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Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade is an American actress, model and author. Her career began in the 1990s, when she made dozens of appearances on television sitcoms before landing supporting roles in 1999 teen films She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You. Her breakthrough role arrived the following year in the teen film Bring It On.
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entertainment · American actress (born 1972) · actor · model · television actor · film actor · also Gabrielle Union, Gabrielle Monique Union, Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade, Gabrielle Union-Wade, Union
Born 29 October 1972 · Q231648
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“s talk show. She successfully sued Payless for negligence, alleging that the store failed to warn employees about the assailant, who had previously been identified robbing another Payless location. Union has a bachelor”
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Us Weekly: The Hottest Celebrity Swimsuit Moments in 2026: JoJo Siwa, Gabrielle Union and More
W Magazine: Of Course Gabrielle Union’s Family Vacation Was a Sartorial Spectacle
okmagazine.com: Gabrielle Union Has Her 'Baywatch Moment' in Blue Bikini While on Family Vacation to Martha's Vineyard: Watch
Yahoo: 'GOAT' Does One Thing I've Never Seen In A Movie Before, And I Had To Ask Gabrielle Union And Caleb McLaughlin About It
EntertainmentNow: Gabrielle Union, 53, Slays Multiple Chic Bikinis During Her Enviable ‘East Coast Summer’
Yahoo Creators: Gabrielle Union shared a humiliating menopause moment from the Met gala — and I'm so glad she did
Yahoo: What Was Gabrielle Union's Reaction After Dwyane Fathered A Child With Another Woman?
“spoiler alert: prom 2036🤞🏾#FOREVER”
“it’s more than a birthday, it’s a rebirth. ✨ 53 feels less like getting older and more like growing lighter. Softer in the ways that matter, stronger in the ones that count. Thank you to my husband, my family, my friends, and to you reading this for the constant love, protection, and guidance!🥂”
“bring it? we never stopped #25yearslater”
“11 years of marriage and still waking up next to my best friend laughing through the adventures.This love feels like the best sleepover we get to call home. Thanks to everyone who continue to pray over our union, wade beside us, and pour into our family—we don’t take it for granted. Forever. 🥂✨”
“proof that time doesn’t walk — it sprints 🥺 #firstgrade”
“25 years later and the spirit lives on! ✨ #bringiton #25”
“If you’re fortunate enough to have a sibling, how many of us grew up believing there was always a “favorite”? This sit down with Mrs. Obama was more than a conversation—it was a reminder of the complexities, beauty, and lessons tucked inside family dynamics. 📺 bit.ly/460XfXq”
“Gratitude to the IMO Podcast team for creating space for such a real and honest convo. Whenever I sit down to share, I’m reminded that “the right way” looks different for everyone. For me, that often means leading with intention — aka The Gab Way. 😅 Thank you, Mrs. Obama! bit.ly/460XfXq”
“life in a new york minute #summer25”
Yahoo: Gabrielle Union On Getting Critical Acclaim During ‘The Inspection’ Despite Taking Little Money: ‘So Fulfilled’
The Cheat Sheet: Gabrielle Union Opened Up About Having to ‘Fight’ to Build a ‘Connection’ With Her Baby During Surrogacy: ‘It’s Complicated’
The Cheat Sheet: Gabrielle Union Revealed How She Learned ‘to Forgive’ Dwyane Wade After He Fathered a Child: ‘There are Triggers’
Rolling Out: Gabrielle Union reveals the secret behind her snatched look
sheknows: Gabrielle Union Praises Her ‘Miracle’ Daughter Kaavia on Her 6th Birthday: ‘We Love You Beyond Measure’
Yahoo Finance: Gabrielle Union Awards $75K In Grants To Black Women Business Owners — One Had Nearly ‘Discontinued’ Her Skincare Brand In 2022
“re Going to Need More Wine. The book”
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In 2020, Union collaborated with JusticeLA to create a public service announcement #SuingToSaveLives about the health of people in L.A.
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Union was named in the 2020 Time 100 list of most influential people.
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Union relaunched her haircare brand, Flawless, for women with textured hair
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Union collaborated with JusticeLA to create a public service announcement #SuingToSaveLives about the health of people in L
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Union began starring as Syd Burnett in the Bad Boys spin-off L
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Welcomed a daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, who was born via surrogate
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Starred in the action thriller film Breaking In
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The book was published by Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins
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Union launched Flawless by Gabrielle Union, a line of hair-care products that catered to people with textured hair
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In Miami, Florida, and she became a stepmother to his three children
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Union posted calls on both Instagram and Twitter for anyone with information on Tanganyika's killer to report it to authorities
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“s Top Five, playing the fiancée of Rock”
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“In my 20s, I was all about getting the ring”
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And unveiled a limited-edition 1963 March on Washington stamp to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the march
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Union was present at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., on August 23, 2013, and unveiled a limited-edition 1963 March on Washington stamp to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the march.
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Began starring in the BET network show Being Mary Jane
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“Apparently walking while black is a crime punishable by death.”
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Union starred in Ava DuVernay's short film The Door as part of Miu Miu's Women's Tales campaign
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Played Natalie in the romantic comedy Good Deeds, playing the fiancée of the Wesley Deeds character
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“s documentary Our History. In 2012, she played Natalie in the romantic comedy Good Deeds, playing the fiancée of the Wesley Deeds character. Union said that after she read the script, she became interested in working with Tyler Perry again and enjoyed working with the cast. She then appeared in Steve Harvey”
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Launched Love & Blessings, a clothing line for plus-sized women, which was inspired by her full-figured sister
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Union appeared on Ugly Betty for three episodes as Renee, Wilhelmina Slater's sister and Daniel Meade's love interest
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Union supported Barack Obama in his presidential campaign
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Union began dating NBA player Dwyane Wade
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“s foreword. NPR Books LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio RSS link Sign up for the [TITLE] Newsletter Get perks with [Podcast Title]+ Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free feed. LEARN MORE --> Books Hill Harper, Gabrielle Union on Mentoring Young Girls July 8, 2008 9:00 AM ET Heard on News & Notes Hill Harper, Gabrielle Union on Mentoring Young Girls Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed”
Starred in the music video for Busta Rhymes' "I Love My Bitch"
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Union landed the role of the main character Mike Lowrey's girlfriend, Syd, in the film Bad Boys II, a box-office success grossing more than $273 million worldwide
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Union was featured in The Brothers and was seen as having a "beguiling sincerity, even when she's fudging the truth
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Teen films She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You
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Union appeared in the sixth-season episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—"Sons and Daughters" as the Klingon N'Garen
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Born 1972-10-29.
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In Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Theresa (née Glass), a phone company manager and social worker, and Sylvester E
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it’s more than a birthday, it’s a rebirth. ✨ 53 feels less like getting older and more like growing lighter. Softer in the ways that matter, stronger in the ones that count. Thank you to my husband, my family, my friends, and to you reading this for the constant love, protection, and guidance!🥂
11 years of marriage and still waking up next to my best friend laughing through the adventures.This love feels like the best sleepover we get to call home. Thanks to everyone who continue to pray over our union, wade beside us, and pour into our family—we don’t take it for granted. Forever. 🥂✨
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