Justin Timberlake walked the runway with his niece Zaya and his two sons at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show in Denver on Saturday, November 7. The 45-year-old singer joined seven-year-old Zaya, who has Down syndrome and was previously a Global Ambassador for the organisation, at the charity's 19th annual event.
His sons walked alongside them during the prominent charity gala, creating a heartwarming moment for the audience. "We walked my beautiful niece Zaya down the Global Down Syndrome runway last night.
Proud uncle!" he wrote on social media. In a statement released through the foundation, he also paid tribute to her and her ongoing advocacy work.
"Jessica and I adore Zaya, and we couldn't be prouder of the remarkable difference she is making in the world," he said. He added: "Every person with Down syndrome deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential."
Social media videos from the night showed Timberlake lifting Zaya into his arms and holding her as the pair waved to the cheering crowd. The group then danced with his sons before heading back down the runway, drawing immense applause from attendees.
Zaya wore a poofy white dress decorated with black bows, while Timberlake and his boys wore black jackets and matching black trousers. Her parents, Rose and Justin Biel, were also at the event to support the noble cause and cheer for the young participants.
Timberlake's wife, Jessica Biel, was not named among this year's attendees, though she is a staunch supporter of the foundation. She walked the runway with Zaya last year, demonstrating the family's deep-rooted commitment to disability awareness.
The foundation's fashion show has become a regular fixture on the Denver calendar, drawing widespread attention from media and public figures. The family's turnout on Saturday suggests Zaya continues to have plenty of support as she champions rights for individuals with Down syndrome.