In a brand new interview with PEOPLE, the Wayne’s World star revealed that her 19-year-old son, Jude, whom she shares with ex-husband Simon Wakelin, just lately got here out as transgender.

“He would not love the highlight,” Carrere shared, noting that regardless of being extra low-key, Jude nonetheless made an look on the premiere of the live-action Lilo & Sew (under), despite the fact that Carrere, who stars as Mrs. Kekoa in Disney’s live-action remake, was compelled to overlook the premiere as a consequence of filming obligations within the Philippines.

“He is extra introverted, so he undoubtedly will not go into appearing or singing like I did,” she continued. “However he is an ideal artist. I do not know what he’ll do! Perhaps change into a physician or work with animals. He is working with animals proper now.”

Carrere, who was found at age 17 in a grocery retailer in Waikiki and later got here to fame enjoying Cassandra Wong in Wayne’s World, stated she’s extremely pleased with the individual Jude is turning into.

“He is very matter-of-fact,” she stated. “He is aware of who he’s, and he is very completely happy.”

Not solely is Jude assured in who he’s, Carrere stated, however he is additionally a caring, loyal good friend.

“He is such a sweetheart, he is just like the therapist to all the opposite youngsters,” she shared. “When his mates exit consuming or partying too onerous, he is all the time the designated driver, that sort of caring good friend you possibly can all the time lean on.”

“I did an excellent job with that. However I do not wish to congratulate myself an excessive amount of!,” Carrere quipped. He is his personal individual!”

Whereas Jude is basically staying out of the highlight, Carrere is completely happy to be again in it, telling the outlet that Lilo & Sew was the sort of grounded position she was on the lookout for.

“I like that I am not a glamorous intercourse image or no matter on this film,” she added of Lilo & Stich. “It is simply good appearing and it is empathetic and it catches your coronary heart, and that makes me so completely happy.”

As for what’s subsequent, Carrere stated she needs to maintain appearing and has no plans to cease.

“I wish to be doing this for the following 40 years!” she exclaimed.