"We're going to mess up. [111], In 2020, Union collaborated with JusticeLA to create a public service announcement #SuingToSaveLives about the health of people in L.A. County jails amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The actress has two sisters, one older and the other younger than her. Tracy Union and Kelly Union are her siblings. Other earlier roles included teen movies such as She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You. We're going to say the wrong thing. Nonetheless, they worked hard to raise their three children. "[55] In the months following Martin's death, Union supported a petition that called for Florida District Attorney Norman Wolfinger to bring charges against George Zimmerman. 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In the caption, Union mentioned that she and her sister used products from her haircare line "Flawless" to attain lusciously moisturized curly locks. I'm lucky that I can just mirror what my parents did and always put the kids first. Gabriel Union has been a favourite actress, author and activist for many fans who follow her lifestyle and share her story. [125] Union said that when she got divorced she "sort of realized that she hadn't been making sound choices which were the best for her to pursue her hopes and dreams and aspirations and passions. [44] Union later called taking the role of Geneva Wade in the film the best business decision she had ever made. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Gabriel Union spent most of her childhood years with the family at Nebraska. She also co-starred alongside big names in the film industry, namely Will Smith (1968) and Martin Lawrence (1965). I Image: Getty Images. Afterwards, she was allocated different and smaller television roles in shows. Xavier was conceived during Gabrielle and Dwyanes split in 2013. "[37], In 2008, Union appeared on Ugly Betty for three episodes as Renee, Wilhelmina Slater's sister and Daniel Meade's love interest. The book was a memoir and featured her personal stories and reflections on different areas of life and a vast range of topics. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. The three are a tight trio pack that spent most of the time together, save for their personal lives, relationships, and marriage. "[36] Moreover, although she often plays weak, insecure characters, Union believes that "Hollywood needs to recognize all shades of African-American beauty. She is a senior analyst at US Airways in Phoenix, AZ. Hip Size: 36 inches. He was married to Theresa, a mother of his three daughters for 30 years but later they decided to divorce. Dwayne and Gabrielle managed to resolve their differences and got engaged in 2013. Her family has been a major source of inspiration to the TV personality, quoting from the way she acknowledges them in all her achievements. In celebration of the holiday on Tuesday, Gabrielle Union posted a picturesque photo with husband Dwyane Wade . Wade and his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches, share three children, Zaire, Xavier, and Zion. Thus, she considered herself ugly and unworthy of consideration for any public role, let alone be a cheerleader for the high school football team. [133] On November 7, 2018, they welcomed their daughter, Kaavia, who was born via surrogate. The Being Mary Jane actress wrote in the caption, "Imitation IS the best form of flattery. Union related to her character for having married and divorced young. He is the father of three daughters named Tracy Union, Kelly Union, and Gabrielle Union. Union has described the divorce as a smooth and respectful one conducted with grace and dignity. [126] Union had earlier reflected that she spent much of the marriage "upset", and from the relationship she realized that the men in her life were "just human". Also, Kaavia's artwork and drawings were hung up all across the room and . This has, over time, continually defined the landscapes of sexuality, friendship, race, marriage, womanhood, and beauty. [51], In January 2012, Union was announced to be a participant in Bounce TV's documentary Our History. Parents Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade with their daughter, Kaavia James attending Nickelodeon KIds' Choice Sports 2019. [35] Union initially turned down the role, as she did not want to get typecast for playing a mother until she was told of other actresses that had played similar roles and still found success in their careers. However, due to a rocky start, the couple split in 2013 citing Wade's highly involving career. But in November 2019 the show failed to renew her contract for another season, allegedly because she spoke out against racism. Adds Wade: "What I love about our home is that everybody is unique. [120], The office of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed in November 2014 announced a campaign entitled "Take a Stand" and its commission of a short film featuring Union and Tika Sumpter. "[72], In 2017, Union launched Flawless by Gabrielle Union, a line of hair-care products that catered to people with textured hair. [75], In 2019, Union began starring as Syd Burnett in the Bad Boys spin-off L.A.'s Finest, a Charter Spectrum original series that premiered May 13 [76] and was later renewed for a second season. Strange World is a 2022 American computer-animated science-fiction adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.The 61st film produced by the studio, it was directed by Don Hall, co-directed by Qui Nguyen, and produced by Roy Conli, from a screenplay written by Nguyen, who also conceived the story with Hall. Cup Size: B. Gabrielle Union Height: 5 feet 7 in, 171 cm. [52] In 2012, she played Natalie in the romantic comedy Good Deeds, playing the fiance of the Wesley Deeds character. Union's parents met at their former employer AT&T, a telecommunications company where they both worked as managers. [13] Union has stated that she would not have survived the attack had it not been for lessons she learned by watching Oprah Winfrey's talk show. By. [90] She released a second memoir, You Got Anything Stronger? In 1970s, she also worked for non-profit social service agencies and returned to helping other people after retirement. She always seems to be bikini-ready, even during the winter months. Aili Nahas is the West Coast Deputy News Editor at PEOPLE. Gabrielle Union has tied her bond with her boyfriend Dwyane Wade, and they have a child named Kaavia James Union Wade. Union viewed her Top Five character as being similar to members of the Kardashian family or the Braxton sisters. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! [104], Oprah Winfrey said she was inspired by Union's "Fierce and Fearless Award" acceptance speech, in which Union admitted she once reveled "in gossip and rumors," because she'd "never heard anyone be that honest in public or private about the competition and fierce drive to be seen and succeed in Hollywood. Kelly has daughter Chelsea and son Tyson who plays American football for South Dakota State University. "[61] Union was impressed with the show's quality and professionalism. After appearing in a number of roles in teen movies such as 1999's She's All That and 2000's . [87] In December 2017, it was named a "Best Book of the Year by a Black Author" by The Root magazine. Wade and Union had fertility issues for years before welcoming Kaavia into the world via surrogate. Her hair colour is brown. Union started her acting career in the 1980s where she only took part in minor roles. Bra Size: 34B. "[11], Union has said her personality as a young person was "mean" until her fitness trainer A.J. [18], Union appeared in the 2000 film Love & Basketball. Gabrielle Union took to Instagram to share a transparent post about her natural hair journey, one that she's been on for almost 2 years. "[10] On her college football memories, Union reflected, "In my family if you couldn't talk Cornhusker footballthat means knowing the Blackshirt defense, knowing the I-back formationthen you don't get to have an opinion. [18] In 1997, Union appeared in the sixth-season episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"Sons and Daughters" as the Klingon N'Garen. She and her husband, Dwyane Wade, welcomed their first child together back in 2018. Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade (ne Union; born October 29, 1972)[1] is an American actress. [33] Union's character also drew comparisons to Eva, her role in Deliver Us from Eva. When I first toured the Nebraska campus and I saw Turner Gill walk, I freaked out. 484 posts. Gabrielle Union and sister Tracy Union Celebrity Pictures and videos Thank you for Watching! Here are some of the things you should know: While most people may think that Union was an actress all her life, it's surprising to point to you that she started as an intern in a modelling agency. Gabrielle Union is recounting the difficult path she had to take to . [28] In 2006, she starred in the music video for Busta Rhymes' "I Love My Bitch". Gabrielle had a college internship at a L.A. modeling agency, she thought it would be an easy way to pick up some extra credits. She voiced her support and advocated for justice on behalf of a Texas teenager who was sexually assaulted and raped, while she had passed out in one of the high school parties. The actress also regularly appears on TV and is famed for her roles in City of Angels, Something the Lord Made, FlashForward and Being Mary Jane. "[86] Released on October 17, 2017, the book was published by Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Waist: 24 inches. Mele kalikimaka to the Union-Wade crew this Christmas. [77] Union was also a judge for the fourteenth season of America's Got Talent. When she was eight, her family moved to Pleasanton, California, where she grew up and attended high school. On her way to law school, just planning on being a working stiff, things started to happen during her senior year. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Your email address will not be published. You may recall that Gabrielle made her fans happy recently when she launched her line of products. Posts. Published on April 28, 2021 01:08 PM. Her first acting audition was saved by the Bell, and from that time onwards, she has appeared in different films and movies. "I look at problematic language as violence and I'm never going to expose anyone I love to violence, whether that be verbal, physical, emotional or spiritual. By the end of the year, the book was named a bestseller by the black author. When casting Eva, director Gary Hardwick was looking for an actress capable of instantly changing "from funny to caustic and dramatic." However, in October 2005, they separated and got officially divorced the following year. Gabrielle Union comes from a family of five, three children and two parents. "I come from a locker room of a macho, male-dominant sport. Moreover, she felt that their marriage was doomed since Chris proposed to her, eating KFC potato wedges. [81] In December 2021, she played Tootie Ramsey in The Facts of Life segment of the third edition of Live in Front of a Studio Audience, recreating the episode "Kids Can Be Cruel". But we had to learn and be led.". As the adage goes, save the best for last, and we did. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Although the sisters did not have any makeup on, their skin looked luminous and those smiles just made them look all the more stunning. She has participated in other charitable activities where she has taken active roles in both defending and supporting victims. The film was unpopular with critics. She said, "They handled their divorce and our subsequent transition into a blended family with grace, dignity and respect. In 1992, Union was a victim of rape at age 19 when an assailant robbed the Payless store, where she was working on a part time basis. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. I'm still fighting for Trayvon [] we all should. She graduated from Foothill High School (Class of 1991).After high school, Gabrielle attended college at University of Nebraska, where she played on the soccer team; and then later transferred to Cuesta College. Johnson confronted her over the behavior during a party the two were attending. "[9], Union grew up with self-esteem issues relating to her appearance, as she believed growing up that "blonde was the ideal of beauty, and if I looked nothing like that, then I must be ugly. She acquired most of the life skills and ways of living from her mother who she spent all her childhood life with. The "Being Mary Jane" star posted images of herself and her 37-year-old husband, former NBA player Dwyane Wade, along with their daughter, Wade's son, and Gabrielle's sister Tracy, wearing matching Christmas pajamas. Browse the figure-flattering style of our stunning Gabrielle Union dresses. When she was eight, her family moved to Pleasanton, California, where she grew up and attended high school. [12], During the summer before starting her sophomore year of college at UCLA, at the age of 19, Union was attacked and raped at gunpoint at her part-time job at a Payless shoe store by a robber. [64] She believed the film would do well[65] and faced comparisons to her character, who was a newlywed while Union was engaged at the time, a similarity she dispelled by insisting she kept her relationship "enjoyable, fresh and exciting". Her career has been a successful one, so is her work as an activist and an advocate for assault survivors. Without knowing it, Gabrielle's acting career had disproved her negative childhood feeling about herself. She also served as a model for New York and Company kids clothes line, named in her honor. Bring It On helped push Union into the mainstream. She attributed her survival to Oprah Winfrey's talk show for the lessons and insights she gained and used during the incidence. [57] Union saw In Our Nature as a personal victory for her career. 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Union once said that she loves having a diversity of personalities around the house, especially for the sake of her transgender step-daughter Zaya. Gabrielle Union was born on October 29, 1972, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Theresa (Glass), who managed a phone company, and Sylvester E. Union, a military sergeant and business executive. She has stunning dark brown eyes. Gabriel is the second born child in a family of three children, all girls. Union was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 29, 1972. Today, the woman raises 3 more kids, born by her niece, who fights against drug addiction. Brianne Tracy is a staff writer on the PEOPLE music team. Kaavia James Union Wade (daughter with Dwyane Wade). [50] In June 2011, Union defended the music video for the Rihanna single "Man Down" after it sparked controversy for its depiction of a rape victim shooting and killing her attacker. The ladies gazed into the mirror as they admired their short curly hair. "[106] She tweeted a joke about the experience: "Hopefully my weave doesn't cause turbulence. However, due to her composure, beauty, qualities, natural abilities and star quality, she was invited one time to a role in front of a camera. She was appointed by Obama to be a member of the National Advisory Committee to advocate for rights of women and speak on violence against women. Entrepreneur. Fans think they look alike. Gabrielle Union's sister Tracy Union (source: Amomama) Tracy Union is a television producer and writer known for his work on shows such as "The Game," "Girlfriends," and "All of Us." He has also written and produced for other popular shows like "The Bernie Mac Show" and "The Jamie Foxx Show." Related To Tracy Union. By the way, previously, Wade was married to Siohvaughn Funches, a mother of his two sons. [53] Union said that after she read the script, she became interested in working with Tyler Perry again and enjoyed working with the cast. [14] She later successfully sued Payless for negligence, alleging that the store failed to warn employees about the assailant, who had been positively identified robbing another Payless location prior to her rape. [40][41][42] She portrayed Geneva Wade, who later married Muddy Waters. Her career began in the 1990s, when she made dozens of appearances on television sitcoms, prior to landing supporting roles in 1999 teen films She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You. Whether it's with juicy enviable hair, or radiantly glowing skin, Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross consistently give a look. Gabriel is the second-born child in a family of 3 children, all girls. Dwyane is a former basketball player of Miami Heat and American national team, with which he won 2008 Olympic Games. "When I look at Zaya, I get hope," says Wade, 39, who is also dad to son Xavier, 7 (whom he shares with an ex, son Zaire (who, like Zaya, is Wade's from a previous relationship) and Dahveon, Wade's nephew. She decided to give the role a try, not knowing it was the leap of his career. [73][74] In September 2017, Union announced a collaborative partnership with Invicta Watch Group that included a line of watches she designed. Gabrielle Union was born on 29th October 1972 in Omaha Nebraska, U.S. She is the daughter of the mother Theresa Union, and father Sylvester Union. She has . recalls Union, 48. Gabriel is the second born child in a family of three children, all girls. Gabrielle Union has been a hot little thing since the '90s, and TBH, she still is! But if you come at us, oh, be very prepared.". Theresa Union, and her sister Tracy Union, . 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