Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union turns heads on red carpet days after she opened up about her uncomfortable experiences in Hollywood

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 14, 2025, 11:15 IST

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Following Dwyane Wade's surgery to remove cancer cells, his wife, Gabrielle Union, made a stunning appearance at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in a Celia Kritharioti Couture dress. Union also recently contributed to the 'Number One on the Call Sheet' documentary, discussing the challenges faced by African American actors in Hollywood and how Wade's health issues impacted their family.

Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union turns heads on red carpet days after she opened up about her uncomfortable experiences in Hollywood

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Dwyane Wade’s wife, famous Hollywood actress, Gabrielle Union, has been a source of strength to the NBA legend as he went through surgery to remove cancer cells from his body. While Dwyane Wade is busy spreading awareness among his fans and talking about his experience, his wife, Gabrielle Union, turned heads as she attended the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards recently.

Dwyane Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, stunned everyone in a sparkly dress at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards

The event was held a few days ago on 8th April at The Lot at Formosa in Los Angeles. Gabrielle Union stunned everyone as she appeared in a white sparkly dress from the luxurious collection of Celia Kritharioti Couture Spring 2025.

Gabrille Union kept her hair in a sleek low bun as she opted for minimal makeup and jewellery. The Hollywood actress was spotted wearing diamond studs and a few diamond rings as she posed on the red carpet.
The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards was attended by many celebrities, including Dylan Sprouse, Barbara Palvin, Hailey Bieber, Ciara and more. At the event, $500,000 was awarded as grants in 5 categories of fashion.
Dwyane Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, had a stunning red carpet appearance just days after she contributed in the Number One on the Call Sheet documentary, which was released a few weeks back on AppleTV+.
Gabrielle Union spoke about her experience of working in the Hollywood industry and how difficult it is for actors of African American descent.
The famous actress said, "When you have a more coarse grade of hair, when you have melanin, thicker nose, wider nose, wider lips, you’re not considered, you know, a classic beauty�?
Gabrielle Union continued, "I started feeling invisible, like my beauty wasn’t wanted. As a romantic lead? No. My look was appealing enough. But not so overpowering that it overshadows the White lead.�?br/>Gabrielle Union has also been in the news recently as she opened up how Dwyane Wade’s health issues had an effect on their family and even their marriage.
However, Dwyane Wade is healthy now after his surgery, which removed a large part of one of his kidneys that had cancer cells. The NBA legend had kept his health issues under wraps and recently opened up about it after he fully recovered from the illness and is now spending all his time creating more awareness about it.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have been married for a decade and are busy raising their children together.
Also Read: "Tried to break up with her": Dwyane Wade once spoke about wanting to end things with Gabrielle Union as another woman was pregnant with his child

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