Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers are set to star in the new Netflix film The Perfect Find. The movie is set for a global release on June 23.
The film’s synopsis reads:
After a high-profile firing, Jenna’s (Gabrielle Union) fashion career comeback hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger coworker (Keith Powers) — who happens to be her boss’s son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she’ll risk it all on a secret romance.
Joining Union and Powers in the film are Aisha Hinds, DB Woodside, Janet Hubert, Alani “La La” Anthony, and Gina Torres.
“[It] really sparked something inside of me about older women, and how we can oftentimes disappear from society, almost, in terms of people looking at us as like we are past our prime. That we carry no value, that no one sees value in a woman over 28, much less over 35, much less over 40,” Union said to Vanity Fair. “But baby, I’m thriving.”
You can see the trailer and first-look photos below.
Whether they like it or not, many celebrity couples today often find the most intimate details of their lives up for debate on the internet. Earlier this weekend, a post went viral asking users to pick between three famous couples to spend an evening with – after signing an NDA, of course. The options were Megan Thee Stallion and Pardison Fontaine, Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert, and finally, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade. The latter pair was an undeniably popular pick. However, the Bring It On starlet made it known that she and her husband may not be as freaky as everyone thinks.
“Not us,” she quote tweeted the original upload. “Y’all ’bout to be watching a lot of ‘Lakefront Bargain’ on HGTV. My back hurts just reading this,” Union added, earning her plenty of laughs. She may be 50 now, but the mother of one’s fantastic physique still has plenty of social media users lusting after her. Of course, there’s also her super handsome athlete husband.
Gabrielle Union’s Online Antics
Not us. Yall bout to be watching alot of Lakefront Bargain on HGTV. My back hurts just reading this. https://t.co/t7lr7MM8pM
As expected, Union’s response brought in plenty of comedic reactions. “Oh now we definitely choosing y’all,” someone wrote alongside a SpongeBob GIF. It finds the lead character and his pal Patrick Star slumped over on the couch watching TV and eating snacks. “You really said, ‘Pick somebody else!” another user chimed in. They obviously caught onto the Nebraska-born starlet’s obvious reluctance to have her sex life dissected by strangers.
“As long as we change to Food Network when ‘House Hunters International’ comes on because my blood pressure can’t take that show,” one more funny response reads. Besides entertaining fans on Twitter, the Hollywood icon also shared content on Instagram earlier this weekend, giving us a wholesome sneak peek into her Good Friday, spent with Dwyane and his daughter, Zaya Wade. Elsewhere, the couple was photographed soaking up the sun at a Miami beach together. Keep scrolling for more Twitter reactions to Gabrielle Union’s response, and let us know which of the three couples you would spend a night with in the comments.
Easter long weekend is finally upon us, and that means that plenty of celebrities are spending time with their loved ones. Among those chiefly in the festive spirit right now are Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, who spent their Good Friday in the company of each other and their beautiful children. Yesterday (April 7), the Bring It On actress dropped off a photo dump with her clan, making sure to let her followers know exactly what she’s grateful for this holiday season. “Making this Friday a good one,” her caption reads, the Instagram carousel kicking off with a sweet hug between Union and her partner.
Following that, the 50-year-old included a current favourite quote. “Not a soul in this world can take away what destiny has your name written on,” it states. Elsewhere we see the rumoured “Black Hollywood mean girl” showing off the luscious green view surrounding her, the clip ending in a surprise appearance from her step-daughter, Zaya Wade. The young transgender icon also appears in some photos with Union, as does her father. To end the post off, she shared a video taking in the sunset via a car’s passenger seat mirror, Beyoncé’s “Love On Top” loudly blasting in the background.
As Page Six reports, that’s not all the Union-Wade’s had in store for their outdoor activities this long weekend. Gabrielle and Dwyane were captured on camera by paparazzi yesterday, splashing around at a beach in Miami. The mother of one looked undeniably amazing in her tiny yellow bikini, which markedly showed off her toned abs and glowing skin. For the athlete’s part, he donned white swim trunks and a black hat, both parents adding shades to their looks to protect their eyes from the bright Florida sun.
Aside from showing gratitude for and spending time with her loved ones recently, the Nebraska native has also been showing support for the LSU Women’s Basketball team. They recently took home their first title in the program’s history, earning them all the flowers from sports fanatics across the country. Find photos from Gabrielle Union’s beautiful day at the beach with Dwyane Wade here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.
The LSU Women’s Basketball team is having quite the year after securing their first title in the program’s history. Winning the 2023 NCAA National Championship title over Iowa has sparked controversy and praise worldwide. LSU players were not pleased when Dr. Jill Biden invited both teams to the White House, an honor usually reserved only for the winning champions. This didn’t sit well with star Angel Reese or any other members of the team. Now, actress Gabrielle Union is coming to their defense
On Wednesday, Union penned a sweet Instagram message to the predominantly Black basketball team. The Deliver Us From Eva star shared a photo of the LSU players and wrote: “Black women deserve to be celebrated, applauded, encouraged, and uplifted. For far too long, we’ve carried the weight of others on our backs, shoulders, bosoms, and heads. Now is our time to be seen in every form of the human experience, whether in loss, grief, or celebration.”
Both sports fans and commentators have slammed the LSU ladies, specifically Reese, for poor sportsmanship. This was specifically due to a famous John Cena hand gesture she made on the court directed at Iowa star Caitlin Clark. However, Union, like many others, alluded to the ladies being wrongly viewed as confrontational on the court, adding: “To every Black woman who has felt misunderstood, under-appreciated, or unseen, this is your permission to be unapologetically you.”
Reese has emerged as the unofficial spokesperson and villain of the team for her honesty. Despite Dr. Biden’s apology, the 20-year-old made headlines when she said the players would not be attending the White House. LSU’s athletic department has confirmed the team will be in attendance at the White House, though it’s unclear if Reese herself will join her teammates. She’d previously shared that she’d prefer to meet former first lady Michelle Obama instead. The uproar surrounding Reese has reminded sports fans of track star Sha’Carri Richardson. Her outspokenness fueled much hate, leaving many unfond of her. Knowing the burden of such critique, Richardson has also lent her support to the LSU women’s team.
Boosie Badazz frequent criticism of the LGBTQ+ community found him in a long-standing feud with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union. The rapper’s comments about Zaya Wade led to a ban on Instagram and Planet Fitness, where he filmed transphobic comments before sending them off to the ‘Gram. At the time, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union didn’t fuel the media storm that he caused but eventually, the Bring It On actress gave Boosie a piece of her mind.
“He’s so preoccupied. It’s almost like don’t protest too much Lil Boos’…. You got a lot of dick on your mind,” she told Jemele Hill. Union and Hill then went onto further imply that Boosie hasn’t confronted his own sexuality. “It’s like, sir, is there something you want to go ahead and tell us,” she said. Boosie later fired back, claiming Dwyane Wade was also homosexual. “Hope you don’t think black couples look at yall like a power couple they don’t!” he tweeted. Go bang him with that dildo and wait on a script u lil white girl.”
Boosie Badazz Calls Gabrielle Union A “Hypocrite”
During Boosie Badazz’s latest appearance on Vlad TV, he went on to share a more in-depth reaction to Gabrielle Union’s comments about him. Though he acknowledged that he has no knowledge of Wade actually being gay, the rapper explained that he found her comments hypocritical, especially as an advocate for gay rights. “For her to say that, that makes her a hypocrite,” he said. “You don’t want no one to talk about what goes on in those situation but you’re saying that somebody has dick on their mind? So if you do got d*ck on your mind, you feel some type of way about that. Baby, you a hypocrite.”
At this point, Vlad interjected, describing Gabrielle Union’s comments as a form of “gay bashing” which Boosie agreed with. “You ‘gay bashing’ me,” he added with a smirk on his face. “Are you gay bashing? You’re a hypocrite… Everything I spoke to her was from the heart. We don’t look at you like a power couple, baby. I mean, not the people where I’m from.” However, Boosie explained that he “tried to be respectful” since family members personally asked him not to mention Zaya. Check the full clip above.
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The last few years have been a whirlwind for Zaya Wade, and she’s only 15 years old. The teen is the daughter and stepdaughter of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, respectively, and she’s grown up in the spotlight—albeit not everyone has been supportive. The Wades shared that Zaya was transitioning when she was just 12, and it didn’t take long for critics to jump in. Zaya received a warm welcome from her LGBTQIA peers, especially those within the transgender community, and her family has been firmly standing by her side.
As Zaya gets older, she recognizes the significant impact of her visibility. “It means to me that I’m a microphone,” she told Dazed during an interview for her cover feature. “I am my own person and I have my own experiences, but for me, as a role model, I try to use my personal experience to broadcast the positives and also the negatives in life, because a lot of LGBTQ+ youth go unrecognized in every way. I think I am here to share those experiences: to voice them, but also to enhance them. So the world can know, ‘We are here, we are queer, we are here to stay, and we aren’t going anywhere.’”
At every turn, Dwyane and Gabrielle have vocalized their avid support of their daughter. The world can be a cruel place, and the Wades have experienced that firsthand. People have written think-pieces about the teen and have called her vicious names because of her transition. The negativity has only strengthened Zaya’s resolve, but it has caused her to remain cautious. She told Dazed she has to filter her social media to keep her mental health intact.
“There are some highs and some lows,” said the model and activist. “I mean, a lot of attention equals a lot more hate, a lot of transphobia, and [there is] a lot of pressure on me, but I’m also able to reach more people. The positives of having such an inclusive platform completely outweigh all of the negativity online, which my support system has enabled me to filter out. It has allowed me to let in the positivity and distribute it to all of the trans people in the world who need a voice and give them a platform to get inspired to live with themselves without being afraid.”
During her interview, Zaya also answered a few questions written by admirers. One person wanted to know what advice she had for other trans kids. “You’re not alone! There are so many people out there. I wish I knew that as a kid because I felt so isolated, thinking there was no one else like me,” she said. “And the percentage of trans adults versus trans children is such a wide difference. [When you’re] a child at school you’re like, ‘I’m trans, and I don’t see many trans people, so I feel isolated, I feel different from anyone.’”
“But that is not the only community,” Zaya further stated. “There are thousands of communities waiting [for you], and the trans community is forever growing. Even if you can’t have direct contact with them, just seeing their experience is so accessible because of social media. Other people can inspire you.” Check out more from Zaya Wade’s photoshoot with Dazed magazine above.
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When Gabrielle Union married Dwyane Wade in 2014, she not only stepped into the role of a wife but also a stepparent. The former Miami Heat shooting guard already had three children, whereas Union was brand new to motherhood. In 2008, the same year that the couple embarked on a relationship, Wade gained custody over his children. Although the Being Mary Jane actress has spent over a decade watching Zaya, Zaire, and Zavier grow up, she still struggles with being labeled as a “stepparent.”
Union reflected on her role with Wade’s children in her HelloBeautiful cover story this month (February). During the interview, she explained the confusion she faced upon embarking on this new journey. “When I became a stepmom, I was like, ‘I don’t know what I’m supposed to be doing,’” the actress said. She continued to question whether she should “be a friend” to the kids, or whether she should assume a more maternal role. Eventually, Union concluded that she couldn’t abide by typical labels. “I had to figure out how to be consistent, nurturing, and compassionate, and love each of them,” she reflected. “I knew that one size fits all was not gonna work.”
The Truth be Told star also spoke out about her transition to becoming a stepmom with podcast host Glennon Doyle. She reflected on the importance of consistency, especially when presenting herself to the children. Union explained, “whatever personality I was trying on that day, or whoever I was, I just needed to be consistent so they can get used to me.”
They’ve already gone through so much upheaval, moving states away, not knowing anyone. Having gone through a divorce, I knew I needed to be consistent.” Furthermore, she emphasized the importance of harboring a quality relationship with her stepchildren. “I knew that when I married him, I was married to them,” she said.
The A-List couple welcomed Kaavia to their blended family in 2018 via surrogacy. Together, Union and Wade the children’s book Shady Baby in 2021. The 50-year-old had also previously written Welcome to the Party, which honors nontraditional families. For all things related to hip hop and pop culture, check back with HNHH later.
Gabrielle Union says that she’d want Ryan Destiny or Coco Jones to play her in a biopic about her life. If the story were to take place at an older age, she’d go with Ashanti or Janet Jackson. Union discussed the hypothetical casting during a recent interview with Hello Beautiful. For the piece, Union spoke with the creator of the MeToo movement, Tarana Burke.
“I think young me would be somewhere between Ryan Destiny, Coco Jones,” Gabrielle Union said when asked for a casting. “And then older me? I’d say Janet. Maybe Ashanti could play me in my 30s, early 40s—and then Miss Janet.”
The interview comes amid Union’s appearance in season three of Apple TV+’s true crime drama Truth Be Told. The iconic actress plays Eva, a high school principal driven by raising awareness for missing Black girls in her community. Speaking with the outlet, Union explained that she was looking to take on more light-hearted roles at the time she was cast. However, she says that she trusts Octavia Spencer, who stars in the series, and decided to take on the role for her.
“After The Inspection tapped into darkness in me, I wasn’t prepared to confront it (in a healthy way). I was still reeling and unwinding from that. I was like, ‘I can’t do any more darkness, but I can coast through some comedies, so please let’s concentrate on comedies for 2022,’” Union recalled.
She continued: “My team was like, ‘I know you want to concentrate on comedies but we have this offer to do season three of Truth Be Told with Octavia. We know you guys are friends, but we just think this subject matter is something you might be interested in.’ Octavia must have hit me right after that, and we talked a bit. We have been trying to work together again for over 20 years. I trust her in a way that I don’t trust most people in this town in our industry, which is saying a lot. So if I was gonna do it, it would need to be with someone I trust, like Octavia.”
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