Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade (born October 29, 1972) is an American actress, activist and writer. He began his career in the 1990s, appearing on a television sitcom, before landing supporting roles in the teen comedy film He's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You (1999). His breakthrough role was in the 2000 movie Bring It On.
The Union is also known for his performance in the romantic comedy film The Brothers (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Daddy's Little Girls < , Think Like a Man (2012) and Think Like a Man Too (2014). He has also starred in the role of the CBS series of the City of Angels (2000) and the movie Bad Boys II (2003), Cradle 2 the Grave (2003), which is critically acclaimed by Neo Ned (2005), Cadillac Records (2008), Big Five (2014) and Infringes In (2018). In 2013, Union began starring as a lead character in the BET Being Mary Jane drama series, where he had received critical acclaim and the NAACP Image Award. She starred in the 2016 film The Birth of a Nation, and then appeared in Almost Christmas (2016) and Sleepless (2017).
Union is also the author of a memoir, We Will Need More Wine (2017), and an activist working on issues related to women's health and violence against women.
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Gabrielle Union was born in Omaha, Nebraska, daughter of Theresa (Glass), manager of telephone companies and social workers, and Sylvester E. Union, a business executive and military sergeant. She grew up Catholic. During her childhood, she was taught to be "an independent woman, standing on my own two feet, and that is the path I choose to take." According to Union, her mother taught her to have a "world perspective" and took her to a gay pride march at the age of eight after the family moved to Pleasanton, California, where she attended Foothill High School.
His parents divorced after 30 years of marriage. The Union has said, "They handle their divorce and our next transition into a mixed family with grace and dignity and respect.He always puts us first and does not involve us.I'm lucky that I can reflect what my parents are doing and always put the kids They're pretty amazing, I'm lucky. "
Union grew up with self-esteem issues related to her appearance, because she believed that blondes were "beauty ideal" and "if I do not look like that, then I have to be ugly." He is keen to be acknowledged for his physical appearance. "I was never considered beautiful." In my college football memories, Union reflects, "In my family if you can not talk about Cornhusker football - that means knowing the black shirt defense, knowing the I-back formation - then you can not have an opinion.When I first visited the Nebraska campus and I seeing Turner Gill walk, I'm scared, it's like the biggest moment of the stars I've ever experienced in my life.But that's because I grew up in a household that always talks specifically Cornhusker Football and Big 8 sports, at the time. "
Union said that his personality as a young man "means" until his coach A.J. Johnson exposed him to the behavior during the second party was present.
In 1992, at the age of 19, Union was attacked and raped on his part-time job at a Payless shoe store by a robber. Union has stated that he will not survive the attack if it was not for the lessons he learned by watching Oprah Winfrey's talk show. He later managed to sue Payless for negligence, alleging that the store failed to warn employees about the attacker, who had been identified positively robbing another Payless location before the rape.
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Careers
Initial role
Union attended the University of Nebraska, where he played in the club's soccer team, before moving to Cuesta College. He was eventually transferred to UCLA and earned a degree in sociology. While studying there in his senior year, he was apprenticed in Judith Fontaine Modeling & amp; Talents Agent to earn extra academic credits. When she came to work as an apprentice, Judith Fontaine thought she was very beautiful, she asked Union to get some photos so her agency could order them as a model. He got a picture and Fontaine ordered it as a model.
Union started her acting career in a small role. His first audition was for Saved by Bell . Other previous roles include teenage movies such as 10 Hal I Hate About You , She All That , and Love & amp; Basketball . In 1997, Union appeared in the sixth season episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" - "Sons and Daughters" as Klingon N'Garen. He also appeared in Sister, Sister as Vanessa, in Smart Guy as Denise, and in five episodes of 7th Heaven as Keesha Hamilton.
2000-09
Union appeared in the 2000 movie Love & amp; Basketball . That same year, he performed the role of Isis in the cheerleading film Bring It On, opposite Kirsten Dunst. Bring It On helps push Union into the mainstream. Union has said that of all his movies, Bring It On gave him the "biggest push". This caused Union to be cast in the CBS television drama City of Angels as Dr. Courtney Ellis. Union is featured in the The Brothers and is considered to have "a sickening sincerity, even when he falsified the truth." Union was instrumental in her first lead role in the 2003 film Delivering Us from Eva with LL Cool J. This is the second time she has worked with rapper since making a cameo in "Paradise" video in 2002. When casting Eva, Gary Hardwick is looking for an actress who can change "from funny to sharp and dramatic." Hardwick previously worked with Union at The Brothers and believed he was perfect for Eva's role. The Union's role in the film is filled with praise, with Dustin Putman from All-Reviews.com writing that he is "the star attraction, and the number one reason to even consider seeing a movie." The Union drew influences from his father for the "hard" appearance he had in the movie, admitting he had stolen it from him.
In 2003, Union landed the role of Will Smith's girlfriend, Syd, in the movie Bad Boys II, the best-selling box office success of more than $ 273 million worldwide. Union feels that he has been "blessed" with his role in the film, feeling it elevates his career. The following year he appeared in Something Created by the . Union starred in Jamie Foxx in the film Breakin 'All the Rules in 2004. The film is not popular among critics. She appeared in the 2005 film Neo Ned , starred in Jeremy Renner and described an African-American woman with a delusion that she was Adolf Hitler. They are noted by Mark Olsen of the Los Angeles Times as having "odd, offbeat chemistry that drives movies." She won an award for Best Actress at Neo Ned at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the film received awards at several festivals.
She starred in a 2005 remake of The Honeymooners with comedian Cedric The Entertainer. Union starred in the short-lived ABC series Night Stalker . He called the series "rework" rather than remake. Union acknowledged that at the time of obtaining the manuscript, he was turned off, but became interested after reading the manuscript at the urging of his agent. He later met with serial maker Frank Spotnitz and executive producer Daniel Sackheim, who told him that they thought about it whenever they thought of the character. In 2006, he starred as a love interest Busta Rhymes in the music video for Rhymes' "I Love My Chick".
Union starred in the 2007 movie Daddy's Little Girls by Tyler Perry (released on Valentine's Day). She plays the role of Julia Rossmore, a romantically challenged lawyer. The role is written by remembering it. Before working with Perry, he went to see his stage show to understand him and his audience. She filmed Daddy's Little Girls during the summer of 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. Union is seen as doing a good character together with Idris Elba and having a "sense of comedic timing". The Union character also draws a comparison for Eva, her role in Delivering Us from Eva . According to Union, Perry specifically approached him for not changing the role of being the same character. Union made an appearance on the 2007 Christmas film The Perfect Holiday , which opens on December 12th. Because she has no children of her own, Union uses her mother and sister to portray a single mother divorced from three people in the film. Union initially rejected the role, because she did not want to get a typecast to play a mother until she was told about other actresses who have played a similar role and still find success in their careers.
In an interview with Art Nouveau Magazine, the Union complained about the lack of roles for black actresses and actor in Hollywood: "There used to be black special roles, if you know Denzel is filming you know that interest wife, girl or love will be black [but] it does not always happen again.You are in that room with every actress who is extraordinarily gifted of every color, and that is a battle of the air, it's tough ". In addition, although he often plays a weak and insecure character, Union believes that "Hollywood needs to recognize all the nuances of African-American beauty."
In 2008 the Union appeared in Ugly Betty for three episodes (36-38) as Renee's sister, Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa L. Williams) and Daniel Meade (Eric Mabius) love. He also made a cameo appearance in the music video for Ne-Yo's "Miss Independent". Union appeared in the 2008 movie Cadillac Records . Union is reported to have signed a contract with the film in March 2008. He plays Geneva Wade, who later married Muddy Waters. Waters is portrayed by Jeffrey Wright, whose Union is playing the opposite. The Union also works with Beyoncà ©  ©, whom he has known since he was a teenager. Union was seen as a "pleasant surprise" for the film and his performance was said to have shown he had a greater acting range than his previous roles. Union then called on taking the role of Geneva Wade in the movie the best business decision he ever made. Union appeared in the 2008 movie Meet Dave , playing the love interest of Eddie Murphy's character. Union said the movie was a gift. That same year, he wrote the introduction for Hill Harper Letter to Younger Sister: DEFINE Your Destiny . Union joined the cast of the US television series Live on NBC and appeared in four episodes before the cancellation in May 2009. She appeared in the ABC FlashForward series with John Cho and Joseph Fiennes as Zoey Andata , the role he nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress Supporters in Serial Drama in 2010.
2010s
She appeared in the episode of Army Wives and NTSF: SD: SUV in 2010 and 2011. Union will reportedly join the cast in June 2010. Union reported in May 2011 to have landing role in Think Like a Man, romantic comedy based on Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man , and indie film, Family Tree >. In June 2011, Union defended the music video for Rihanna's single "Man Down" after it sparked a controversy for Rihanna depicting a rape victim shooting and killing her assailant. The Union states that every rape victim is "unique", which extends to how they believe justice should be done.
In January 2012, Union was announced to be a participant in the Bounce TV documentary Our History . In 2012 he worked with Tyler Perry on the romantic comedy Good Deeds , playing the role of Natalie, Perry Perry Wesley Deeds wife candidate. Union said that after he read the script he became interested in working with Tyler Perry again. and enjoy working with the players. She later appeared in the movie Steve Harvey Think Like A Man . Union associated with his character from married and divorced young. She and Meagan Good are seen to have used their "direct characters to add spots to the comic spirit as well." The next appearance is In Our Nature . The film is the debut of director Brian Savelson, writing ability that impressed Union. Savelson has offered Union a two-year role before the film's release, in 2010. The Union sees In Our Nature as a personal victory for his career.
In 2013, he started starring in the network show BET Being Mary Jane . Union learned from the series while auditioning for Scandal for the role of Olivia Pope, who eventually went to Kerry Washington. Union has said he is satisfied with losing his role in scandal to Washington: "I do not get scandal , but I get something better - which is my own show." The Union was impressed with the quality and professionalism of the event. Also in 2013 the Union starred in the short film Ava DuVernay The Door as part of the Miu Miu Women's Tales campaign.
Union replicated its role as a Christian in Think Like a Man Too in 2014, which received most of the negative reviews. He believes the film will run well and face comparison with his character, who was a newly married union at the time, a resemblance he ignores by insisting he keeps his relationship "fun, fresh and exciting". Union was announced in July 2014 as producer in the film Lifetime With This Ring . She is featured in Chris Rock Big Five , playing the role of the Rock character. Union sees its character as being similar to a Kardashian family member or Braxton's sister. In November 2015, Union began voicing Nala in the Disney series and series of The Lion Guard . In October 2016, Union was featured in The Birth of a Nation as Esther, who was raped during the film. Union declared in an op-ed with the Los Angeles Times that he took a role because he was associated with it as a rape victim. Union has an important role as Rachel Meyers at Almost Christmas , released in November 2016. Ariel Scotti of The New York Times imitated the performance of the Union: "Any exaggerated phrase that falls out of character , Rachel's words, vengeful, and childish bring viewers out of the movie experience. "
In 2017, Union launches Flawless by Gabrielle Union, a hair care product line serving people with textured hair. In September 2017, the Union announced a collaborative partnership with Invicta watches that included a series of hours he designed.
In 2019, he is set to reprise his role from Bad Boys 2, Syd Burnett, in the spin-off television series L.A. Best , starring Jessica Alba.
We Will Need More Wine
In April 2017, Union announced its first book, a memoir, titled We Will Need More Wine. The book "displays personal stories and reflections on the various topics that the contemporary landscape continues to define: sexuality, femininity, friendship, race, marriage, and beauty." Union describes the book as "the good, the bad, and the WTF." This book is published by Dey Street Books, a HarperCollins print, on October 17, 2017. In December 2017, We Will Need More Wine was named the Best Book of the Year by a Black Writer by The Root.
Other commercial projects
Union is the spokesperson for Neutrogena. He became affiliated with Neutrogena in 2004. It was reported in November 2014 that the Union became an ambassador for SensatiaNail nail polish company. She became the first celebrity ambassador and creative advisor. In 2010, Union launched Love & amp; Blessing, clothing line for plus-sized women. The line was inspired by a complete Union sister. In March 2014, Union released its first winery, "Vanilla Puddin '".
Activism
Union is a supporter for attackers and has voiced his support for Jada, a Texas teenager who was sexually assaulted after fainting at the party; Her sexual assault was filmed and posted in an online clip, and has been ridiculed by others on social networking sites.
The Union also talked about the importance of therapy and how he received family and workplace support to access therapy quickly.
Union talks about the shooting of Trayvon Martin and states, "When you have influence, I think it's the responsible thing to do, to talk about a problem when you see injustice, I'm still fighting for Trayvon... we all have to." In the months following Martin's death, Union backed a petition requesting Florida District Attorney Norman Wolfinger to file a lawsuit against George Zimmerman. After Zimmerman was released from the indictment of Martin's death in July 2013, Union commented, "It seems that walking while being black is a crime that can be put to death." Union is angered by Todd Akin's position on abortion, which he describes as a woman who can not get pregnant in the case of "legitimate rape". Tanganyika Williams, the aunt of NBA player Matt Barnes, died on July 8, 2014. Union posted on Instagram and Twitter, calling on anyone who has information about Aunt Barnes's assassins to report their information to the authorities.
Winfrey states that the reception speech of Union's Fierce and Fearless Award - in which the Union admits that he once reveled "in gossip and rumor" - inspired him because he "had never heard an honest person publicly or private concern about competition and a strong drive to see and succeed in Hollywood. "
In February 2012, the Union was identified as a person suspected by airport security and subjected to "hairdressing". He tweeted about the experience. "Hopefully my weaving will not cause turbulence," Union said jokingly. "It's definitely very strong."
Union ran on Global Race for Cure in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in honor of his friend Christian Martinez, who died of breast cancer. Union is present at Newseum in Washington, D.C. on August 23, 2013, and launched a limited edition March 1963 on the Washington stamp to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the parade.
Politics
In 2008, Union supported Barack Obama in his presidency campaign, his fascinating election was different from the previous election. After working on a failed pilot for Army Wives, Union was appointed by President Obama to work with the National Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women. Obama contacted him specifically after learning that the pilot had failed. Union is participating in Obama's "Greater Together" campaign initiative as part of his reelection campaign in 2012. The Union called on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to release taxes and birth certificates, noting his father George W. Romney has released his own temporary tax refund of a presidential candidate. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed's office in November 2014 announced a campaign called "Take a Stand" and a commission from a short film featuring Union and Tika Sumpter.
Philanthropy
Union is Ambassador at Susan G. Komen for Circle of Promise Cure. Union became the spokesperson for the Planned Parenthood breast health initiative and launched the Women Are Watching campaign with other actresses in 2012. In October 2014, it was announced that the Union would design a T-shirt to bring attention to the Women Are Watching campaign.
Personal life
While in high school, Union is dating future NBA players, Jason Kidd. Union said Kidd broke up with him two weeks before the junior prom. Union met with NFL player Chris Howard at a party in 1999. They married on May 5, 2001, and split in October 2005. The divorce was completed in 2006. Union said that when he divorced he "realized that he had not made a choice of votes it is best for him to pursue his hopes and dreams and his aspirations and passions. "In an interview in 2014, Union stated that he may have rushed into the relationship for the wrong reasons, and said that," in my 20s, get the ring. " Union had previously reflected that he spent most of the marriage "upset" and from that relationship, he realized that the man in his life was "just human."
In 2009, Union began dating NBA players Dwyane Wade. According to Wade, he and Union briefly split up at some point in early 2013 due to career demands. The couple is reconciled and engaged in December 2013, shortly after Wade's third child was born with an old friend. Union married Wade on August 30, 2014, in Miami, Florida, becoming stepmother to her three children. Union stated in a pre-wedding interview that he and Wade will sign a prenuptial agreement to protect their personal assets. Union and Wade spend their honeymoon in the Maldives and Tanzania.
Movieography
Movies
Television
Penghargaan dan nominasi
Akademi Fiksi Ilmiah, Fantasi & amp; Film Horor
Festival Film Hitam Amerika
Di Balik Penghargaan Aktor Suara
BET Awards
Penghargaan Komedi BET
Penghargaan Black Reel
Penghargaan Derby Emas
Penghargaan Gambar NAACP
NAMIC Vision Awards
Festival Film Internasional Palm Beach
Penghargaan Hollywood Muda
Referensi
Tautan eksternal
- Gabrielle Union di IMDb
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