Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade was born in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, on October 29, 1972, is an American actress. Young Gabrielle Union started her career as a model during her college years. She began her professional acting career in ABC sitcom Family Matters (1993) in episode "Scenes from a Mall", in role as mall girl. She made her big screen debut in romantic comedy film She's All That (1999) in role as Katarina "Katie" Darlingson. Gabrielle breakthrough performance came as Isis in comedy film Bring It On (2000).
Gabrielle Union height is 5' 7½" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 171 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 126 іn pоunds or 57 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. Her body measurements are bust-waist-hip 36-24-36 in inches or 91.5-61-91.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34B with cup size B. She is 53 years old. Her net worth is around 20 million dollars.
Birth Date:
October 29, 1972
Age:
53 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Scorpio
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Net Worth:
$20 Million
Height:
5 ft 7½ in | 171 cm
Weight:
57 kg | 126 lbs
Body Measurements:
36-24-36 in | 91.5-61-91.5 cm
Bra Size:
34B
Shoe Size:
10 US | 41.5 EU
She won the BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Box Office Movie for her role as Evangeline 'Eva' Dandrige in romantic comedy film Deliver Us from Eva (2003).
She won the Black Reel Award for Theatrical - Best Supporting Actress for her role as Isis in teen comedy film Bring It On (2000).
She played Kristen in romantic comedy films Think Like a Man (2012) and Think Like a Man Too (2014).
She was nominated for the BET Awards for Best Actress for Bad Boys II (2003) as Special Agent Sydney "Syd" Burnett, and Top Five (2014) as Erica Long.
She was nominated for the BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Box Office Movie for her role as Nicky Callas in comedy romance film Breakin' All the Rules (2004).
She was nominated for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance for her role as Inez French in drama film The Inspection (2022).
Daddy's Little Girls (2007) - Julia Rossmore
The Brothers (2001) - Denise Johnson
Love & Basketball (2000) - Shawnee
Something the Lord Made (2004) - Clara Thomas
The Honeymooners (2005) - Alice Kramden
Breaking In (2018) - Shaun Russell
The Public (2018) - Rebecca Parks
She voiced General Jayne Nadia Blazerhatch in Fearless (2020) and Meridian Clade in Strange World (2022).
Riff Raff (2024) - Sandy
She won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role as Mary Jane Paul in BET drama television series Being Mary Jane (2013–2019).
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Zoey Andata in ABC television series FlashForward (2009–2010).
She portrayed Perri Reed in television series Night Stalker (2005–2006).
She was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role as Clara Thomas in television biographical drama film Something the Lord Made (2004).
She played Dr. Courtney Ellis in medical drama television series City of Angels (2000).
She was nominated for the BTVA Television Voice Acting Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series for her voice role as Nala in Disney's animated television series The Lion Guard (2016-2019).
She was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Action for her role as Sydney "Syd" Burnett in Spectrum police procedural drama television series L.A.'s Finest (2019-2020).
Truth Be Told (2023) Apple TV+ - Eva Pierre
Graduated from Foothill High School in Pleasanton, California (1991).
Studied at University of Nebraska and Cuesta College.
Graduated from UCLA (1996), with a bachelor's degree in sociology.
Has two sisters, one older and one younger.
Has African-American ancestry.
She modeled for Judith Fontaine Modeling & Talent Agency in Los Angeles.
Good friends with Oprah Winfrey, Sanaa Lathan and Mo'Nique.
She won the Young Hollywood Award for One to Watch - Female in 2001.
Featured in music videos for:
Marc Nelson "15 Minutes" (1999)
LL Cool J featuring Amerie "Paradise" (2003)
Busta Rhymes featuring will.i.am Kelis "I Love My Chick" (2006)
Ne-Yo "Miss Independent" (2008)
Rihanna "Man Down" (2011)
Published her first book, a memoir "We're Going to Need More Wine" in 2017.
She is a spokeswoman for Neutrogena.
She dated Darren Sharper (2006-2007) and Ludacris (2005-2007).
She was married to NFL player Chris Howard (2001-2006).
She married NBA basketball player Dwyane Wade in 2014, they have daughter Kaavia James, who was born via surrogate, she is also stepmother to Wade’s sons Zaire and Zion.