Dwyane Wade‘s reaction to daughter Zaya Wade’s high school milestone is a slam dunk.
Following the 17-year-old girl revealing a sneak peek of her senior prom outfit, adorned with a sleeveless dress decorated with flowers, the former NBA player couldn’t resist expressing his admiration.
Dwyane commented on Zaya’s May 8 Instagram post with three words: “We Love You.”
As a lifestyle enthusiast, I recently had the pleasure of offering a peek into my stylish evening out, which followed my support for Dwyane – father to Zaire Wade (23), Xavier Wade (11), Kaavia Wade (6), and legal guardian of nephew Dahveon Morris (23) – and his wonderful partner, Gabrielle Union. We graced the red carpet together at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5th.
Zaya exclaimed enthusiastically in an Instagram Story, “Here’s what I’m looking forward to – come and shine brightly!” The video featured the ex-Miami Heat star and the actress from “Bring It On,” both dressed in stylish black-and-white outfits by Prada. “This is the energy we need!
Absolutely, the high school senior, Zaya, is used to expressing her deep connection with her father. Notably, she revealed this bond even more when she shared publicly about being transgender in 2020. More recently, she spoke about how significant it has been for her to have her dad’s support, who was a former basketball player.
In an interview with Seventeen magazine, she pointed out that her father, who is an African American man, was openly accepting of his identity. Given that he grew up in a conventional Black household in Chicago, where the culture isn’t particularly welcoming towards LGBTQ+ individuals, she hopes this will encourage others to educate themselves about queerness before judging it harshly.
To provide additional evidence, it’s clear that Zaya shares a profound love with her parents, Dwyane and Gabrielle. Notably, she disclosed their contrasting styles when it comes to managing her romantic relationships.
She remarked, “They’re very relaxed regarding the matter.” She shares a delightful bond with her stepmother, often engaging in juicy discussions about high school gossip and even showing enthusiasm when she says, “I find myself liking this person.
In relation to her father, as Zaya puts it, the renowned basketball player tends to intimidate or give off an intimidating vibe towards anyone she has romantic interest in.
She remarked, “He seems quite imposing,” but beneath that surface lies a gentle soul. The individuals I’ve dated have initially been daunted by him due to his towering stature and thunderous voice. However, the initial impression doesn’t last long, and you soon discover his true character – soft-hearted, almost like a teddy bear.
Read on to see more celebrity kids in their prom outfits over the years.
Kailyn Lowry posted a picture featuring herself along with her sons, Lincoln and Isaac, in May 2025, captioning it, “I saw off @isaacelliottr for his prom weekend.
The son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe was captured on a putting green, dressed in a dark grey suit with a pink flower boutonniere, prior to attending his prom.
Amy Robach and Tim McIntosh’s daughter elegantly wore a black gown featuring a deep v-neckline and silver ring ornament while standing beside her mother. In the post, the former host of GMA3: What You Need to Know used a rose emoji as the caption, symbolizing their celebration for the senior prom in 2024.
Ahead of their prom, the daughter of Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli donned a sleek black gown featuring a side split and accessorized with black strappy high-heels for the occasion.
On Instagram, posted on June 4th, the former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 expressed that this would be her penultimate prom with her friends. She enjoys assisting them in getting ready and feeling elegant, cherishing each moment because time flies by so quickly.
On Instagram, Jennie Garth demonstrated her sewing talents with the post, “Well, truthfully, when my daughter mentioned she wanted to create her prom dress, what she truly meant was ‘Mother, could you please make my prom dress for me.’
The actress admitted, “Sewing just isn’t my forte!”, sharing that she has a child named Lola with her former partner, Peter Facinelli. However, she managed to make it work!
Just before the major dance event, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann’s daughter created a TikTok video with her friends to display their fashionable outfits.
Ali Wentworth shared a picture from her elder daughter’s prom night on Instagram, where she was seen with dad George Stephanopoulos. She made it clear that he wasn’t her date by captioning, “This isn’t her date…
Kelly Ripa, known for being married to Mark Consuelos, posted on Instagram about their children, Joaquin and Melissa, regarding Prom Night 2021.
Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant‘s eldest daughter was pretty in pink on prom night.
Jamie Lynn Spears‘ oldest daughter towered over her in this junior prom photo.
Eddie Murphy‘s ex Nicole Murphy posted this photo of their daughter.
Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Seinfeld‘s daughter looked all grown up in this prom pic.
The Stranger Things star looks dapper in his tux.
Kelly Rupa playfully commented on Instagram, “It surprisingly didn’t take too long – just 20 hours! Now we have our daughters’ prom photos officially approved.
The child of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith was captured in a pose with a former Hunger Games cast member prior to their prom night. This unexpected scene sparked buzz on the web. Instead of choosing formal attire, the performer made a bold fashion statement by wearing an outfit resembling a dress—we admire this unique style choice!
Showing off a stunning turquoise hairstyle, the daughter of Michael Jackson attended the big dance, posting on Instagram, “It takes a real friend to dye their hair to match the color of their girl’s prom dress.
As an over-the-moon fan, I can’t help but gush about how absolutely radiant Delilah Belle Hamlin looked at her prom last year! She turned heads in a bold yet elegant red strap dress that made her shine like no other. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared the stunning moment on Instagram, captioning it “PROM 2019”. Her pride was palpable as she proudly declared herself a #ProudMama.
For the lively event, the star of Grown-ish opted for a stylish, high-fashion look. She donned a vibrant, multi-hued green gown, paired it with strappy sandals, and accessorized elegantly with classic items such as a black handbag and gold earrings.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ daughter appeared stunning in a delicate lavender slip dress. She opted for a simple, elegant look with sleek straight hair and subtle makeup. The image was accompanied by the caption “Prom night 2018,” from the 48-year-old talk show host.
In everyday language: The actress from the movie Maleficent appears as if a fairy tale princess in this grand ball gown. She commented on Instagram, “This brought back memories of my senior prom,” she said. “Thanks, @basquitwat for traveling to see me since I couldn’t be home, and for creating a night that we will never forget!
In a different outfit, the main character from Stranger Things attended the school dance with his charming girlfriend. He commented, “Let me try again! I prefer the first photo.” “It was junior prom, surrounded by my dearest friends and the most stunning girlfriend of all time,” he added.
Kimora Lee Simmons expressed a touching post about her daughter and her ex-Russell Simmons’ child prior to the upcoming dance. “Wow!! My child is going to the junior PROM!! I’ve been feeling emotional and shedding tears all week and throughout today,” the fashion designer wrote on Instagram. “By the way, mommy created this dress! And I styled the one wearing it!
She’s going out on a date! The star of Girl Meets World was accompanied by her best friend at the dance. She shared on Instagram, “Wow!!! I went to the prom with @yarashahidi.
On Instagram, the daughter of Kim Zolciak posted: “With my sweetheart,” accompanied by a picture of them both. She was radiantly beautiful in a sleek, white Sherri Hill gown with no straps and silver high heels.
Christie Brinkley’s daughter attended the grand dance with a unique companion, expressing on Instagram, “It was me and my charming Bahamian surf musician at our prom.
Notable duos! The daughter of Kevin Smith and the daughter of Johnny Depp momentarily paused their acting careers to gracefully participate in their high school prom.
For a special event, the son of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas wore a timeless black-and-white tuxedo.
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