Justin Timberlake Walks the Runway with Niece Zaya, 7, and Sons During Down Syndrome Foundation’s 19th Annual Fashion Show

Justin Timberlake walked the runway with his 7-year-old niece, Zaya, while supporting her during the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s 19th annual fashion show. 

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Grammy winner, 45, attended the nonprofit’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show in Denver alongside Rose and Justin Biel’s daughter, who has Down syndrome and was previously a GLOBAL Ambassador for the organization. (Timberlake has been married to Jessica Biel since 2012.)

“Jessica and I adore Zaya, and we couldn’t be prouder of the remarkable difference she is making in the world,” he said in a statement shared with the organization. “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.”

In videos shared on social media, Justin can be seen lifting Zaya and holding her in his arms as they waved to the crowd of people who were enthusiastically cheering in return. The duo then did a dance alongside the musician’s sons — Silas, 11, and Phineas, 6 — before turning around and walking back down the runway. 

While Zaya wore a poofy white dress decorated with black bows, Justin and his sons all wore black jackets with matching pants.

“We walked my beautiful niece Zaya down the @globaldownsyndrome runway last night. Proud uncle!” the singer wrote on his Instagram Stories alongside photos of the sweet moment.

Last year, Jessica, 44, was the one to share a special moment with her niece as they walked the runway together, with Zaya in a sweet pink floral dress and the actress opting to wear black. 

“What an unforgettable night at the #BeBeautifulBeYourself fashion show,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “I’ll never forget walking that runway hand in hand with my niece @lovelyzayab. Huge thanks to the @globaldownsyndrome Foundation for all the incredible work you do.”

Via: People