NBA star Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union have had their share of fame over the years. The two met in 2007 at a Super Bowl party, and the romance has been undeniable since then. Wade and Union have been in the spotlight for their long relationship and unique family.
The Hall of Famer not only has an amazing basketball legacy but also is a loving father to 5 children. Out of which, he and Union only share one of them, and that too was conceived through a surrogate. The pair looks beyond the blood ties, and have been parenting all five of them with the same level of love.
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However, it hasn’t always been the same. Wade has opened up about how he wanted to break things off with Union after having a child with another woman. Fate played a role, and the two worked out their problems.
The two have also penned down a children’s book together after experiencing this beautiful bond. Remarkably, Wade has also revealed what it is like being a father in various interviews. From the good moments to the bad moments, and simply showing up, the Miami Heat star has spoken about it all.
How many kids does Dwyane Wade have?
Dwyane Wade experienced the pure bliss of fatherhood for the first time back in 2011. He got custody of his nephew Dahveon Morris, and the bond between the two has gotten stronger. Wade has in total five children, out of which four are biologically his.
These include Zaire Wade, Zaya Wade, Xavier Wade, and Kaavia Wade. Zaire and Zaya were born to Wade’s first wife, Siohvaughn Funches who was his high school sweetheart. On the other hand, Xavier was born in 2013 to Aja Metoyer. Kaavia, their youngest, came into their lives in 2018 through a surrogate after Wade and Union faced challenges conceiving.
Furthermore, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have been at the center of admiration from their fans for their approach to parenting. One of the most noteworthy instances of their support was when Wade’s daughter, Zaya, came out as transgender. Despite public criticism, the pair supported Zaya to the fullest.
Thereby, displaying their belief in the importance of acceptance and love when it comes to raising children. Their path has not been without hurdles, but they have managed to form a happy and loving family. Wade and the Breaking In star’s dedication to supporting each child’s needs has been a pillar of their parenting style.