Idina Menzel’s Biracial Son With Ex-Husband Taye Diggs in New York

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Taye Diggs, who finalized his divorce with his Rent co-star Idina Menzel on December 3, 2014, after 10 years of marriage, was spotted catching the subway with their son Walker Nathaniel Diggs in New York City.

Taye Diggs and Walker Nathaniel Diggs, whom Taye shares with ex-wife Idina Menzel, enjoying a day in New York CityTaye Diggs and Walker Nathaniel Diggs, whom Taye shares with ex-wife Idina Menzel, enjoying a day in New York City on August 24, 2015

In an interview with The Grio, a website geared toward African Americans, Taye explained that he wants his son to embrace being mixed.

“When you [call biracial kids black], you risk disrespecting that one half of who you are and that’s my fear,” Taye says.

“I don’t want my son to be in a situation where he calls himself black and everyone thinks he has a black mom and a black dad, and then they see a white mother, they wonder, ‘Oh, what’s going on?’”

Taye Diggs wants Walker Nathaniel Diggs to embrace being mixedTaye Diggs wants Walker Nathaniel Diggs to embrace being mixed

“I am a proud black man. I want my son to grow up to be a proud black man if he so chooses. He has a mother who is white. He has every right to be just as proud of his mother’s ‘blood’ as well. Please wake up, people. It’s not that deep,” Taye later clarified on Twitter.

Two months earlier, Idina Menzel embarked on her first-ever world tour following the worldwide fame she achieved thanks to Disney’s Frozen.

Prior to the academy-award winning film, though, the 44-year-old actress and singer had started making waves on stage with her roles in various musical plays, including the Broadway musical Wicked, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in 2004.

Idina Menzel blew the roof of the performing arts venue located in the Docklands of Dublin, IrelandIdina Menzel blew the roof of the performing arts venue located in the Docklands of Dublin, Ireland

Showing off her singing prowess, Idina blew the roof of Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin after belting out songs like “Defying Gravity” from Wicked, “Take Me or Leave Me” from Rent, and a few selections from the musical If/Then and the movie Frozen.

Idina Menzel wore a black strapless dress with black belt detailIdina Menzel wore a black strapless dress with black belt detail

She hit the stage wearing a black strapless dress with black belt detail and a draped skirt with an uneven hem.

Idina Menzel accessorized with stacks of braceletsIdina Menzel accessorized with stacks of bracelets

The American actress/singer accessorized with stacks of bracelets, some statement rings, a large pair of earrings, and some temporary tattoos.

Idina Menzel performing live at Bord Gais Energy Theatre in DublinIdina Menzel performing live at Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, on June 20, 2015

Idina Menzel finished off her all-black look with Miu Miu wedge sandals. They are made of suede and feature halter ankle straps with adjustable buckle fastenings, cutouts at the sides, peep toes, and about 4.5-inch wooden wedge heels

Idina Menzel shows off her feet in Miu Miu wedgesIdina Menzel shows off her feet in Miu Miu wedges

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Miu Miu Wooden Wedge Sandals

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