Marlon Wayans says he has 'unconditional love' for his transgender son
Marlon Wayans tells "The Breakfast Club" that he has "unconditional love" for his transgender son, Kai:
Marlon Wayans says he will speak about supporting his son’s transition in a new special.
The actor best known for his comedy, including the series “The Wayans Bros.” and the 2004 film “White Chicks,” sat down on Nov. 10 with “The Breakfast Club” to reflect on his work and family. Opening up about his personal life, the 51-year-old spoke about being a father to his son, Kai, who he says was assigned female at birth.
On Nov. 12, Wayans shared a post on his Instagram page featuring a photo of his family.
Kai Wayans — who Wayans shares with former wife Angelica Zachary — can be seen on the actor’s left side and was born in 2000. The actor and comedian went on to explain the need for parents to understand their child’s transition.
“(I talk about) my transition as a parent, going from ignorance and denial to complete unconditional love and acceptance,” he explained. “I think there’s a lot of parents out there that need that message, and I know I’m dealing with it.”
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