Biography
Who is Gabrielle Union?
Early life and education
Gabrielle Monique Union was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 29, 1972. Her parents were Theresa, a social worker, and Sylvester E. Union, who served as a military sergeant. She grew up in a Catholic household. After her family relocated to Pleasanton, California, she attended Foothill High School. During her high school years, she was an active student athlete who participated in varsity track, basketball, and soccer. While a junior in high school, she dated Jason Kidd.
Acting career beginnings
Gabrielle Union began her professional acting career with minor parts on television. Her first audition was for the show Saved by the Bell. During the 1990s, she appeared in numerous sitcoms, including Moesha, Sister, Sister, Smart Guy, and 7th Heaven. She also had a guest role on the series Friends. In 1997, she appeared as a Klingon character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Film and television work
Her breakthrough came in 2000 with the cheerleading film Bring It On, where she played the role of Isis. This part helped establish her as a mainstream performer. Following this, she joined the cast of the CBS medical drama City of Angels. She gained further attention in 2003 by playing Syd in the action film Bad Boys II, which earned over 273 million dollars worldwide. That same year, she starred in the romantic comedy Deliver Us from Eva.
Writing and advocacy
Outside of her screen work, Gabrielle Union has authored four books. Her memoirs include We're Going to Need More Wine, released in 2017, and You Got Anything Stronger?, published in 2021. She also wrote two children's books titled Welcome to the Party and Shady Baby. She is an active advocate for issues concerning women's health, violence against women, and LGBTQ+ equality.
Birthday and age
Gabrielle Union was born on October 29, 1972, which makes Gabrielle 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Gabrielle shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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