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Entertainment of Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

We are proud of our transgender child - Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union and transgender child Zaya Gabrielle Union and transgender child Zaya

Actress Gabrielle Union has stated that she is proud of Zaya, her 12-year old child who came out as transgender.

MyNigeria reported that Zaya who was born Zion came out of the closet by revealing his new identity to Gabrielle Union and husband Dwyane Wade.

Gabrielle Union who accepted the child's new nature, took to Twitter where she made an introduction to the world saying, "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".

She also shared a video showing Zaya driving in a golf car and saying, “I would say, just be true to yourself — what’s the point of being on this earth if you’re going to try and be someone you’re not… be true and don’t really care what the stereotypical way of being you is.”

“Even when people are being mean, and when people are getting hurt because they’re trying to be themselves and even through that you still want people to live their truth?” Wade asks his daughter.

“I know it can get tough, but I think you push through and be the best you. It’s become more accepting. … Even through hard times you gotta push through, it’s very worth it. When you can look in the mirror and say ‘hi’ to yourself,” Zaya adds.

In another tweet, Gabrielle Union thanked everyone who encouraged her.

“Huge huge huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s 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 y’all to check us needed! Again, thank you!” she wrote.