Source | Marlon Wayans actually tried to hypnotize a transgender child to stop his transition

We live in some strange times. Marlon Wayans recently opened up about his initial difficulties with his child’s decision to transition, revealing that he even tried to prevent it by trying to hypnotize him.

It all came out in an interview with Neil Brennan, where the comedian spoke candidly about his journey to understanding and coming to terms with his child Kai’s transition.

Understandably, Wayans bravely admitted that it was a difficult process for him as a parent as he struggled with his own expectations. “This happened when they were 22, 23, and for me… you try to hold on and you want this thing in your head, you want normality… grandchildren… but hey, it’s not my fault, and like this is their life, they should be happy,” he said. “And if they want to do this or change this or whatever else they want to do… I can’t attack my child. So I will love my child. Period.”

Get this: When Brennan asked if Wayans was actively trying to stop his child from crossing over, Marlon replied, “Oh, sure.” He then humorously admitted, “I tried to hypnotize that bitch,” laughing as he recalled his failed attempt. “I was like, ‘No, wait, wait, wait…’ And I protested it. I don’t say this with pride. I look back on these actions and I feel ashamed. I was embarrassed when I was forced to look in the mirror and it only took me a week. I will say that I have come to a wonderful place of acceptance and I am praying for many parents, family members and people in general. It’s not our place to judge someone like, “Hey man, life is life.”

Brennan persisted, as he should have, asking what Wayans’ plan was if the hypnosis didn’t work. The comedian admitted that he resorted to “imposing sanctions” and joked that he was trying to “take away benefits,” but this also turned out to be ineffective.

What’s more, Wayans also reflected on how his relationship with Kai evolved as they transitioned, emphasizing his commitment to unconditionally loving his child, but with one humorous caveat: “I’m a father first, a comedian second, and these two collision.”

“I told my kid, ‘I’ve got my jokes, nigga… and they know my heart, and they believe I’m going to tell a great story, and I can’t wait for people to see it.’ Wayans concluded by emphasizing that he accepts the situation and has a sense of humor.