Dwyane Wade Recalls Zaya Being “Scared” to Talk to Him About Identity
Months before coming out, on Thanksgiving 2019, Zaya and her family were trolled over the acrylic nails and crop top she wore in a family photo that Gabrielle shared on Instagram.
At the time, Dwyane fired back, writing, “Stupidity is apart 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. So we will continue to be us and support each other with pride, love & a smile!”
During Dwyane’s recent conversation, he recalled how “the world went crazy” over the pic and the steps he took to protect and support his daughter.
“I became all kinds of things,” he said, “because I support my child and being who she is.”
He joked, “I’ve become gay,” adding that he was wearing pink nail polish.
Dwyane continued, “I think the hardest part about it is shutting out the world and shutting out the people that really are not in (our) circle. But they have opinions and we are public-facing family.”
Zaya herself has spoken about her family’s support. In a March cover interview with British style publication Dazed, she said she feels most empowered “when my family surrounds me.”
“They are such a giant support system and have always been there for me,” she noted. “No matter what happens, I feel strongest when I’m with them.”
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