Child of ‘90s Bombshell Tia Carrere Comes Out as Transgender: ‘He’s His Own Person’

'Lilo & Stitch' star Tia Carrere gushes over her trans teen son

Tia Carrere, a voice actor from Disney's original 2002 Lilo & Stitch film, has casually revealed her son is transgender. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! Carrere played Lilo's sister, Nani, in the original animated feature, and returned in the live-action remake to play Mrs. Kekoa, a social worker who checks in on Nani and…

Lilo & Stitch star gushes over her trans son: 'He knows who he is'

Lilo & Stitch star Tia Carrere has spoke proudly about her trans son Jude for the first time at the film’s premiere. The Wayne’s World actress, 58, attended the world premiere of the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch with her son.  In the film, Carrere, who previously voiced Nani (Lilo’s legal guardian) in 2002’s Lilo & Stitch, stars as a character named Mrs Kekoa – a social worker who checks in regularly with Nani – in the 2025 remake.  Speak…

Lilo & Stitch star Tia Carrere gushes over her trans son Jude: “He’s such a sweetheart”

Film and TV icon Tia Carrere has opened up about her trans son Jude for the first time. The beloved talent revealed the exciting news to  PEOPLE after Jude attended the world premiere of the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch in her stead. Carrere, who voiced Nani in the 2002 animated feature of the same name, stars in the 2025 adaptation as a new character named Mrs Kekoa. When asked if Jude would follow in her acting footsteps, the Wayne’s Wo…

Child of ‘90s bombshell Tia Carrere comes out as transgender: ‘He’s his own person’

Tia Carrere is showing unwavering support as her son lives his truth, revealing that he has come out as transgender.

Tia Carrere's Trans Son Jude Walked the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Red Carpet in Her Place

At the world premiere of the blockbuster film, the star was represented by her trans son Jude who went in her stead, she tells People.

Tia Carrere Proudly Shares Son Jude Has Come Out as Transgender

Tia Carrere opens up about son Jude’s transgender journey, embracing his happiness and authenticity, and celebrating family acceptance and love.