Gabrielle Union Celebrates Zaya Wade’s ‘Braveness’ in 18th Birthday Tribute

Gabrielle Union is shining a lightweight on Zaya Wade’s “braveness” and “power” in a heartfelt tribute because the mannequin turns 18. 

On Monday, June 2, the 52-year-old Riff Raff actress, who’s married to Zaya’s father, Dwyane Wade, posted a particular message to Instagram as she celebrated the teenager and shared images from her birthday this previous weekend. 

“Your transparency needs to be studied. @zayawade,” Union started because the caption. 

The joint carousel was additionally shared with the previous NBA participant, 43, and confirmed the trio standing along with the birthday woman, who turned one other yr older on Might 29. 

“They are saying dad and mom are those to boost and present their kids ‘the way in which’, however you’ve been the one to point out us what true power, vulnerability, and love actually appear like. At simply 18, you’ve already proven the world what it means to be courageous,” Union continued. 

She concluded, “Your braveness lights the way in which for therefore many to comply with, and we’re proper beside you each step of the way in which.”

After the picture of them standing wearing formal apparel for the big day, the Convey It On star posted a shot of Zaya fiercely strolling on stage in a strapless, beaded robe.

Different photographs confirmed Wade smiling whereas taking a bow towards cameras and the household wanting joyful as they chatted with others on the celebration.

Sponsors for the celebration have been H&M and MAC, the latter of which Zaya not too long ago partnered with for the beauty model’s Born Well-known marketing campaign.

“Completely happy 18th birthday to you @zayawade!!! You’re so beloved and cherished and also you make us so proud day by day. Might yr 18 carry you blessings, adventures, and superb peace. Love you!!!” Union captioned one other post on Zaya’s precise birthday.

The add was a video montage of the teenager with behind-the-scenes footage at a photograph shoot, together with the completed photographs. It included audio of Union narrating honorable qualities of the mannequin.

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“She’s human being, you realize? She’s going to be off to varsity subsequent yr. She’s a possible astrobiology main. Look, who she is is wonderful, nevertheless it’s as a result of we love her a lot and we defend her freedom and her humanity and her rights, that she’s allowed to blossom,” the actress stated in audio pulled from a previous interview. 

Zaya additionally shared a recap of her personal, captioning her Instagram carousel, “probably the most particular birthday 😭 thanks to my family and friends who celebrated with me. it’s going to be an incredible yr💘 #CoachNY.”