About
American actress, bestselling author, and producer celebrated for her breakthrough roles in romantic comedies and drama. She achieved widespread recognition starring as Isis in the cheerleading comedy hit Bring It On (2000), Syd in Bad Boys II (2003), and headlined the critically praised BET drama series Being Mary Jane (2013–2019).
Before Fame
Graduated with a degree in sociology from UCLA after initially interning at a modeling agency to pay off college debts, where staff invited her to model before she transitioned into television acting.
Trivia
Authored two New York Times bestselling memoirs: We're Going to Need More Wine (2017) and You Got Anything Stronger? (2021), earning widespread praise for her candid storytelling and social advocacy.
Family Life
Daughter of Sylvester and Theresa Union. She married NBA Hall of Fame basketball superstar Dwyane Wade in 2014; the couple welcomed daughter Kaavia James via surrogate in 2018.
Associated With
Starred alongside Kirsten Dunst in Bring It On, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys II, and served as an executive producer and star with Jessica Alba on L.A.'s Finest.
