Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Relationship Timeline
Anniversaries greatly reflect how much love has grown, and Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade will celebrate nine years of marriage on August 30th. The power couple tied the knot in 2014 and have become loving parents to their blended family. Let's look back at their adorable romance in honor of their anniversary.
2010
Union and Wade, who first started dating in 2009, went red carpet official a year later. From there, the duo showed a little PDA at an All-star basketball game in Miami.
2011
The couple color coordinated in black at the dinner for the start of the 2011 South Florida All Star Classic.
2012
The former NBA player and the actress pack on the PDA after the Miami Heat defeat the Boston Celtics 101-88 and advance to the NBA Finals in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2012 playoffs.
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2013
Sadly, the couple decided to go their separate ways due to their busy schedules. However, after doing some reflection, they got back together. Union told Glamour, "It was because of distance and scheduling. I finished filming, then flew to Vegas to shoot Think Like A Man Too." Union continued, "I always wanted a career with back-to-back projects, but [then] I realized I wasn't willing to sacrifice my relationship for it."
2013
The long-time couple finally gets engaged! "She said yes!" Wade shared a post on social media showing off the diamond ring on Union's finger. Union wasted no time opening up to Live With Kelly And Michael on how the proposal went down. "I turned back around, and all the boys were holding up signs that said, 'Nikki Will you marry us?'"
2014
The couple wed in an intimate ceremony on August 30th in Miami, Florida. Their guest list consisted of family and Wade's three boys. The actress even opted for no bridesmaids or groomsmen for the big day—just the beautiful couple standing side by side in holy matrimony.
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2018
After their fertility issues, Union and Wade welcomed their first child. Kaavia is seen in the Instagram photo being embraced by her parents. "Our miracle baby has arrived via surrogate, and 11/7 will forever be etched in our hearts."
2020
Union and Wade publicly support their daughter Zaya as she comes out as transgender. According to Wade, in an interview with Ellen Degeneres, Wade said, "Zaya, our 12-year-old, came home and said, 'Hey, I want to talk to you guys. I'm ready to live my truth. I want to be referenced as she and her. I'd love for you guys to call me Zaya."
2023
All these years later, the power couple is still laughing and celebrating milestone moments together. The former point guard recently entered the Hall Of Fame and had his wife beside him for the special moment. The two pose together on the carpet, happier than ever ahead of their wedding anniversary.
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2023
Calling Wade her "forever MVP," the actress posted an IG videos to commemorate their nine year union.
