It’s her day! Zaya Wade marked her 14th birthday with a bang thanks to Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade‘s epic party planning skills. “Happy 14th to me! I had such a fun birthday!!! I love all of you guys, and thank you all for the love and support!” the teenager wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 30, after celebrating with friends and family at her roller rink-themed bash. Zaya was all smiles as she posed beside the former NBA star, 39, in metallic teal bellbottoms and a patterned blue top. The Chicago native gushed over his daughter in an Instagram post of his own, writing, “I’m obsessed with your happiness!! Happy 14th Birthday @zayawade .” In February 2020, the 13-time NBA All-Star confirmed during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Zaya came out as trans to him and Union, 48. Later that month, Dwyane revealed that his child knew about her identity long before she chose to share her truth. “She’s known it for nine years, since she was 3 years old,” he
Zaya‘s big brother and
Dwyane‘s eldest child
Zaire, 19, also took to Instagram to wish his sister a happy birthday.
“I’ll always be here to love & protect you, through thick n thin. You got a brother in me 5L no matter what and Ima make sure as you get older you understand that I love you kid, happy g day @zayawade. Continue to inspire & persevere thru all! We got your back on this side Zaya”
Zaire wrote along with a few photos of himself and
Zaya.
Zaya‘s cousin
Dahveon Morris also shared a sweet tribute to her on Instagram, writing, “Happy birthday @zayawade I love you Soo much I will always have your back thru it all live it up.”
Dwyane Wade’s daughter turned 14 on Saturday and received heartwarming birthday tributes from her family, including her little sister, Kaavia James Union.