Justin Timberlake made a rare public appearance with his two young sons, 11-year-old Silas and 6-year-old Phineas, as the family gathered in Denver on Saturday (Nov.7) to help celebrate the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s 19th annual fashion show.
According to People magazine, Timberlake walked the runway with his 7-year-old niece, Zaya, while attending the nonprofit’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show in the Mile High city in support of brother-in-law Justin Biel and his wife Rose’s daughter, who has Down syndrome.
“Jessica and I adore Zaya, and we couldn’t be prouder of the remarkable difference she is making in the world,” Timberlake said in a statement shared with the organization, the magazine reported. “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 an Instagram Story featuring a picture of the singer, his sons and Zaya, he wrote, “We walked my beautiful niece Zaya down the @globaldownsyndrome runway last night ❤️.” He followed that with a slide in which he held a smiling Zaya in his arms on the red carpet, with the caption “Proud uncle!”
In photos from the night, Zaya held her uncle and cousin Silas’ hands as she walked down the catwalk with a big smile. The Timberlake men came dressed to impress, with Justin rocking a roomy black suit, while Phineas matched his dad’s energy in all black and Silas opted for black pants with a black leather jacket over a white shirt and black tie, accented by sunglasses. Zaya made her own statement in a black-and-white polka dot cress and fringe boots.
In a video from the event, JT and Silas bust some moves as Zaya gets a boost up onto the singer’s hip as they wave to the crowd. “She has some moves. Maybe her uncle Justin has taught her some moves and her auntie Jessica,” says the show’s announcer to cheers from the audience.
The organization teased the appearance last week, posting a pic of Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel with her brother and his wife, writing, “🎉 BIG NEWS! Grammy and Emmy Award-winning superstar @justintimberlake will rock the runway with his beautiful niece, #GLOBALAmbassador alum Zaya Biel @lovelyzayab, at our 19th annual #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show on Saturday, November 7th in Denver! 💖”
In 2024, Jessica Biel walked the carpet with Zaya, who was that year’s Global Ambassador for the organization and she also attended in honor of Zaya last year and has shared photos with her niece on World Down Syndrome Day as well.
