Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have announced they are parting ways, after being married since 2014. Together they have raised three children – Zaire (16), Zaya (13) and Kaavia (12). Additionally, Wade also has two other children from previous relationships.
Recently, this couple caused considerable debate when discussing their finances during an interview. When discussing splitting bills 50/50 they provoked conversations regarding gender roles within marriages and spurred renewed conversations regarding equality in relationships.
Rumors of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Split
Gabrielle Union is one of Hollywood’s most accomplished women. As seen in Bring It On, Gabrielle has amassed an impressive resume that includes acting, girl-bossing and entrepreneurship – not to mention earning herself a reputation as someone not afraid to voice her opinions. Recently featured on Black Millionaires as part of an interview, Gabrielle revealed that both she and Dwyane Wade shared equal financial responsibilities which caused an uproar on social media.
They first met while cohosting a sponsored Super Bowl party in 2007, but didn’t start dating until 2009. Engaged by then and finally tied the knot on August 30 at Chateau Artisan hotel in Miami; Being Mary Jane cocreators Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil as well as Ludacris and Eudoxie were present for their ceremony.
Since their marriage, Union and Arnett have enjoyed living the high life. Together they’ve enjoyed frequent luxury travel adventures while equally supporting each other’s professional endeavors; Union frequently posting updates about Arnett’s success on her social media accounts.
However, things do not appear to be going as smoothly. A report from Deuxmoi suggested that Union and Kaavia might be considering parting ways; though we can’t independently verify these claims. Media Take Out noted that Union hadn’t posted any photos featuring either her husband or daughter Kaavia since over a month.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s Relationship
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are among the most-awarded couples in Hollywood, with Gabrielle Union serving as an actress, best-selling author, powerhouse producer, and humorous social media influencer; Wade being an NBA all-star and two-time champion. Yet the relationship has seen its share of difficulties as well.
Wade first met Union while cohosting a charity event in 2007. They eventually started dating, even though Wade was still locked in a bitter custody dispute with Siohvaughn Funches (with whom he married in 2002 and shares two children), yet he proposed to Union.
After three years of fertility difficulties, Kaavia James was successfully delivered via surrogate in November 2018 after three years. In her memoir We’re Going to Need More Wine, Bring It On actress Lisa Bonet shared her heartbreaking journey of infertility as well as what steps were taken to ensure her daughter could have the chance at living a full and healthy life.
Wade and Union first made headlines together at a Summer Groove Publix charities benefit dinner in July 2010. Wade donned a black suit while Union donned an eye-catching dress featuring an elegant high thigh slit. Later, they appeared together again at Broadway’s Ain’t No Mo’ premiere; at this event, both stars donned all-black ensembles while walking down the red carpet together as both producer and cast member for this new musical production.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s Baby
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have always been an exemplary couple. Married since 2014, the couple welcomed Kaavia James into their family this past May and have spent time establishing their unique parenting style after having tried multiple blended family approaches in prior relationships; Wade already having Zaire, Zaya, Xavier (with former partners Siohvaughn Funches & Aja Metoyer).
Recently, Wade opened up about his mental challenge of raising his younger son on the Club Shay Shay podcast and how it had nearly led to him ending things with Union after learning of Metoyer’s pregnancy with him in 2013. According to Wade, this experience was one of the hardest he’d had to go through during his life and almost caused them to part ways because it hurt so badly.
Wade has made every effort to put forth his best efforts for their family despite emotional struggles, as evidenced by the photos posted to Instagram by Bring It On actress Jillian Union that showed them enjoying quality time on a yacht in Spain. These pictures included sweet images such as basketball legend Dwyane Wade cradling his daughter Kaavia’s head in his arms and steamy ones like Union leaning against the boat railing with her hand on her hip – they even welcomed daughter Kaavia for part of the day!
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s Wedding
Gabrielle Union doesn’t care what others think of her marriage. Recently, the actress caused outrage when she revealed that she and Dwyane Wade, her husband from Bring It On fame, split household bills equally despite backlash online – they stand by their decision!
Union was interviewed on the Black Millionaires podcast and revealed that she and Wade share equal financial responsibilities. Additionally, Union stated her desire to combat a “scarcity mindset”, as she and Wade work collaboratively in managing their household finances in order to support their family.
Union has been married to retired NBA superstar Dwyane Wade since 2014 and they share one daughter together named Kaavia. Union also steps-mothers his children from previous relationships including Zaire, Zaya, Xavier and Dahveon; with Union providing partial custody.
Despite a contentious past, they’ve managed to remain together for over a decade and appear content in their current relationship. They regularly attend events together and act as role models for many couples; furthermore they don’t shy away from sharing their relationship pet peeves openly – such as Wade confessing his irritation at backseat driving driving him crazy or her tendency to snore often!
