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 who began her career in the 1990s with television sitcom appearances before transitioning to supporting roles in teen films like "She's All That" and "10 Things I Hate About You" in 1999. She achieved widespread recognition and a breakthrough role in the 2000 teen film "Bring It On."

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2004: Union became a spokeswoman for Neutrogena

In 2004, Gabrielle Union became a spokeswoman for Neutrogena.

2008: Union supported Barack Obama in his 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: Union ran in the 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: Union became a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood and launched the Women Are Watching campaign

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, Vanilla Puddin'.

July 8, 2014: Union seeks information on Tanganyika Williams' murder

On July 8, 2014, after the murder of Tanganyika Williams, the aunt of NBA player Matt Barnes, Gabrielle Union used Instagram and Twitter to ask for information regarding Tanganyika's killer to be reported to authorities.

October 2014: Union to design 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: Announcement of "Take a Stand" campaign and short film

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

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April 2017: Announcement of memoir "We're Going to Need More Wine"

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. It 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", inspired by her daughter and non-traditional families.

Welcome to the Party

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2020: Union collaborated with JusticeLA to create a PSA about the health of people in L.A. County jails

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, focusing on affordability and customization.

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2020: Union named in Time 100 list and encourages users to use VoteRiders

In 2020, Gabrielle Union was named in the Time 100 list of most influential people and encouraged Facebook users to make sure they had everything they needed to make their vote count by seeking out VoteRiders.