ZAYA WADE SPEAKS ON LEGAL TRANSITION AND NAME CHANGE

On Feb. 24, Zaya Wade received an official name change and legal recognition of her transition after she came out in 2020.

In an interview with InStyle, Wade credits step-mom Gabrielle Union for being an inspiration to fashion and talks about an influential time.

“When I was a kid, I used to take her heels and catwalk in them, which has clearly paid off, but I don’t do that anymore,” said Wade.

Wade appeared on her first-ever magazine cover with DAZED this month, where she opened up about having a “giant support system” in her family.

Wade feels most empowered "when my family surrounds me." She also feels the “strongest” when with her family.

Wade looks forward to being able to "grow together" with the entire LGBT community.