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‘Wayne’s World’ Star’s Son, 19, Comes Out as Transgender

“He’s more introverted, so he definitely won’t go into acting or singing like I did,” said the actress.

Wayne’s World star Tia Carrere, 58, has revealed that her 19-year-old son Jude has come out as transgender. Carrere, who voiced Nani Pelekai in the 2022 animated Lilo & Stitch film, stars in the new live action Lilo & Stitch as Mrs. Kekoa, a new character. However, Carrere said that she doesn’t plan on Jude, who she co-parents with ex-husband Simon Wakelin, following in her footsteps. “He doesn’t love the spotlight,” Carrere told People, noting that Jude did stop to pose for pictures at the Lilo & Stitch premiere. “He’s more introverted, so he definitely won’t go into acting or singing like I did. But he’s a great artist.” She added, “I don’t know what he’ll do! Maybe become a doctor or work with animals. He’s working with animals right now.” Carrere’s turn as Cassandra Vong in 1992’s Wayne’s World made her a household name alongside stars Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Lara Flynn Boyle and Rob Lowe. But she said she is most proud of being a mother. “I did a good job with that. But I don’t want to congratulate myself too much! He’s his own person!” Carrere said of Jude.