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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Iris Goldsztajn

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Opened Up About Leaving Florida So Their Transgender Daughter Could Be Safer

US actress Gabrielle Union and her daughter Zaya Wade arrive for the "Cheaper by the Dozen" Disney premiere at the El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California, March 16, 2022.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade put their children first, which is why soon after their daughter Zaya came out as transgender, they decided to swap Florida for California—where the trans community is better protected by law.

Asked whether this was an easy decision for their family during a recent joint interview with Parents, Wade said, "There are a lot of reasons we decided California was best for our family and finding a community for Zaya was a big part of that.

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