Gabrielle Union

Who Is Gabrielle Union?

Gabrielle Union-Wade stands as a powerhouse in entertainment. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, she rose from modest beginnings to stardom. Her breakthrough came with Bring It On in 2000. She shone in Bad Boys II alongside Will Smith. Union led the hit series Being Mary Jane from 2013 to 2019. As an author, her memoir We’re Going to Need More Wine became a bestseller in 2017. She followed with You Got Anything Stronger? in 2021.

A survivor of rape at 19, Union champions women’s rights fiercely. She advocates for LGBTQ+ equality too. Married to NBA legend Dwyane Wade since 2014, they share daughter Kaavia. Union co-owns Angel City FC in women’s soccer. Named to Time’s 100 Most Influential in 2020, her impact endures. She inspires with resilience and grace daily.

Personal Details

• Date of Birth: October 29, 1972
• Height: 5’7″ (1.70 m)
• Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
• Nationality: American

Gabrielle Union: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $40 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts

• Raped at gunpoint at age 19 while working at Payless; sued the company for negligence.
• Cousin once engaged to rapper Saweetie.
• Voiced Nala in Disney’s The Lion Guard series from 2016 to 2019.
• Launched Flawless hair-care line in 2017 for textured hair.
• Co-owns Angel City FC, a professional women’s soccer team, with daughter Kaavia.

Socials

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• TikTok

Gabrielle Union: Video

Filmography

• The Perfect Find (2023) as Jenna Jones
• Cheaper by the Dozen (2022) as Zoey Baker
• Breaking In (2018) as Shaun Russell
• Sleepless (2017) as Dena
• Almost Christmas (2016) as Rachel
• The Birth of a Nation (2016) as Esther
• Top Five (2014) as Erica Long
• Think Like a Man Too (2014) as Kristen
• Think Like a Man (2012) as Kristen
• Good Deeds (2012) as Natalie
• Cadillac Records (2008) as Geneva Wade
• Meet Dave (2008) as No. 3 – Cultural Officer
• Bring It On (2000) as Isis
• Love & Basketball (2000) as Shawnee
• 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) as Chastity