01of 47Smile for the CameraGabrielle Union and Dwyane Wadegot marriedin August 2014, and have been showing us what it means to have ablended familyever since!The actress is stepmom to her husband’s three children from a previous marriage, and the pair share daughterKaavia James, 4.Supportive, loving and forever making us jealous of theirfamily vacations, the Wades are the definition of #FamilyGoals.
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Smile for the Camera
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wadegot marriedin August 2014, and have been showing us what it means to have ablended familyever since!
The actress is stepmom to her husband’s three children from a previous marriage, and the pair share daughterKaavia James, 4.
Supportive, loving and forever making us jealous of theirfamily vacations, the Wades are the definition of #FamilyGoals.
02of 47Four of a Kindzaya wade/instagramZaya posted asweet group photowith her dad, her stepmom and her older brother on Instagram. “Wades 🫶🏾,” she wrote in the caption.
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Four of a Kind
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Zaya posted asweet group photowith her dad, her stepmom and her older brother on Instagram. “Wades 🫶🏾,” she wrote in the caption.
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A Braided Bond
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04of 47Making MemoriesDwyane Wade/InstagramLooks like a field day for Kaavia and Dad! Wade posted someadorable shotsfrom a day spent outside with his daughter, dubbing it “#Daddurday” in the caption.
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Making Memories
Dwyane Wade/Instagram
Looks like a field day for Kaavia and Dad! Wade posted someadorable shotsfrom a day spent outside with his daughter, dubbing it “#Daddurday” in the caption.
05of 47Tropical HolidayGabrielle Union/instagramChristmas 2022 seemed full ofsun and funfor Union, Wade and Kaavia. In a joint Instagram post, the couple shared a Reel of them posing with their daughter, who wore a Santa-themed outfit on the holiday.
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Tropical Holiday
Christmas 2022 seemed full ofsun and funfor Union, Wade and Kaavia. In a joint Instagram post, the couple shared a Reel of them posing with their daughter, who wore a Santa-themed outfit on the holiday.
06of 47Out of this WorldAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty for DisneyUnion voiced Meridian Clade in Disney’s animated filmStrange World, and her husband and daughter showed their support at the movie’s premiere in November 2022.
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Out of this World
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty for Disney
Union voiced Meridian Clade in Disney’s animated filmStrange World, and her husband and daughter showed their support at the movie’s premiere in November 2022.
07of 47Another Year of LoveDwyane Wade/InstagramAhead of Union’s 50th birthday in October, the actress posted a selfie with Kaavia and Wade to share her appreciation for her loved ones.“As we start this journey across the world for my 50th, I just want to luxuriate in my gratitude for my family, my amazing friends and all the friends I haven’t even met in person who have kept this train on the tracks this year, even after I collided with myself,” she wrote in herInstagramcaption. “Thank y’all for rockin with the old homie. I appreciate you guys more than you can imagine.#WadeWorldTour2022continues 🌍🙏🏾🎉🎂🥳🎈#ScorpioSeason”
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Another Year of Love
Ahead of Union’s 50th birthday in October, the actress posted a selfie with Kaavia and Wade to share her appreciation for her loved ones.
“As we start this journey across the world for my 50th, I just want to luxuriate in my gratitude for my family, my amazing friends and all the friends I haven’t even met in person who have kept this train on the tracks this year, even after I collided with myself,” she wrote in herInstagramcaption. “Thank y’all for rockin with the old homie. I appreciate you guys more than you can imagine.#WadeWorldTour2022continues 🌍🙏🏾🎉🎂🥳🎈#ScorpioSeason”
08of 47Beachy KeenThe Wades and their youngest looked ready fora sandy dayas they rounded out summer 2022.
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Beachy Keen
The Wades and their youngest looked ready fora sandy dayas they rounded out summer 2022.
09of 47PROUD ShoppersIn 2022, the superstar couplelaunched PROUDLY,a skin care brand for kids of color, and they werepsyched to see iton Target shelves a few months later!“Different skin related issues impact melanated babies differently,” Union told PEOPLE Everyday host Janine Rubenstein in April. She added, “Trying to find products was like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially during the pandemic with supply chain issues. We were kind of cobbling together obscure products that were very hard to find. […] Some of the remedies you had to physically make in your kitchen. […] So we were like, okay, something has to give.”
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PROUD Shoppers
In 2022, the superstar couplelaunched PROUDLY,a skin care brand for kids of color, and they werepsyched to see iton Target shelves a few months later!
“Different skin related issues impact melanated babies differently,” Union told PEOPLE Everyday host Janine Rubenstein in April. She added, “Trying to find products was like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially during the pandemic with supply chain issues. We were kind of cobbling together obscure products that were very hard to find. […] Some of the remedies you had to physically make in your kitchen. […] So we were like, okay, something has to give.”
10of 47Summer Lovin’gabunion/InstagramWhile on vacation in Spain, the duoshowed their affectionfor each other on Instagram.
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Summer Lovin'
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While on vacation in Spain, the duoshowed their affectionfor each other on Instagram.
11of 47Seeing Triple?Gabrielle Union InstagramIt’s hard to beat this adorable trio!
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Seeing Triple?
Gabrielle Union Instagram
It’s hard to beat this adorable trio!
12of 47Chillin' OutDwyane Wade/InstagramKaavia and her dadcozied upon the couch and took a peek at his phone together.
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Chillin' Out
Kaavia and her dadcozied upon the couch and took a peek at his phone together.
13of 47Dad Twins Too!Kaavia James Union Wade/instagramOn little Kaavia’s personal Instagram account, she and Wade posted some silly selfies. “I stole his ENTIRE face. I meannnnn, can you take us!!?#Twinning,” reads the photo’s caption.
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Dad Twins Too!
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On little Kaavia’s personal Instagram account, she and Wade posted some silly selfies. “I stole his ENTIRE face. I meannnnn, can you take us!!?#Twinning,” reads the photo’s caption.
14of 47Movie MagicGabrielle Union/InstagramBoth Zaya and Kaavia glammed up with mom and dadfor the premiereof Union’sCheaper By the Dozenremake in March 2022.
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Movie Magic
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Both Zaya and Kaavia glammed up with mom and dadfor the premiereof Union’sCheaper By the Dozenremake in March 2022.
15of 47Holiday TravelsDwyane Wade/InstagramThis family loves a Christmas away from home! In 2021, the couple brought their daughter to Hawaii to celebrate the holiday the tropical way.
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Holiday Travels
This family loves a Christmas away from home! In 2021, the couple brought their daughter to Hawaii to celebrate the holiday the tropical way.
16of 47Fountain of YouthAhead of celebrating his big 4-0 on Jan. 17, 2022, Wade and Union goofed around with some steamy bathroom selfies.
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Fountain of Youth
Ahead of celebrating his big 4-0 on Jan. 17, 2022, Wade and Union goofed around with some steamy bathroom selfies.
17of 47Postcards from ParadiseThe trio rang in the New Year with a tropical getaway to Hawaii.
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Postcards from Paradise
The trio rang in the New Year with a tropical getaway to Hawaii.
18of 47Mini MeDwyane Wade/InstagramThe proud dad twinned with daughter Kaavia in this adorable selfie, snapped while on their holiday vacation.
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Mini Me
The proud dad twinned with daughter Kaavia in this adorable selfie, snapped while on their holiday vacation.
19of 47Book LaunchWade celebrated the release of his eponymous photographic memoir at home with close family and friends including Gabrielle, Kaavia and his mom Jolinda in November 2021.
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Book Launch
Wade celebrated the release of his eponymous photographic memoir at home with close family and friends including Gabrielle, Kaavia and his mom Jolinda in November 2021.
20of 47Working MamaUnion mused on the difficulties of balancing work and motherhood alongside a series of snaps ofher cuddling Kaaviain December 2021. “Hardest part about being a working Mom is missing important events in your kid’s lives,” she wrote. “Today I missed@kaaviajamesholiday program at school and felt so awful to disappoint her. So I did the next best thing and I became her hype woman before I left for work. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.”
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Working Mama
Union mused on the difficulties of balancing work and motherhood alongside a series of snaps ofher cuddling Kaaviain December 2021. “Hardest part about being a working Mom is missing important events in your kid’s lives,” she wrote. “Today I missed@kaaviajamesholiday program at school and felt so awful to disappoint her. So I did the next best thing and I became her hype woman before I left for work. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.”
21of 47Cuddle CrewKaavia and her mom are chilling, while twinning with their cute curls.“Everybody Tired 🥴😴Always best to let sleeping dogs and sleepy toddlers chill and just be their cute selves 👶🏾🐶,” Union captioned the cuddly set of photos.
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Cuddle Crew
Kaavia and her mom are chilling, while twinning with their cute curls.
“Everybody Tired 🥴😴Always best to let sleeping dogs and sleepy toddlers chill and just be their cute selves 👶🏾🐶,” Union captioned the cuddly set of photos.
22of 47Fashion PoliceIf you’re not slaying, then stay home. Kaavia James' style is always on point.
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Fashion Police
If you’re not slaying, then stay home. Kaavia James' style is always on point.
23of 47Brunch VibesThe Wades do brunch at BLVD Bistro in Harlem, New York.
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Brunch Vibes
The Wades do brunch at BLVD Bistro in Harlem, New York.
24of 47Potty TalkThe family embarked on the not-so-fun task of potty training Kaavia in April 2021. “Never thought we’d be bribing someone to poop in the potty but here we are,“Union wrote.
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Potty Talk
The family embarked on the not-so-fun task of potty training Kaavia in April 2021. “Never thought we’d be bribing someone to poop in the potty but here we are,“Union wrote.
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Winter Wonderland
“So, turns out@kaaviajamesis not a fan of snow or sledding!” theL.A.’s Finestactresswrote of her daughter, alongside hilarious snaps of her increasingly displeased face as they went down the homemade hill.
26of 47Sweater WeatherForget ugly sweater parties — Union and Zayatwinned in stylish pulloversto kick off the season of matching PJs and general cozy-wear.
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Sweater Weather
Forget ugly sweater parties — Union and Zayatwinned in stylish pulloversto kick off the season of matching PJs and general cozy-wear.
27of 47Unconditional SupportGabrielle Union/InstagramAfter Wadeconfirmed to Ellen DeGeneresthat his daughter Zaya is transgender, Zaya’s stepmom had some sweet and encouraging words to share about her daughter in aclipshe posted on Instagram: “Meet Zaya. She’s compassionate, loving, whip smart and we are so proud of her. It’s ok to listen to, love & respect your children exactly as they are. Love and light good people.”
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Unconditional Support
After Wadeconfirmed to Ellen DeGeneresthat his daughter Zaya is transgender, Zaya’s stepmom had some sweet and encouraging words to share about her daughter in aclipshe posted on Instagram: “Meet Zaya. She’s compassionate, loving, whip smart and we are so proud of her. It’s ok to listen to, love & respect your children exactly as they are. Love and light good people.”
28of 47No. 1 DadMichael Reaves/Getty ImagesWadetold Ellen DeGenereson Feb. 11, 2019, that he fully supports Zaya’s gender identity.“When our child comes home with a question, when our child comes home with an issue, when our child comes home with anything, it’s our job as parents to listen to that, to give them the best information we can, the best feedback we can,” Wade told DeGeneres. “And that doesn’t change because sexuality is now involved.”
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No. 1 Dad
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Wadetold Ellen DeGenereson Feb. 11, 2019, that he fully supports Zaya’s gender identity.
“When our child comes home with a question, when our child comes home with an issue, when our child comes home with anything, it’s our job as parents to listen to that, to give them the best information we can, the best feedback we can,” Wade told DeGeneres. “And that doesn’t change because sexuality is now involved.”
29of 47Proud FamilyDwyane Wade/InstagramThe familycelebrated Pride Month togetherand wore matching shirts that urged people to “remain inclusive & dedicated 2 equality.”
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Proud Family
The familycelebrated Pride Month togetherand wore matching shirts that urged people to “remain inclusive & dedicated 2 equality.”
30of 47Bonus Mom LoveGabrielle Union and Zion Wade.Dwayne Wade/InstagramUnion joined Zaya on a float at the Pride parade.
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Bonus Mom Love
Gabrielle Union and Zion Wade.Dwayne Wade/Instagram
Union joined Zaya on a float at the Pride parade.
31of 47Family ForeverZaire and Zion Wade.The star wrote on her Instagram Story that the event was “a family thing,” alongside a photo of Zaya with her brother Zaire.
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Family Forever
Zaire and Zion Wade.
The star wrote on her Instagram Story that the event was “a family thing,” alongside a photo of Zaya with her brother Zaire.
32of 47Wild TimesAndrew Toth/Getty; gabrielle union/ instagramKaavia got into the Halloween spirit early, with Union posting a photo her daughter in an adorable costume on Oct. 27, 2020.“I really do hope the lion sleeps tonight 🦁I cant take the cuteness 😫 👶🏾” Unioncaptioned her Instagram.
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Wild Times
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Kaavia got into the Halloween spirit early, with Union posting a photo her daughter in an adorable costume on Oct. 27, 2020.
“I really do hope the lion sleeps tonight 🦁I cant take the cuteness 😫 👶🏾” Unioncaptioned her Instagram.
33of 47Vacation VibesDwyane Wade/InstagramThe Union-Wade family always has the bestvacation photos. Here, the group is seen posing in Cannes, France, pre-pandemic, while Kaavia fights for “all the attention.”
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Vacation Vibes
The Union-Wade family always has the bestvacation photos. Here, the group is seen posing in Cannes, France, pre-pandemic, while Kaavia fights for “all the attention.”
34of 47Matching PJsDwyane Wade/InstagramHere, the family is seencelebrating Christmas in matching pajamasin Hawaii!
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Matching PJs
Here, the family is seencelebrating Christmas in matching pajamasin Hawaii!
35of 47All the GirlsDwyane Wade/ Instagram"My girls,” Union captioned this sweet photo with her daughters, Zaya and Kaavia.
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All the Girls
Dwyane Wade/ Instagram
“My girls,” Union captioned this sweet photo with her daughters, Zaya and Kaavia.
36of 47Little Sister SeasonDwyane Wade/ InstagramOf course, there was an adorable outtake.
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Little Sister Season
Of course, there was an adorable outtake.
37of 47Flower PowerGabrielle Union/ InstagramThese three are serving us some major Halloween inspiration.
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Flower Power
Gabrielle Union/ Instagram
These three are serving us some major Halloween inspiration.
38of 47Mini MeGabrielle Union/InstagramIn 2019, Union also had a matching throwback moment with her daughter, who dressed in a Clover’s uniform (a nod toBring It On, a film her mom starred in 20 years ago).
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In 2019, Union also had a matching throwback moment with her daughter, who dressed in a Clover’s uniform (a nod toBring It On, a film her mom starred in 20 years ago).
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Kaavia is already a professional at red carpet posing! Here she is with her mom and dad at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2019.
40of 47Courtside KissesAP Photo/Brynn AndersonThe former Miami Heat player gave his wife a kiss as their daughter, Kaavia, looked on with her trademark nonplussed expression.
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Courtside Kisses
AP Photo/Brynn Anderson
The former Miami Heat player gave his wife a kiss as their daughter, Kaavia, looked on with her trademark nonplussed expression.
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade with daughter Kaavia.Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty
Kaavia isn’t too sure about this whole “you’ve got to wear headphones” thing.
42of 47Sweet SmilesGabrielle Union/InstagramUnion hilariouslycaptioned this photo, “When she smiles, I feel unstoppable. However, @kaaviajames did wack me in my larynx and I felt like I could easily be stopped.”
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Sweet Smiles
Union hilariouslycaptioned this photo, “When she smiles, I feel unstoppable. However, @kaaviajames did wack me in my larynx and I felt like I could easily be stopped.”
43of 47Snuggles with DadGabrielle Union/ InstagramKaavia is her dad’s mini-me!
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Snuggles with Dad
Kaavia is her dad’s mini-me!
44of 47Best Seats in the HouseDwyane Wade/InstagramGabrielle, Dwyane and Zaire sat courtside at All-Star Weekend in February 2019.
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Best Seats in the House
Gabrielle, Dwyane and Zaire sat courtside at All-Star Weekend in February 2019.
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Happy Family
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Brotherly Love
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The Wades at a Wedding
source: people.com
