Gabrielle Union is an American actress, activist, and author. She is married to activist and former NBA player Dwyane Wade. She is known for her role in Bring It On and has appeared in films such as 10 Things I Hate About You, Welcome to Collinwood, Bad Boys II, Almost Christmas, and Breaking In. Union has also starred in the television series Being Mary Jane and L.A.'s Finest and the Apple Original series Truth Be Told. She has written two memoirs and two children's books.