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. Union told that her dad raised her as a warrior woman and awakened her love to sports, books and adventures. 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[116] Obama contacted her specifically after learning that the pilot had fallen through. [47] Union joined the cast of the U.S. television series Life on NBC and appeared in four episodes prior to its cancellation in May 2009. She earned her Bachelors degree in sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Gabriel is the second born child in a family of three children, all girls. Today, the woman raises 3 more kids, born by her niece, who fights against drug addiction. [87] In December 2017, it was named a "Best Book of the Year by a Black Author" by The Root magazine. [5] During her childhood, she was taught to be "an independent woman, standing on my own two feet, and that's the road I opted to take. She also served as a model for New York and Company kids clothes line, named in her honor. Sylvester and Theresa Union are Gabrielle's parents. Union has been married twice. Aili has spent nearly two decades in the entertainment industry and 12 years at PEOPLE. The three are a tight trio pack that spent most of the time together, save for their personal lives, relationships, and marriage. In the last video in the slideshow, we saw a rare peek inside Kaavia's room, which was filled with many dolls and toys. Her first audition was for Saved by the Bell. She played Julia Rossmore, a romantically challenged attorney. The older sister's name is Kelly Union, and the younger sister's name is Tracy Union. Listen to more of PEOPLE's cover story interview with Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade below on our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day! The couple revealed that they signed a prenuptial agreement to protect their assets. Here is what you should know about Gabrielle Union: READ ALSO: Alesha Dixon's family: husband, children, parents. 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Her hair colour is brown. Gabrielle Union body measurements are 36-24-36 inches. On December 30, 2014, the two tied a knot in an invite-only wedding in Miami, Florida. When she was eight, her family moved to Pleasanton, California, where she grew up and attended high school. Her father is Sylvester Union while her mother is Theresa Union. The "L.A's Finest" star rarely shares pictures of Tracy on social media but when she does, fans are delighted beyond measure and say that they share an uncanny resemblance. Dwyane is a former basketball player of Miami Heat and American national team, with which he won 2008 Olympic Games. She also had starring roles in the CBS medical drama series City of Angels (2000) and films Bad Boys II (2003), Cradle 2 the Grave (2003), Neo Ned (2005), Cadillac Records (2008), Top Five (2014) and Breaking In (2018). Afterwards, she was allocated different and smaller television roles in shows. Who is Gabrielle Union? Theresa Union, and her sister Tracy Union, . And Kaavia is sporting a pink shirt that just so happens to feature the character from Union and husband Dwyane Wade's children's book, Shady Baby.. [131] Union stated in an interview prior to the marriage that she and Wade would be signing a prenuptial agreement to protect their individual assets. In 2019, she is still actively involved in acting and is set to reprise her role from Bad Boys 2 with Jessica Alba. "Our home will never be a safe space for bigots," says Union. Given the good ratings it received, the power couple may be preparing something better and longer for the fans. Spouse: Dwyane Wade (m. 2014) Childrens: 1: Son: Update Soon: Daughter: Kaavia James Union Wade: Parents Father: Sylvester Union: Parents . Though Gabrielle is the stepmother of three children, she gave birth to her biological daughter, Kaavia James . Father: Sylvester E. Union (Business Executive) Mother: Theresa Union Siblings: Tracy Union and Kelly Union (Sisters) Spouse Name: Dwyane Wade (m. 2014), Chris Howard (m. 2001-2006) Children Name: Kaavia James Union Wade (Daughter) Gabrielle Union Relationships History: Ludacris - Rapper; Chris Howard - NFL PLayer (1999-2006) Darren Sharper - NFL Player (2006-2007) Her father's name is Sylvester Union while the mother is Theresa Union. Published on April 28, 2021 01:08 PM. Gabrielle Union Siblings. "[20] Union was cast in her first leading role in the 2003 film Deliver Us from Eva. Sylvester served in the US Army before becoming a business executive. In 1970s, she also worked for non-profit social service agencies and returned to helping other people after retirement. December 26, 2019, 8:00 AM. She was reported to be joining the cast in June 2010. She is a senior analyst at US Airways in Phoenix, AZ. In fact, the mother-daughter duo and Gabrielle's sister Tracy Union made another video where they each tried on a couple different jaw-dropping ensembles until they found the perfect 'fit. They spent their honeymoon in Maldives and Tanzania. Waist: 24 inches. Mele kalikimaka to the Union-Wade crew this Christmas. Cup Size: B. Gabrielle Union Height: 5 feet 7 in, 171 cm. From her career, her political participation, her involvement in activist activities, among other things that bring out her personality. She and her husband, Dwyane Wade, welcomed their first child together back in 2018. The 50-year-old actress arrived at the theater in a . [77] Union was also a judge for the fourteenth season of America's Got Talent. [100], Union addressed the killing of Trayvon Martin, stating that "when you have influence, I think it's the responsible thing to do, to speak out on an issue when you see injustice. In 2000, she rose to prominence thanks to her part in Bring It On, followed a number of other successful movies, including The Brothers, Deliver Us from Eva, Breakin All the Rules, The Perfect Holiday and Think Like a Man. Sidelights Although actress Gabrielle Union did not intend to have a career in acting, an internship at a modeling agency in Los Angeles, California, led to a guest role on the television series Saved by the Bell: The New Class in 1995, a number of other television roles, and a promising film career. Gabrielle Union (Gabrielle Monique Union) is an American Actress. Hip Size: 36 inches. She is a utilities activation supervisor at Invitation Homes/Waypoint Homes as well as a supporter of Girls Rule Foundation dealing with women empowerment and leadership programs. Furthermore, in her family, she has two sisters named Kelly Union and Tracy Union. And while most of us have a story to tell about a Scorpio that . Further, Sylvester had served in the military to the rank of a Sergeant before he left to work in the Tech industry. The actress Gabrielle Union has 2 sisters, 1 older and the other younger than her. ", "Busta Rhymes I Love My Chick ft. will.i.am, Kelis", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gabrielle_Union&oldid=1133000491, Episode: "Kasaba Ball/Trunks for the Memories", Guest (season 4), Recurring cast (season 5), Episode: "The He-Man, Player-Hater's Club", Episode: "The One With The Cheap Wedding Dress", This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 19:49. Gabrielle Union manages to be successful in several fields including acting, writing and social activism. The book was a memoir and featured her personal stories and reflections on different areas of life and a vast range of topics. [128][129] They married on August 30, 2014, in Miami, Florida,[130] and she became a stepmother to his three children. Gabrielle Unions TV career started in 1993 with a small role in Family Matters series and in 1999, she made a big screen debut in Shes All That. Additionally, she co-starred in the 2016 film The Birth of a Nation, and also appeared in Almost Christmas (2016) and Sleepless (2017). [123], Union met NFL player Chris Howard at a party in 1999. However, Sylvester and Theresa divorced with dignity, making children their main priority. [78] In May 2020, Union filed a discrimination suit against the producers of America's Got Talent, citing racism and prejudice. Do not forget to Subscribe! We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Afterwards, she began dating Chris Howard, an NFL player. Career, her political participation, her involvement in activist activities, among other that. 'S Got Talent for bigots, '' says Union was cast in her honor kids clothes line, in. 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