Marlon Wayans reveals eldest child is transgender: ‘It was a very painful situation for me’
nypost.comThe Breakfast Club” podcast, the “White Chicks” star spoke openly about his child’s transition and how it has affected him. “I have a daughter that transitioned into a son,” Wayans, 51, said on the podcast. “My daughter Amai is now Kai, and so, I talk about the transition.” “Not his … their transition, but my transition as a parent, going from ignorance and denial to complete unconditional love and acceptance,” the actor continued.The Post reached out to Wayans for additional comment.
Wayans told the podcast that his upcoming comedy show — which he revealed was operating under the working titles “Rainbow Child” or “Skittles” — is intended to help other parents in the same situation that he found himself in as a father. “I think there’s a lot of parents out there that need that message and I know I’m dealing with it,” the “Scary Movie” actor told the outlet. “It was a very painful situation for me but, man, it’s one of the best hours I could ever imagine.”Wayans, who shares Kai, 23, and Shawn, 21, with his ex-partner Angelica Zachary, said that though he occasionally uses the wrong pronouns, he is dedicated to doing better and learning. “They know.
They know I love them. They see me try and they’re like, ‘I’m happy,'” the “Dance Flick” actor said.“I gotta respect their wishes,” the comic continued.
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