Gabrielle Union took to Instagram to wish 13-year-old Zaya Wade happy birthday.
In a beautiful post, she wrote:
“Happy Birthday baby!!! I can’t believe you are 13!! @zayawade you are such an inspiration and motivation to get my butt up everyday and fight. When I’m weary, frustrated, full of rage, I see your face and your joy and you living your best life and I want that for all of us. I love you sooooo much kid!! Enjoy this day and everyday knowing you are loved, protected, respected, admired and celebrated.
Hill Harper decided to use that opportunity to disrespect Gabrielle as a mother by using her post to misgender Zaya and plug his shitty book at the same time.
Whether you follow celebrity news or not, Gabrielle and Dwyane Wade’s outspoken support of Zaya has made headlines across the globe. With Hill’s emphasis on “young man” and sudden need to plug his book from damn near 15 years ago makes it clear that his post was malicious.
Hill Harper is a grown ass man who didn’t have to say anything — especially to someone’s child on their birthday. Shame on him.
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Hill Harper mad disrespectful….right up under Gabby’s post too smdh
— J. Smith (@Sir_JaLon) May 29, 2020
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Hill Harper came to speak at my job and requested a kale salad with no dressing. You can’t trust no nigga who eat dry ass kale by choice. His book geared toward girls is also more expensive than the one geared toward boys. https://t.co/ZT7fwXGudB
— issa carol clayton (@fierefillenoire) May 29, 2020
