Gabrielle Union: American Actress
Biography
Full
Name: Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade
Date
of Birth: October 29, 1972
Age:
52
(as of 2025)
Place
of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nationality:
American
Profession: Actress, Author, Producer, Entrepreneur, Advocate
Family
Father: Sylvester E. Union (military professional and business
executive)
Mother: Theresa Union (social worker)
Siblings: One sister, Kelly Union
Spouses:
Chris Howard
(married 2001–2006)
Dwyane Wade
(married 2014–present)
Children:
Zaya Wade
(daughter, transgender activist)
Zaire Blessing
Dwyane Wade (son)
Xavier Zechariah
Wade (son)
Kaavia James Union
Wade (daughter, born via surrogate in 2018)
Education
University of
Nebraska Cuesta College
University of
California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – Graduated with a degree in sociology
Career
Gabrielle Union
began her acting career in the 1990s with guest roles on television series such
as Family Matters. Her breakout film role came in 2000 with Bring It On, where
she portrayed the character Isis. She continued to gain recognition with roles
in films like 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Bad Boys II (2003), and Think
Like a Man (2012).
In addition to her
film career, Union starred in the BET drama series Being Mary Jane (2013–2019),
earning critical acclaim and several awards. She also appeared in the crime
series L.A.'s Finest (2019–2020).
Beyond acting,
Union is an accomplished author, having written two memoirs: We're Going to
Need More Wine (2017) and You Got Anything Stronger? (2021). She has also
authored two children's books: Welcome to the Party (2020) and Shady Baby
(2021).
Union is an advocate
for women's health, LGBTQ+ rights, and violence against women. She was awarded
the President's Award from the NAACP Image Awards, alongside her husband Dwyane
Wade, for their humanitarian efforts. In 2020, she was included on Time
magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Height
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters)
Net Worth:
Estimated Net Worth (2025): $40 million
Gabrielle Union's
wealth is derived from her acting career, book sales, business ventures, and
endorsements. She has engaged in various business ventures and endorsement
deals, leveraging her celebrity status to build a broader financial portfolio.
Recent
Developments
In a recent
interview, Union revealed that she and her husband, Dwyane Wade, no longer
split their finances equally. Initially, Union insisted on a 50/50 split due to
personal traumas, but she has since begun to change her approach, allowing Wade
to contribute more financially, embracing a healthier, more balanced
relationship dynamic.
