Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union beam with pride as they celebrate daughter Zaya Wade's high school graduation with family love
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Dwyane Wade has never shied away from showing up for his family, and this week, he showed up big. On June 11, the NBA legend celebrated a major milestone as his daughter Zaya Wade officially graduated from Campbell Hall School in Los Angeles.
From heartfelt
Instagram
tributes to matching family outfits, it was a night full of emotion, pride, and pure love. For Zaya, the moment marked more than just a graduation—it was a celebration of growth, courage, and new beginnings.
NBA legend Dwyane Wade's sweetest win yet — watching daughter Zaya graduate
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In a series of touching moments shared on his Instagram Stories, 43-year-old
Dwyane Wade
captured
Zaya Wade
's high school graduation ceremony. One video showed Wade standing beside his 18-year-old daughter, smiling as she held up her "2024-2025 Head of School's Award."
"Head of the School," he proudly captioned the photo. Another clip featured a close-up of the award engraved with Zaya's name, and a video of her confidently walking into the ceremony, dressed in her cap and gown.
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Dwyane and his wife
Gabrielle Union
—dressed in coordinated all-black looks—were right by Zaya's side. Zaya, meanwhile, wore a chic black-and-white dress under her royal blue graduation robe. The trio's matching attire wasn't just stylish—it reflected the unity and strength of a blended family standing firmly together.
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Gabrielle Union
also shared her pride in a heartfelt Instagram Story, reposting a short video clip from the graduation ceremony. In the video, Zaya is seen standing up in her cap and gown just before walking across the stage to receive her diploma. The moment is simple but powerful — a quiet symbol of all that Zaya has overcome and achieved.
Union captioned the clip with just two words and three tearful emojis, 'Beyond proud 😭😭😭'
The post was brief, but it spoke volumes — capturing the emotional weight of the day and the deep, maternal pride Union feels for her stepdaughter Zaya.
Gabrielle Union's Instagram Story
Gabrielle Union also gave fans a glimpse of the graduation ceremony, posting a carousel of photos along with an emotional tribute in the caption:
'Zaya, you've closed this chapter with such grace and courage. Watching you bloom into the brilliant, bold, and beautiful young woman you are has been a true gift. As you step into this next season, we already know you'll write it with purpose, passion, and power. May college be your canvas — and the world, your masterpiece.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! May all your dreams come true.'
Born in 2007 to Wade and his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches, Zaya has grown up in the spotlight—but she's walked her own path with poise and authenticity. In a past interview with 'Seventeen', she said, ''Dating' is an aggressive term… in Gen Z, situationships are king.' She added that Gabrielle Union is her go-to for high school gossip, saying, 'She gets excited for me when I'm like, 'Oh, I like this person.''
Even while navigating the unique challenges of fame and identity, Zaya has cultivated a voice that's confident, candid, and uniquely hers. Whether speaking out on social media, strutting a fashion runway, or simply enjoying teen life, she does it with a maturity far beyond her years—and a support system that never wavers.
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Dwyane Wade has won championships, but few moments match the pride of watching his daughter Zaya graduate. This wasn't just a milestone—it was a symbol of strength, identity, and love. As Zaya enters her next chapter, she carries not just a diploma, but the unwavering support of a father who's always been in her corner—and a family that will keep cheering the loudest.
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