Gabrielle Union

Born on October 29th, 1972 in Omaha, Nebraska, Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade is a talented actress known for her versatile roles and captivating performances. She gained recognition with her breakthrough role in the teen film Bring It On in 2000 and has since starred in numerous successful films such as The Brothers (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Bad Boys II (2003), Daddy's Little Girls (2007), Think Like a Man (2012), Think Like a Man Too (2014), and the remake of Cheaper by the Dozen (2022).

In addition to her film career, Union starred as the lead in the BET drama series Being Mary Jane from 2013-2019. Her performance in this role earned her an NAACP Image Award. She later starred in the crime series L.A.'s Finest (2019-2020) as a spinoff of her character Syd in Bad Boys II.

Before embarking on her acting journey, Union was a talented athlete, excelling in basketball, soccer, and track throughout high school. She then went on to pursue higher education at the University of Nebraska and later Cuesta College before transferring to UCLA, where she earned a degree in sociology. During her time at UCLA, Union interned at the Judith Fontaine Modeling & Talent Agency, which eventually led her to a career in modeling to pay off her college loans.

Union's early appearances on TV sitcoms and subsequent roles in films like She's All That (1999), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), and Bring It On (2000) helped establish her as a rising star. From there, she went on to work alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names such as Will Smith in Bad Boys II and Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules.

Outside of acting, Union has penned four books, including two memoirs - We're Going to Need More Wine (2017) and You Got Anything Stronger? (2021) - and two children's books - Welcome to the Party (2020), and Shady Baby (2021). Her captivating life story and achievements make her a true inspiration for aspiring artists and fans alike.