“They didn’t want a Black character”: Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union opens up about being rejected from a movie due to her ethnicity

Gabrielle Union opens up about facing discrimination.(Image via Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)

Dwyane Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, has built a pretty successful career for herself in Hollywood, even though she has gone through a lot of traumatic experiences while doing so. A few hours ago, Gabrielle Union reunited with her “Bring It On” cast to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary. While Gabrielle Union looked excited at the event, she had opened up about the reason behind working on the movie and being rejected by another movie for her ethnicity.

Dwyane Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, opens up about being rejected by a film because of her ethnicity

A few months ago, Dwyane Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, revealed that 25 years ago, she was actually aiming for another movie. Gabrielle Union said, “The cheerleading movie I wanted about bank robbing [Sugar and Spice]…”The popular actress added, “They didn’t want to go Black on any of the characters…So it’s interesting, the group that didn’t want to commit to diversity didn’t seem to do well and the movie that was about righting the wrongs did well, and that included diversity.” This is not the first time that Gabrielle Union opened up about the discrimination that African American actors have faced while working in Holywood.In March 2025, Dwyane Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, made an appearance on Apple TV+’s new series, Number One on the Call Sheet, where she revealed the discrimination she has faced in Hollywood.Gabrielle Union 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…”

Dwyane Wade enjoys a lavish life with Gabrielle Union

Despite all the traumatic experiences she has faced, the “Being Mary Jane” star has paved her own path in Hollywood and is considered to be one of the most popular and talented actresses working in the industry. While Gabrielle Union has a highly successful career, her marriage to Dwyane Wade has also inspired millions of fans around the world.Both Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade were separated from their former spouses when the two fell in love with one another.The two dated for several years before they finally tied the knot in 2014. Now, Dwyane Wade enjoys a lavish life with his wife and their daughter, away from the drama.Also Read: “No job is worth feeling uneasy”: Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union opens up about protecting herself in Hollywood and the dark side of the film industry Go to Source