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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union were honored with the President’s Award at the 54th NAACP Awards on Saturday (February 25), and they used their time onstage to speak to their daughter Zaya.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Talk about a fashion emergency. Donatella Versace got stuck in an elevator at the Los Angeles LGBT Center on Friday night on her way to co-host an event for the organization with Dwyane Wade. Staffers at the center immediately called the fire department, but sources say the fashion designer’s security took care of things.

Dwyane Wade is feeling the love from his daughter.

Dwyane Wade and his family on Saturday.The 41-year-old was surrounded by his loved ones as he celebrated his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside top-tier athletes Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Becky Hammon, Tony Parker, the late Jim Valvano and Gregg Popovich.Wade's support crew included his wife, Gabrielle Union; his kids, Kaavia James, 4, Zaya Wade, 16, and Zaire, 21; his nephew Dahveon Morris, 21; and his parents, Dwyane Wade Sr. and JoLinda Wade.

Dwyane Wade had the support of his entire family, especially wife Gabrielle Union, when he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday (August 12) in Springfield, Mass.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are nothing but supportive of daughter Zaya's budding fashion career, but at Monday's Met Gala, the proud parents had to step out for a glam date night of their own!«Zaya's definitely jealous of us,» Wade told ET's Rachel Smith with a laugh. «She thought she did something when she went to Miu Miu, the fashion show, but Prada, baby!»Union added that her kids «of course» gave their seal of approval for their Prada-designed Met Gala looks, but offered a surprising fact about which child has the harsher eye for fashion.«Kaavia's a tougher judge, but yeah, they both approve of these outfits,» she shared of her 4-year-old daughter, noting she's a stricter critic than her 15-year-old big sis.Union loves sharing a passion for fashion with all of her kids, with Wade teasing that his wife has been «begging» Zaya and older brother Zaire to attend school dances so she can see them in formal wear.«Give me a homecoming, a prom,» she pleaded, noting that Zaya did attend her winter formal in January — Wade proudly shared pics from the night on his Instagram.

Gabrielle Union let fans in on a secret about her nighttime routine with husband Dwyane Wade.

Name a better duo! Gabrielle Union and her stepdaughter, Zaya Wade, owned the red carpet at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. 

The stars shined bright like diamonds at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. Christina Aguilera, Gabrielle Union, Sarah Michelle Gellar and more of Hollywood’s biggest names dressed to impress at the red carpet soirée.

at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month, wore a look from the brand on the night that comprised of mini-shorts, a black satin jacket, and one of its über-mini skirts. The teen also carried Miu Miu’s coveted pocket bag and wore the thong-toe boots that were seen on its spring/summer 2023 runway.Zaya made her catwalk debut at Miu Miu’s autumn/winter 2023 show. Union, meanwhile, was by in a colourful embellished gown by Moschino, complete with a hood. Her stylist posted a close-up picture of the actor’s look on Instagram, and MUA posted a video of Union emerging from a lift, showing the sequined dress in all its glory. Zaya to say how much she loved attending the awards, and encouraged her followers to make a donation to GLAAD.

Zaya Wade is sharing what she's learned about beauty and self-love from her stepmom, Gabrielle Union. In a new interview with  magazine -- which marks the model's first-ever cover story -- Wade touched on the valuable lessons Union's taught her.«The lesson has changed over time, but more recently it’s that beauty is in yourself. It’s about being you and expressing yourself the way you want to,» Wade shared. «She tries to teach me that beauty standards are arbitrary and that they don’t mean anything.

Her biggest fans! Dwyane Wade‘s daughter Zaya Wade opened up about her “giant support system” and proud family while making her magazine cover debut.

Gabrielle Union and husband Dwyane Wade just offered a masterclass in how to pose for photos!

A post shared by Zaya Wade (@zayawade)Dressed in an olive green dress with a matching jacket and a brown handbag, Zaya commanded the runway, while her proud parents watched from the front row, wearing all-black outfits with matching sunglasses.This momentous occasion was a proud moment for Dwyane, who took to social media to share his emotions. He posted, “I’m proud” and humorously added, “I’m not crying, you’re crying.”Dwyane could not contain his joy at seeing his daughter succeed at something she loves, and was seen smiling wide throughout the entire show.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are showing their support! On Tuesday, the couple attended Miu Miu's Womenswear show as part of Paris Fashion Week to support Wade's daughter, Zaya, as she made her runway debut.Wade and Union coordinated in sleek black looks as they sat front row to watch 15-year-old Zaya's runway walk.In a video posted to Instagram, the duo beamed as Zaya made her way down the runway. The clip also shows Wade and Union greeting Zaya with hugs and congratulations after the show, before posing for pics with the teen.«She's arrived,» the couple captioned their post.A post shared by dwyanewade (@dwyanewade)Zaya's runway debut came the month after a Los Angeles judge granted her official name and gender change request, which Zaya's mother, Siohvaughn Funches', previously filed an objection to.When ET spoke to Wade and Union following the judge's ruling, they shared how the teen celebrated the court win.«Last night, she was so happy and we were just like *sings* 'Say my name, say my name, 'cause to some people it just feels like paperwork but to her it's her truth and it's her reality and we support that,» Union said.

.On February 24, the and his wife, , accepted the President's Award at the , which is presented in recognition of achievements in public service. During their speech, Wade chose to speak directly to his daughter Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020. "Zaya, as your father, all I've wanted to do is get it right. I've sat back and watched how gracefully you've taken on the ," the athlete said.

Angelique Jackson Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade were honored with the President’s Awards at the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards for their philanthropic work and vocal support of the LGBTQIA community. On the red carpet, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson told Variety that the Wades were selected specifically for the way they’ve privately and publicly supported their daughter Zaya Wade, who came out as transgender in 2020. “I love the way they stood up and are standing up for their child,” Johnson explained. “We have five kids — for me it’s very significant for a father to stand strong, a mother to stand strong in support of their child.“

A celebratory occasion! Congratulations are in order for Dwyane Wade’s daughter Zaya Wade, whose name and gender change were legally granted three years after she came out as transgender.

Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches-Wade are not on the same page about their child.

Dwyane Wade is speaking out against transgender hate. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to the former basketball star and proud father about standing up for his courageous daughter, Zaya Wade, at the  100 Gala in New York City Wednesday night.«That's all we talk about it, just her courage.

Dwyane Wade is getting candid about his fears as the parent of a transgender child. The 40-year-old spoke with CNN at the TIME100 summit on Tuesday, where he opened up about his desire to protect his daughter, Zaya Wade, 15, as lawmakers continue to pass anti-trans policies around the country. «As blessed as it is for my daughter to have parents who can support her, I’m still afraid every moment she leaves the house,» Dwyane told CNN's Poppy Harlow. «And not just because of gun violence, but because of the way people perceive her in this world.»The retired NBA superstar and philanthropist criticized lawmakers who have passed acts denying trans youth access to gender-affirming medical care and blocking trans athletes from competing in school sports aligned with their gender identity. «To me, it’s a joke.

Dwyane Wade took a swipe at anti-trans politics while speaking candidly about raising a transgender daughter at the Time 100 Summit Tuesday.

Gabrielle Union spoke candidly in a social media post about dealing with PTSD for 30 years after being raped.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are bringing the great outdoors to their backyard! The celeb parents went all out for daughter Zaya Wade's 15th birthday, and turned their yard into «Camp Zaya.»Union took to Instagram on Sunday to share a video of the elaborate transformation, which showed off the full, high-class glamping-style set-up the parents put up in their lush backyard.The decorations included some gorgeous minimalist teepee structures, a huge white tent, Adirondack chairs and wooden loungers, string lights and a wooden wall with Zaya's name spelled out in lights.«HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY @zayawade

Zaya Wade is ringing in her 15th birthday with an epic party.

Dwayne Wade, former basketball star of the Miami Heat and father to trans daughter Zaya Wade, is now offering advice to new parents of trans children.“[Think of] the moment when you were in the hospital and you grabbed your daughter, and you looked at your daughter,” Wade told Variety on the Met Gala red carpet Monday night. “All the things that went through your mind and all the emotions that went through your mind. And how much love fills your heart at that moment.

Gabrielle Union, at the Los Angeles premiere of Disney+'s .The mother-daughter duo was serving up looks as they posed together in matching outfits from Altuzarra‘s Fall/Winter 2022 collection. The 49-year-old actress wore a white-and-black top and skirt, while Kaavia color coordinated with a halter blouse fashioned into a dress on her.Also at the premiere was Kaavia's dad and Union's husband, Dwyane Wade, as well as Zaya Wade, who also posed on the red carpet. Zaya Wade, Kaavia James Union Wade, Gabrielle Union, and Dwyane Wade attend 'Cheaper By The Dozen' premiere on March 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.As if the professional pics weren't adorable enough, Kaavia's official Instagram posted additional images, including her hanging out with her pal, Crosby Sparrow.

Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven others. Even though two years have gone by, the loss of the Lakers legend and his daughter--who was growing up to be a basketball star in her own right--still seems unreal.

Consider Us officially overwhelmed (not just whelmed) by Gabrielle Union’s latest — and seriously nostalgic — outfit switch up with step-daughter Zaya Wade. 

Out, proud, and always learning!

Lil Mama is doubling down after receiving backlash for transphobic comments.

Gabrielle Union is giving us some 10 Things I Hate About You nostalgia. Union acted out a classic scene from the film on TikTok alongside her 13-year-old stepdaughter, Zaya Wade.«Tell us you've watched without telling us you've watched 10 Things I Hate About You,» Union prompts in the video.

Just whelmed? Gabrielle Union and stepdaughter Zaya Wade recreated a hilarious scene from 10 Things I Hate About You in a new TikTok video.

Gabrielle Union is reliving memories.

Gabrielle Union and her husband, Dwyane Wade, have been through plenty of changes since Zaya Wade came out as transgender — but their unconditional love for her hasn’t wavered.The 48-year-old Bring It On star opened up about her hopes for her blended family and the lessons she’s learned from her 13-year-old stepdaughter, who came out as trans earlier this year. Dwyane shares Zaya and son Zaire, 18, with ex Siohvaugn Funches, and son Xavier, 7, with Aja Metoyer.

Gabrielle Union and husband Dwyane Wade are celebrating daughter Zaya Wade during their appearance at the 2020 GLAAD Media Awards.