Gabrielle Union Reacts to Support After Revealing Transgender Child
Gabrielle Union is feeling the love after she and her husband Dwyane Wade opened up about their 12-year-old daughter Zaya coming out as transgender.
The 47-year-old L.A.’s Finest actress took to Twitter on Tuesday (February 11) to share her thoughts.
“Huge huge huge THANK YOU to everyone whose dms I slid into, friends, & family who provided information, resources, love & encouragement,” Gabrielle wrote. “We are humble LGBTQ+ allies with ALOT to learn & grateful for all the support. We encourage yall to check us as needed 🤗 Again, thank you!”
“Meet Zaya,” Gabrielle added with a video. “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.”
Check out Gabrielle‘s tweets below!
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have also supported Zaya (then known publicly as Zion) after she received backlash for wearing a crop top and nails at Thanksgiving dinner, and they supported her at Miami’s Pride Festival.
Huge huge huge THANK YOU to everyone whose dms I slid into, friends, & family who provided information, resources, love & encouragement. We are humble LGBTQ+ allies with ALOT to learn & grateful for all the support. We encourage yall to check us as needed 🤗 Again, thank you!
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 11, 2020
Click inside to see Gabrielle’s other tweet…
Meet Zaya. 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. pic.twitter.com/G2lLVdD2VT
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 11, 2020