As the NBA star is currently in Toronto for a game, the actress makes sure that 11-year-old Zion feels his father's support by personally going and joining him at the Pride event.
- Apr 9, 2019
AceShowbiz - Gabrielle Union has nothing but love for everyone, including her stepson Zion Wade. The "Breaking In" star showed support for Dwyane Wade's son at the Miami Beach Gay Pride celebration with his family on Sunday, April 8 in place of the NBA star who couldn't attend the event.
As Dwyane is currently in Toronto for a game, Gabrielle made sure that his 11-year-old son felt the support he'd intended to give by personally going and joining him at the Pride event. Also present at the parade was his older brother, Zaire Wade.
Despite not being able to physically attend the event, Dwyane showed that he had his son in his mind by sharing some photos on his Instagram account. One of the photos saw Zion, who sported a yellow top and green shorts, smiling beside Gabrielle who casually put her arm on the young boy's shoulder. "We support each other with Pride!" so he captioned the pic.
Another photo saw Zion and Gabrielle posing together under the scorching sun with the actress doing a cute V-sign. Zion, meanwhile, flashed his smile while leaning on his step mother.
The doting father also shared a group photo from the parade. Baby Kaavia, Gabrielle and Dwyane's daughter, was also there. Writing in the caption, the athlete said, "Zion had his on cheering section today. Wish i was there to see you smile kid!"
Zaire also shared an image with his younger brother from the celebration. He echoed his father's supporting sentiment as he wrote, "Love you bro, no matter what. Gotcha back, kid. Support gang!"
Dwayne Wade and Gabby Union supporting young Zion at Miami Pride is so beautiful, I could cry. I can’t imagine having had this type of support as a kid (or even young adult). Amazing example of living in and showing unconditional love 💕 pic.twitter.com/2cT8Ow6kik
— Câmi Thomas (@CamiCruzThomas) April 7, 2019
While Dwyane has never denied or confirmed speculation that his young son is gay, back in March, the NBA star received backlash after Zion walked the runway during his A Night on the Runwade event. The criticism didn't stop his family members from showing support for him.
Gabrielle even took to Instagram Stories to share a video of Zion walking the runway while loudly cheering for him. "Go, Zi!" she could be heard in the video.
I AM LIVING!!! Yesssssssss 🙌🏾 RT @JediMassaYoda: Dwyane Wade's son gave me everything I need in his runway walk. EVERYTHING. pic.twitter.com/3C2nH9og2E
— Rhiannon 🦋 (@MyRhiality) March 17, 2019
People applauded the Wade family for being so accepting as one Twitter user said, "This just makes me so happy. Seeing Dwayne Wade embrace his son no matter who is, is what LGBTQ youth deserve!" Another added, "Unconditional love, support and acceptance is what all queer children deserve. We stan!"
