Gabrielle Union Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7½ in |
Weight | 57 kg |
Date of Birth | October 29, 1972 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Gabrielle Union is an American actor, model, voice actor, producer, and author who is known for her television roles like playing Special Agent Sydney “Syd” Burnett in the action crime comedy series L.A.’s Finest, Mary Jane Paul in the drama series Being Mary Jane, Detective Jane Seever in the NBC crime drama series Life, Dr. Courtney Ellis in the CBS medical drama series City of Angels, Perri Reed in the ABC series Night Stalker, Tracy Monaghan in the sitcom Goode Behavior, Keesha Hamilton in the family drama series 7th Heaven, Nala (voice) in the animated series The Lion Guard, and Renee Slater in the ABC comedy-drama series Ugly Betty. Gabrielle Union has also been a part of various movies including 10 Things I Hate About You, Two Can Play That Game, Bring It On, The Brothers, Deliver Us from Eva, The Perfect Holiday, Cadillac Records, Think Like a Man Too, and Cheaper by the Dozen.
Born Name
Gabrielle Monique Union
Nick Name
Gabrielle, Gab
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nationality
Education
She got educated at the University of Nebraska and later shifted to Cuesta College.
Gabrielle, then went on to pursue a degree in sociology from UCLA.
During her senior year at UCLA, she pursued an internship at the Judith Fontaine Modeling & Talent Agency.
Occupation
Actor, Model, Voice Actor, Producer, Author
Family
- Father – Sylvester E. Union (Business Executive and Military Sergeant)
- Mother – Theresa ‘Glass’ (Manager at a Phone Company and Social Worker)
- Others – Sylvester Union, Sr. (Paternal Grandfather), Etta Helen Nails (Paternal Grandmother), John Glass (Maternal Grandfather), Gloria G. Davis (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Gabrielle Union has been signed to –
- Jeff Morrone Management
- United Talent Agency
- Management 360
- Primary Wave Entertainment, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, Califonia, United States
Net Worth
Her net worth has been $40 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7½ in or 171 cm
Weight
126 pounds or 57 kg
Boyfriend / Spouse
Gabrielle Union dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Gabrielle Union is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Dimpled Cheeks
- Her enigmatic smile
Measurements
36-24-36 in or 91.5-61-91.5 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Bra Size
34B
Shoe Size
10 (US) or 7.5 (UK) or 40.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
In May 2014, she appeared in a Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Solutions oil-free foaming cleanser TV commercial.
Gabrielle became the foremost celebrity ambassador for a nail care products brand, SensatioNail in 2014.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
Playing a cheerleader in the 2000 movie Bring It On opposite Kirsten Dunst. She was also appreciated for her role as a doctor in the CBS TV series City of Angels in 2000.
Some of her other movies are Bad Boys II (2003) opposite Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, Deliver Us From Eva (2003) with LL Cool J, Cadillac Records in 2008 and Think Like a Man in 2012.
First Film
She made her acting debut with the 1999 teen romantic comedy movie She’s All That where she played the role of Katarina “Katie” Darlingson.
Her first movie as a lead actor was the romantic comedy film Deliver Us from Eva (2003) where she appeared as Evangeline “Eva” Dandrige.
First TV Show
Gabrielle first appeared on television in 1993 in ABC’s sitcom Family Matters where she played the minor role of a mall girl in an episode titled “Scenes from a Mall.” Her role was uncredited.
Her next appearance was in 1995, and 1996 in NBC’s series Saved by the Bell: The New Class where she got to play the role of Hilary / Jennifer in 2 episodes.
Personal Trainer
She exercises in the presence of personal trainer Ahmad Baari. He makes her work out 90 minutes a day, which mostly includes cardio and stretching exercises. She does kickboxing as well.
When she doesn’t get much time to go to a gym, Gabrielle exercises in her trailer or at home, where she tries to do a circuit (tries to complete that in 2 minutes) which includes 20 jumping jacks, running in a place for 30 seconds, 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 15 curls, and 15 squats. From where does she get her motivation to work out? Readout more from here.
Gabrielle Union Favorite Things
- Football Team – Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Music – Lil’ Kim, 50 Cent, and Luther Vandross
- Food – Omaha Steaks, Cajun-style rib eyes: medium well with some stank seasoning
- Movie – Grease (1978)
- Dancer – Cha Cha
- Animal – Dog
- Book – The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Source – BostonHerald.com, Wikipedia.org
Gabrielle Union Facts
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