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Dwyane Wade Opens Up About Supporting His 12-Year-Old's Gender Identity

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Dwyane Wade is opening up about supporting his 12-year-old child's decision to use she/her pronouns.

While appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Wade discussed how he and his wife Gabrielle Union are advocates for the LBGTQ community. The former NBA player recalled how his transgender daughter, Zaya, decided she wanted to live her truth.

"Zion, born as a boy, came home and said, 'Hey, so I want to talk to you guys. I think going forward I am ready to live my truth. I want to be referenced as 'she' and 'her.