Marlon Wayans , Opens up About Being 'So Proud' , of Transgender Son.<br />NBC reports that Marlon Wayans has <br />said that he will talk about supporting <br />his son's transition in an upcoming special. .<br />The actor recently reflected on his work <br />and family, opening up about his son, Kai, <br />who he says was assigned female at birth.<br />While speaking with 'The Breakfast Club,' <br />Wayans stressed the need for parents <br />to understand their child's transition. .<br />While speaking with 'The Breakfast Club,' <br />Wayans stressed the need for parents <br />to understand their child's transition. .<br />(I talk about) my transition <br />as a parent, going from <br />ignorance and denial to complete <br />unconditional love and acceptance. , Damon Wayans, via 'The Breakfast Club'.<br />I think there’s a lot of parents <br />out there that need that message, <br />and I know I’m dealing with it, Damon Wayans, via 'The Breakfast Club'.<br />Wayans went on to say that his upcoming comedy special, <br />tentatively called 'Rainbow Child,' will center around his <br />experience of coming to terms with his son's gender identity.<br />Wayans went on to say that his upcoming comedy special, <br />tentatively called 'Rainbow Child,' will center around his <br />experience of coming to terms with his son's gender identity.<br />Wayans said in 'The Breakfast Club' interview that he <br />want his kids to be "free" more than anything else.<br />I want them to be free in spirit, <br />free in thought, free to be themselves. <br />The more you know yourself, the more <br />you can govern yourself. The more you <br />live your truth, the happier your existence, Damon Wayans, via 'The Breakfast Club'.<br />If they can’t get that in the household <br />with their father and their mother, <br />how the f--- do I send them out into <br />the world with that kind of confidence?, Damon Wayans, via 'The Breakfast Club'.<br />I’m just so proud of <br />them for being them, Damon Wayans, via 'The Breakfast Club'