How much is Gabrielle Union worth?
| Net Worth: | $30 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Professional actress |
| Date of Birth: | October 29, 1972 |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 1.71 m |
About Gabrielle Union
Love & Basketball, a film that Union was in, was released in the year 2000. During the same year, she gave a performance in the film Bring It On as the character Isis, who was a cheerleader. Bring It On was a significant factor in Union breaking through to a wider audience. Following the success of Bring It On, Union was given the role of Dr. Courtney Ellis in the television drama City of Angels on CBS.
Union was born on October 29, 1972 in Omaha, Nebraska. Her mother, Theresa (née Glass), worked as a manager for a phone business, while her father, Sylvester E. Union, served in the military. Union is the daughter of her parents. She was brought up in the Catholic faith.
Union began her acting career with roles that were considered small. Her very first tryout was for the television show Saved by the Bell. In the episode “Sons and Daughters” from the sixth season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which aired in 1997, Elizabeth Union played the role of the Klingon N’Garen. In addition, she played the role of Ashli in the show Moesha, Vanessa in Sister, Sister, Denise in Smart Guy, and appeared in five episodes of the show 7th Heaven. At a gathering in 1999, Union was introduced to NFL player Chris Howard. They got married on May 5, 2001, but they divorced in October of the following year.
In 2003, Union was cast in the role of Syd, the girlfriend of the main character Mike Lowrey in the film Bad Boys II, which went on to become a commercial triumph, grossing more than $273 million around the world. Union believed that having a part in the movie, especially one as significant as the one she played, was a “blessed” for her career. She made her debut the following year in the film Something the Lord Made. In 2004, Union starred as one of the leads in the movie Breakin’ All the Rules. The movie did not do well with the reviewers.
She has a role in the reimagining of The Honeymooners from 2005.
Night Stalker was a series that aired on ABC that lasted only a few seasons. Union starred in the show. She referred to the television show as a “reworking” instead of a “remake.” Union acknowledged that when the script was first given to her, she was uninterested; but, after reading the script, which her agent insisted her do, she changed her mind and got interested.
Daddy’s Little Girls was directed by Tyler Perry and released in 2007, starring Union. She gave the performance of attorney Julia Rossmore, who struggled in her romantic relationships. The part was conceived specifically for her to play. She saw Perry’s stage show prior to working with him in order to gain a better understanding of both him and his audience. In the middle of 2006, she was in Atlanta, Georgia, filming Daddy’s Little Girls. In 2008, Union began dating NBA player Dwyane Wade. In 2008, Union made a guest appearance on the television show Ugly Betty for three episodes playing the role of Renee, the sister of Wilhelmina Slater and the love interest of Daniel Meade.
They tied the knot on August 30, 2014, in the city of Miami, Florida, and after the ceremony, she became the stepmother to his three children. During the time leading up to their wedding, Union said in an interview that she and Wade will be entering into a prenuptial agreement in order to safeguard their respective assets. The Maldives and Tanzania served as Union and Wade’s honeymoon destinations, respectively. They became parents for the first time on November 7, 2018, to a daughter named Kaavia who was delivered by a surrogate.
Additionally, she appeared in a cameo capacity in the music video for Ne-single Yo’s “Miss Independent” Cadillac Records was released in 2008, and Union had a role in it. In March of 2008, it was reported that she has agreed to appear in the movie. She played the role of Geneva Wade, who would go on to marry Muddy Waters.
In 2010 and 2011, Union made appearances on episodes of the television shows Army Wives and NTSF:SD:SUV:. In June of 2010, it was rumored that she would be joining the cast. It was announced in May 2011 that Union had landed roles in the romantic comedy Think Like a Man, which is based on Steve Harvey’s book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, as well as an independent film titled Family Tree.
It was reported that Union would be taking part in the documentary “Our History” that was produced by Bounce TV in January of 2012. In the year 2012, she played the role of Natalie in the romantic comedy Good Deeds. In this role, she portrayed the fiancée of the character Wesley Deeds. Union has stated that after reading the script, she felt interested in working with Tyler Perry again and loved working with the cast. She also stated that she appreciated working with the other cast members.
In 2013, she made her debut on the television show Being Mary Jane, which airs on the BET network. Union first became aware of the show while she was trying out for the part of Olivia Pope on Scandal. However, Washington was ultimately cast in the role. Union has stated that she is satisfied with the fact that Washington was cast in the part of Olivia Pope in Scandal.
In 2014, Union appeared in the sequel to Think Like a Man and repeated her role as Kristen; nevertheless, the film was met with a majority of unfavorable reviews.
She was certain that the movie would do well, and she had to deal with similarities to her character, who was a newlywed while Union was engaged at the time. She dispelled the similarity by saying that she maintained her relationship pleasurable, fresh, and exciting.
In 2017, Union introduced the Flawless by Gabrielle Union brand of hair care products, which were designed specifically for those who have textured hair. In September of 2017, Union made the announcement that she would be working with Invicta Watch Group on a creative collaboration that would entail the production of a line of watches that she had designed.
In the year 2020, Union reintroduced the Flawless line of haircare products for ladies who have textured hair. The assortment is offered at prices that are reasonable. In the same year, she became one of the cofounders of Bitsy’s with the mission “to make allergen-friendly, school-safe snacks that are accessible and affordable for all families regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic status.”
During Disney Investor Day on December 11, 2020, it was revealed that Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff would be co-starring in a reimagining of the film Cheaper by the Dozen, which was scheduled to be released the following year in March 2022.
She played the role of Tootie Ramsey in the Facts of Life section of the third season of Live in Front of a Studio Audience, which aired in December 2021. The segment was a recreation of the episode “Kids Can Be Cruel”.
She was cast as the main character in March 2022 for the third season of Truth Be Told that would air on Apple TV+. In an episode of the second season of the spinoff series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder that will premiere in 2023, she will make her comeback to the cast of The Proud Family.
