Gabrielle Union is best known for playing the role of Mary Jane on BET’s being mary jane. She began her acting career by appearing in supporting comedies in the 1990s. She appeared in 10 things I hate about you, she is all that, Deliver us from Eveand Daddy’s Girls.
Union is also known for her work as a women’s rights activist and advocate against gender-based violence. She is also the author of the memoirs. We’re going to need more wine.. The star has stated that her fiery nature was cultivated by her parents. This piece will look at the relationship of his parents and his mother’s adoptive children.
Gabrielle’s parents divorced after 30 years of marriage
Gabrielle was born on October 29, 1972 to Theresa Glass and Sylvester Union. Her parents raised her with two brothers in Omaha, Nebraska and later in Pleasanton, California. Theresa and Union were staunch Catholics, but they raised their daughters to please everyone. For example, Theresa took Gabrielle to a pride parade when she was eight years old.
Sylvester and Theresa have been amicably divorced after 30 years of marriage. Gabrielle opened up about her parents’ marriage and divorce during a 2014 interview on the view. She said:
“My parents were married 30 years before they divorced and I’m sure after 30 years there was bitterness, anger, resentment, fear and all kinds of things. But I don’t know why they never made it our problem… They always put us first and didn’t involve us. I’m lucky to be able to mirror what my parents did and always put the kids first. They’re pretty amazing, I’m lucky.”
Gabrielle’s mother adopted her niece’s children to protect them from foster care
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Theresa returned to Omaha after her divorce hoping to have time to travel and socialize with friends and family. She had raised three successful women and was about to retire. However, her plans drastically changed due to a family disaster. She decided to become a family caregiver for her niece’s children, who was struggling with drug addiction.
Theresa adopted her niece’s three children when they were young, with the two oldest having drugs in their systems. She had to adjust to changing diapers, waking up at night to crying babies, and finding the right baby formula. Theresa accepted the challenge because she, in her career as a social worker, had seen the devastating effects of decisions made by drug addicts and the ineffectiveness of foster homes. Gabrielle’s sister, Kelly, praised Theresa in an interview with Leo Adam Biga:
“My mom also sees all the glasses half full. There is something positive in everything and we just have to find it. However, my mom’s best attribute is being strong through thick and thin: she finds the strength to hold everything and everyone, including herself, despite what she faces. I get my strength from her.”
Theresa’s task was made easier by a family that is always ready to support her. She praised her family support system as she told Leo:
“I have a family that supports me. I have everyone lined up that is going to maintain this continuity. My brother James wouldn’t say before that he’s helping raise the kids, but he says it now. My sister and cousins call and make sure he has break times. My granddaughter Chelsea recently came from Arizona to babysit so I could rest. When my daughter Tracy has breaks at work, she comes over and helps out.”
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