Overview
- At the second annual Translatable Ball in late May, Zaya Wade said being away from Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade has been “really hard” while also calling college “exciting, fun, and freeing.”
- She credited college with pushing her out of her comfort zone, saying it has made her more sociable and helped her start new connections on campus.
- Zaya relayed a joking piece of parental advice that her father told her not to “mess it up” because he is paying tuition, and said she is balancing classes with personal growth.
- Alongside school, she remains active as an advocate and public figure, continuing work with Translatable — the nonprofit she launched with Dwyane Wade — and partnerships with brands such as Tiffany & Co. and Dove.
- Her public comments build on a multi-year arc that began with her 2020 coming-out and a 2023 Los Angeles court approval of her legal name and gender change, and they signal a transition from high‑profile teenager to an independent young adult engaged in advocacy and professional work.