'Proud uncle' Justin Timberlake brings both sons to support niece Zaya at fashion show
DENVER, COLORADO: Justin Timberlake joined his seven-year-old niece, Zaya, on the runway at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s 19th annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show in Denver on Saturday, November 7, bringing along his sons, Silas, 11, and Phineas, 6, to support her and celebrating the moment as a "proud uncle" on his Instagram Stories.
Justin Timberlake walks runway with niece Zaya alongside his sons
The Grammy winner joined his niece Zaya, the daughter of his wife Jessica Biel’s brother, Justin, and his wife, Rose, for the special appearance at the nonprofit's annual event. Zaya has Down syndrome and previously served as a GLOBAL Ambassador for the organization.
In videos shared on social media, Timberlake was seen lifting Zaya and holding her in his arms as they waved to the cheering crowd. The pair later joined the musician's sons for a dance before turning around and walking back down the runway together.
Zaya wore a poofy white dress decorated with black bows, while Timberlake and his sons coordinated in black jackets and matching pants.
The singer also shared photographs from the event on his Instagram Stories, where he expressed his excitement about supporting his niece. "We walked my beautiful niece Zaya down the @globaldownsyndrome runway last night. Proud uncle!" he wrote alongside pictures of the moment.
Timberlake also spoke about his family's connection to Zaya and the organization's work in a statement shared with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
"Jessica and I adore Zaya, and we couldn’t be prouder of the remarkable difference she is making in the world," he said. "Every person with Down syndrome deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and that’s why GLOBAL’s work means so much to our family."
Jessica Biel previously walked runway with niece Zaya
Last year, Biel also shared a special moment with Zaya at the same fashion show. The actress at the time, attended the 18th annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show on October 22, walking alongside her niece to raise awareness for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Biel and her niece smiled as they walked together, with Zaya wearing a pink floral dress while the actress opted for black. In an Instagram post, Biel shared photographs of the pair walking the runway and posing on the red carpet.
"What an unforgettable night at the #BeBeautifulBeYourself fashion show," she wrote. "I’ll never forget walking that runway hand in hand with my niece @lovelyzayab. Huge thanks to the @globaldownsyndrome Foundation for all the incredible work you do."
Biel has also supported the Down syndrome community on other occasions. In March, the actress shared a collection of photographs with Zaya to mark World Down Syndrome Day. One picture showed the pair sitting together and blowing a kiss to the camera, while another captured Biel holding both of her niece's hands as the little girl kicked one leg into the air.
"Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a cause close to my heart because of my wonderful niece, [@lovelyzayab]," she wrote. "Along with [@jpbiel] & [@shamanrose], I’m supporting [@globaldownsyndrome] to help more individuals thrive. Everyone deserves the care they need. Let’s make a difference together!"
