Justin Timberlake turned the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s annual fashion show into a family affair, making a rare public appearance with his sons, 11-year-old Silas and 6-year-old Phineas.

The singer attended the nonprofit’s 19th annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 7. During the event, he stepped onto the runway with his 7-year-old niece, Zaya, the daughter of Timberlake’s brother-in-law Justin Biel and his wife, Rose.

Zaya, who has Down syndrome, walked the catwalk holding hands with Timberlake and Silas. Photos from the evening showed her smiling as the family made its way down the runway together.

“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, according to People. “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.”

A Proud Uncle’s Runway Moment

Timberlake also celebrated the appearance on Instagram Stories. Alongside a photo featuring Zaya and his sons, he wrote, “We walked my beautiful niece Zaya down the @globaldownsyndrome runway last night ❤️.”

Another slide showed Timberlake holding a smiling Zaya on the red carpet. His caption was short and direct: “Proud uncle!”

The family brought plenty of personality to the runway. Video from the event showed Timberlake and Silas dancing before Zaya was lifted onto her uncle’s hip. The group then waved to the crowd.

“She has some moves. Maybe her uncle Justin has taught her some moves and her auntie Jessica,” the show’s announcer said as the audience cheered.

The evening’s wardrobe stayed largely within a coordinated black-and-white palette. Timberlake wore a roomy black suit, while Phineas was dressed entirely in black. Silas paired black pants with a black leather jacket, white shirt and black tie, finishing his look with sunglasses.

Zaya stood out in a black-and-white polka-dot look and fringe boots.

The Family’s Continuing Support for Zaya

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation had previewed Timberlake’s participation the week before the show. In its announcement, the organization said he would “rock the runway” with Zaya and identified her as a former GLOBAL Ambassador.

Timberlake’s appearance followed previous public support from his wife, Jessica Biel. In 2024, Biel walked the carpet with Zaya, who served as the organization’s Global Ambassador that year. Biel also attended in Zaya’s honor last year and has shared photos with her niece for World Down Syndrome Day.

For this year’s event, Timberlake’s sons joined the celebration, creating a multigenerational family moment around Zaya’s runway appearance. The photos and video placed her at the center of the night, surrounded by her uncle and cousins.

ShowBiz Take

This was more than a rare sighting of Timberlake with Silas and Phineas. The appearance reflected the family’s continuing connection to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and its work, with both Timberlake and Biel supporting Zaya at the organization’s events over multiple years.

It also gave the 19th annual fashion show a particularly personal spotlight. Timberlake may have supplied the star power, but his own posts made clear who held his attention: the niece he proudly accompanied down the runway.