents</a>, the NBA legend responded to his ex-wife's claims of having alterer motives. Siohvaughn Funches isn't in favor of <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-showers-zaya-wade-w-love-in-a-beautiful-post-daddy-loves-you" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zaya Wade</a>, 15, making any major life changes. Funches accused Dwyane of supporting Zaya primarily for financial gain. The mother wants a judge to intervene and make Zaya wait until she's 18. Funches filed a petition to block her ex-husband from supporting Zaya's request. However, according to news sources, Dwyane has the final say regarding Zaya's life and only notified his ex-wife as a courtesy. Dwayne, who in 2021 reportedly had a net worth of $170 million, called Funches' claims about potentially profiting from their child's name change "libelous at their core, and are, at best, nonsensical." Dwyane says the legal change is about "empowering "Zaya to live her truth." He continued, "allowing Zaya to take on the milestones of being a young adult with confidence and joy, and to ensure that those moments are not clouded by the self-doubt that comes from checking a box or signing a name that does not reflect her identity." Dwyane wants Zaya to live more comfortably and honestly in all aspects of her life-from simple introductions and food orders to applying for a driver's license and filling out college applications."Dwyane also said Zaya's life shouldn't be put on hold just because her mother can't accept her. If approved, Zaya's legal name would change from Zion Malachi Airamis Wade to Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClSSaoUpD8r/?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc=In 2020, when Zaya was 12, she revealed her truth to the world. That same year, Dwayne appeared on The Ellen Show and spoke about supporting his daughter. Since then, Dwyane and his wife, Gabrielle Union have been Zaya's ride or dies. Dwyane respectfully called out J-Boog of B2K and Boosie for saying mean comments about Zaya. Dwayne admitted he<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-fears-for-zaya-wades-safety-due-to-how-some-people-view-transgenders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fears </a>for Zaya's safety as a <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gabrielle-union-says-zaya-wade-has-to-fight-every-day-to-be-seen-and-loved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Black transgender woman</a>. Zaya recently spoke on how she deals with hate and said: "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. That kind of advice is just trying to break you, but don't let it."<a href="https://radaronline.com/p/dwyane-wade-responds-ex-wife-zaya-name-gender-change/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RO</a> reports on December 12; a judge will decide if the case will proceed in California or be argued in Illinois. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjrVvRArbxB/?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc=

Dwyane Wade Blasts Ex-Wife's Objection For Zaya Wade Wanting To Legally Change Name & Gender

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Gabrielle Union says though she and her family has created a safe space for their daughter, Zaya Wade. Yet, Zaya still has to fight every day. Gab Union is gearing up to star in a film titled '<a href="https://www.etonline.com/gabrielle-union-opens-up-about-her-approach-to-raising-zaya-and-kaavia-exclusive-194292" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Inspection.'</a> In the film she plays a mother to a gay son, who joins the Marines and fights to become successful in a system that was not designed for him. Gab speaks on the film in a<a href="https://www.etonline.com/gabrielle-union-opens-up-about-her-approach-to-raising-zaya-and-kaavia-exclusive-194292" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> recent interview</a>. She explains, “as a mother, I just wanna be part of healing for a child. I wanted to be there as a mother except that wasn’t my job and it was kind of difficult to separate me as a mother, me as a producer and me as an actor because I just wanted to hold him. I just wanted to make everything OK as most mothers want. But I had a job to do and I had to stay focused on the task at hand.”The actress shares four children with NBA player Dwyane Wade. Zaire, 20, Zaya, 15, Xavier 8, and Kaavia James, 4. The Wades have been very vocal about supporting their daughter/sister, Zaya, on her transformation journey. Gab and Dwyane have been very vocal about supporting the LBGTQ+ community. While speaking about the film, Gab expresses creating a safe space for Zaya.“Zaya’s still a child of this world and we try to create a loving safe bubble in our home, in her school and community with our extended family but she’s still a queer person in this country, in this world and she has to fight every day to be seen, to be loved, to be nurtured, to be thought of as worthy. I’m glad that [fans get] a snippet of the joy that exists but always know that it is a struggle, and she is not completely unlike Elegance in the sense of the yearning for loved ones to see them and love them completely without condition.”Take a look at the trailer for 'The Inspection' below.https://youtu.be/p3kHu202NcU

Gabrielle Union Says Zaya Wade Has To 'Fight Every Day To Be Seen And Loved'

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Zaya Wade has the internet buzzing! Dwyane Wade’s 15-year-old baby girl showed off a completely new look. We typically see her with her natural Afro or braids, but now she’s switching it up. Zaya revealed a beautiful portrait photo, rocking a half-up and half-down hair style. In the caption, she wrote, “dreams becoming reality.” Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CioAnRzPGi2/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Her dad, one of her biggest <a href="https://madamenoire.com/1323290/zaya-wade-long-hair/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">supporters</a>, replied in the comment section reminding her she’s shining bright like a diamond, he wrote three crystal emojis. Rapper Lil Nas X said, “omg chewed.” Ryan Destiny chimed in and said, “beauty.”A fan wrote, “elegance. The photo definition,” and someone else said, “as you should, Zaya.” Over the spring, Zaya did a joint interview with her stepmother <a target="_blank" href="https://people.com/tag/gabrielle-union/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gabrielle Union</a> for the Dove Self-Esteem Project. During the conversation, Zaya, who was 14 at the time, <a target="_blank" href="https://news.yahoo.com/zaya-wade-kissing-her-boyfriend-121815500.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">opened up</a> about how she has been impacted by “detrimental beauty advice online.” For example, Zaya said she dealt with hateful comments about her hair. She said,“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. That kind of advice is just trying to break you, but don’t let it.”<a target="_blank" href="https://variety.com/2022/scene/columns/dwyane-wade-transgender-children-zaya-1235257114/amp/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwyane Wade</a> and Gabrielle have been Zaya’s number-one cheerleaders since day one. During the interview, Gab said she and her husband “stress the value of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.out.com/celebs/2022/4/18/zaya-wade-seems-be-dating-publicly-debuts-partner-easter?amp" rel="noreferrer noopener"> internal beauty</a>.” Gabrielle said, “You can be a ‘stunner’ or ‘classically beautiful person,’ but if your soul is rotten, you are not very beautiful at all.” The actress continued, “We try to stress character, compassion, love, acceptance, and joy. That hopefully radiates from the inside out. When it comes to how she moves through the world, we try to stress there is no one way to be a woman or to be feminine.” In addition, “We talk to her about resisting anti-Blackness and not centering Eurocentric beauty ideals.”In 2020, Dwyane appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/AG9-Q6UabfQ" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ellen Show</a> and revealed his daughter’s truth. <a target="_blank" href="https://people.com/parents/zaya-wade-hateful-comments-about-her-femininity-after-coming-out-as-transgender/?amp=true" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zaya</a> was born a male, Zion, but at 12 years old, she came out as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dwyane-wade-shows-his-daughter-love-calls-zaya-the-future/" rel="noreferrer noopener">transgender</a>. During the show, the former <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dwyane-wade-addresses-past-comments-boosie-j-boog-made-about-his-daughter-zaya/" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA star</a> said he showers his child with love and will refer to her as Zaya as she asked.Zaya is showing the world; she’s THAT GIRL!