Highlights
- Justin Timberlake joined his seven-year-old niece, Zaya, on the runway at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation's annual fashion show in Denver.
- His sons, Silas and Phineas, also took part in the family moment.
- The singer praised Zaya and highlighted the importance of giving people with Down syndrome the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Justin Timberlake shared a special family moment at a charity fashion show in Denver, walking the runway with his seven-year-old niece, Zaya, and his two sons.
The Grammy-winning singer attended the Global Down Syndrome Foundation's 19th annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show on November 7, joining Zaya as she took part in the event.
Timberlake's sons, Silas, 11, and Phineas, six, also joined them on the runway. Videos shared on social media showed the singer lifting Zaya into his arms as the audience cheered. The family then danced together before walking back down the runway.
Justin Timberlake praises niece Zaya
Timberlake expressed his pride in Zaya and her involvement with the organization in a statement shared with the 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.”
The singer also shared photographs from the event on Instagram Stories, writing: “We walked my beautiful niece Zaya down the @globaldownsyndrome runway last night. Proud uncle!”
The event marked another special appearance for Zaya alongside her familyGetty Images
Zaya previously served as a GLOBAL Ambassador for the organization, which works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education and advocacy.
Jessica Biel also walked the runway with Zaya
The event marked another special appearance for Zaya alongside her family.
Sharing photographs from the occasion, Biel described it as an unforgettable night and thanked the foundation for its workGetty Images
Last year, Timberlake's wife, actress Jessica Biel, joined her niece on the runway at the same fashion show. Zaya wore a pink floral dress, while Biel opted for a black outfit.
Sharing photographs from the occasion, Biel described it as an unforgettable night and thanked the foundation for its work.
The Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show brings together celebrities, families and advocates to celebrate people with Down syndrome while raising awareness and supporting the foundation's work.
