Early Life and Education of Gabrielle Union: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Gabrielle Union. A timeline of key moments.

Gabrielle Union is an American actress, model, and author who began her career in the 1990s with television sitcom appearances. She gained recognition with supporting roles in teen films like "She's All That" and "10 Things I Hate About You" in 1999. Her breakthrough role came in 2000 with the teen film "Bring It On".

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 5, 2001: Marriage to Chris Howard

On May 5, 2001, Gabrielle Union married NFL player Chris Howard.

October 2005: Separation from Chris Howard

In October 2005, Gabrielle Union separated from her husband, Chris Howard.

June 2, 2012: Participation in Global Race for the Cure

On Saturday, June 2, 2012, Gabrielle Union participated in the Global Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C., honoring her friend Kristen Martinez, who had passed away from breast cancer.

August 2012: Call for Romney to Release Tax Returns

In August 2012, Gabrielle Union urged Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to release his tax returns and birth certificate, noting that his father had done so when he was a presidential candidate.

July 2013: Reaction to Zimmerman's Acquittal

In July 2013, following George Zimmerman's acquittal in the death of Trayvon Martin, Gabrielle Union remarked, "Apparently walking while black is a crime punishable by death."

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 on Instagram and Twitter urging anyone with information to report it to authorities.

August 30, 2014: Marriage to Dwyane Wade

On August 30, 2014, Gabrielle Union married NBA player Dwyane Wade in Miami, Florida, becoming a stepmother to his three children. They signed a prenuptial agreement.