Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gabrielle Union

Discover the career path of Gabrielle Union, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Gabrielle Union is an American actress whose career began in the 1990s with numerous television sitcom appearances and supporting roles in teen films like "She's All That" and "10 Things I Hate About You". Her breakthrough role came in 2000 with the teen film "Bring It On", which significantly boosted her prominence in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2004: Neutrogena Spokeswoman

In 2004, Gabrielle Union became a spokeswoman for Neutrogena.

2008: Support for Barack Obama's presidential campaign

In 2008, Gabrielle Union supported Barack Obama in his presidential campaign.

2010: Launch of Love & Blessings clothing line

In 2010, Gabrielle Union launched Love & Blessings, a clothing line for plus-sized women, inspired by her sister.

June 2, 2012: Global Race for the Cure

On Saturday, June 2, 2012, Gabrielle Union ran in the Global Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C., in honor of her friend Kristen Martinez, who died from breast cancer.

2012: Spokesperson for Planned Parenthood's breast health initiative

In 2012, Gabrielle Union became a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood's breast health initiative and launched the Women Are Watching campaign with other actresses.

March 2014: Release of Vanilla Puddin' wine

In March 2014, Gabrielle Union released her first wine, named Vanilla Puddin'.

July 8, 2014: Call for Information on Tanganyika Williams' Murder

On July 8, 2014, after the murder of Tanganyika Williams, the aunt of NBA player Matt Barnes, Gabrielle Union posted calls on Instagram and Twitter for information regarding the killer.

October 2014: Designing T-shirts for Women Are Watching campaign

In October 2014, it was announced that Gabrielle Union would be designing T-shirts to bring attention to the Women Are Watching campaign.

November 2014: "Take a Stand" campaign

In November 2014, the office of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced a campaign titled "Take a Stand" and its commission of a short film featuring Gabrielle Union and Tika Sumpter.

April 2017: Announcement of Memoir

In April 2017, Gabrielle Union announced her first book, a memoir titled "We're Going to Need More Wine," featuring personal stories and reflections on sexuality, womanhood, friendship, race, marriage, and beauty.

We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True

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October 17, 2017: Release of "We're Going to Need More Wine"

On October 17, 2017, Gabrielle Union's memoir, "We're Going to Need More Wine", was released. The book was published by Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.

We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True

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May 2020: Release of "Welcome to the Party"

In May 2020, Gabrielle Union released her first children's book, "Welcome to the Party", an ode to newborns and non-traditional families that was inspired by her daughter.

Welcome to the Party

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2020: Collaboration with JusticeLA

In 2020, Gabrielle Union collaborated with JusticeLA to create a public service announcement #SuingToSaveLives about the health of people in L.A. County jails amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Relaunch of Flawless haircare brand

In 2020, Gabrielle Union relaunched her haircare brand, Flawless, for women with textured hair, offering affordable and customizable products. That same year, she joined Bitsy's as a cofounder.