Justin Timberlake joined his seven-year-old niece, Zaya, on the runway at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s 19th annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show in Denver on 7 November.
As per PEOPLE, The singer, 45, supported Zaya, the daughter of Rose and Justin Biel, at the event. Zaya has Down syndrome and previously served as an ambassador for the organisation.
In a statement shared by the foundation, Timberlake said he and his wife, actress Jessica Biel, were proud of Zaya and the difference she was making in the world.
“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,” he said.
Videos shared on social media showed Timberlake lifting Zaya into his arms as the audience cheered. The pair waved to the crowd before dancing with Timberlake’s sons, Silas, 11, and Phineas, six. They later turned around and walked back down the runway together.
Zaya wore a white dress decorated with black bows, while Timberlake and his sons wore matching black outfits.
The singer also shared photos from the event on Instagram Stories, writing: “We walked my beautiful niece Zaya down the @globaldownsyndrome runway last night. Proud uncle!”
Biel joined her niece on the runway at the same fashion show in 2025. Zaya wore a pink floral dress, while the actress chose a black outfit.
Reflecting on the experience on Instagram, Biel called it an unforgettable night and thanked the Global Down Syndrome Foundation for its work.
Timberlake and Biel have been married since 2012. The couple’s appearance at the event highlights their family’s support for Zaya and the foundation’s efforts to help people with Down syndrome reach their full potential.
