It want unsolicited though, she was interviewed and asked questions and gave a response and obviously she’s more open to discussing her private life than others
I was thinking watching this I miss the days when I only knew about Gabrielle Union for her acting, not being in the headlines every other day forced down our throats.
In my personal opinion, Gabrielle Union should have not talked about her money situations and how she pays the bills in her household. She should have kept that to herself because this information is nobody’s business.
When you are a person that was once broke and your family depends on you, its hard to let go of having your own financial security. I get her response.
I agree that’s probably what she meant but like how rich do u have to b to then ? When is it enough that’s sad I feel for her I would think she wouldn’t worry about money with the life and career she’s built 😢😮
As a dark skin woman I totally understand a lot the insecurities and bitterness Gabrielle felt. That being said, can’t imagine anyone else as Olivia Pope but Kerry Washington !!!!
A lot of Black actresses in that age range auditioned for Olivia Pope and it actually came down to Gabby and Kerry, it was the Network and Shonda that pushed for Kerry.. I think ultimately it was Kerry's chemistry that got her the job.
I love all of these actresses who she mentioned but none of them, including herself could have made Scandal what it is today. Kerry was meant for that part like Halle Bailey was meant to be the Little Mermaid.
@@danabenson4125 Its always hard to see another actress in a role that was made famous by another actress.. I can only imagine Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct even though other actresses auditioned for the role. Can you see anyone else playing in fatal Attraction other than Glenn Close? Angela Bassett is the one and only fictional Tina Turner and Kerry Washington is Olivia Pope .
I could see Gabrielle as Olivia Pope because she has played similar types of roles, but when Kerri Washington did such an amazing job you know the casting directors made the right choice. But I COULD NOT see Taraji in the role AT ALL
When I was 17 my dad sat me down and said 'don't ever put yourself in a situation where you are depending on a man. If you meet a nice young fella, build together. Women who depend on men put themselves in a bad situation.' I'm not a Gabby Union fan but I understand wanting to contribute. Let a man lead, yes!! Depend on a man, no. There is a difference.
I’m not even a Gabby fan like that but even I know about some of the financial hardship she suffered when she was coming up. The trauma of poverty stays with a lot of people… no matter how much money they make, they still live haunted by that fear of being broke again. Actually, a lot of rich people stay motivated by that fear.
trauma? lol is there any situation where we don't try to put certain groups of people as victims? it could simply be the fact that they both make a lot of money and she think its fair to contribute her fair share.
@@meloran2571 It has nothing to do with being a victim. Poverty hurts, and a lot of people who experience it never forget it. And they live in fear of returning to it. Especially in trades like the sports and entertainment businesses where you can be top of the world one day and back in the gutter the next. I’m not commenting on the splitting 50/50 side of things… I actually find that pretty uninteresting and I don’t fully understand why so many people are scandalized by it. My remarks were aimed at the commentary I’ve seen online that seems to think Gabby is crazy for worrying about money despite her level of success.
Gabriel has masculine energy, but This relationship is going the way Dwayne wants and if you think otherwise you’re crazy. She’s eating his booty, she accepted the child he had on her, she gets most of the blame when it comes to his trans child, AND pays half the bills. She stresses herself out just to keep up with him and he allows it.
Why do black women always take on the masculine role? This includes bragging about not needing a man to pay child support like girl thats the baby fathers responsibility what are you bragging about?
I don’t understand why people keep misunderstanding what she said. She is not talking about the stress of going 50/50 in her household, she’s talking about the fact that she’s responsible for other households besides her own (I’m assuming parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, grandparents, etc)
To put it simply, “Whatever works for that married couple is their business.” She might not mind splitting the bill 50/50. And if that works for them, then cool. And some other households only have the husband financially take care of the bills and that is fine, too. Do what make BOTH the married woman and man happy in their marriage.
I feel like we need to be alright with what people choose to do with their own lives. We don’t have to agree with her and how she chooses to contribute in her household. Love your reporting.
@@BlackberryTitties this comment is toxic. Ppl can have their own opinions and think what they want. You don’t have to agree with them but that’s their opinion and it’s fine.
She low-key still secretly beefing with Jada in her head LoL Jada wasn't ever worried about Gabby. People are also foolish AF if they don't think gab didn't take the opportunity to hook up with will after filming bad boy as jealous as she is of Jada 😢.
I love how honest she is about her past, flaws, mistakes, choices, the good the bad... all of it! The only sad thing is that she opens up about her true self to people who don't really know who they are or hide themselves behind the screen.
No one is telling her what to do with her money, if she is okay with it cool but keep it to yourself. Don't also complain about he burnout you get from doing it either, if you are okay with the 50/50 why are you on the media talking about the hardship in doing it. This is what people are annoyed by it.
as someone who grew up in poverty, i will always feel a need to maintain my own capital. i can understand having that nagging feeling to. financial abuse is very common, so it’s a good idea to stay protected as well. everyone should get a prenup because it protects everyone, including women. it allows you to set your own terms during the marriage
I kinda understand where’s she’s coming from. I don’t think D Wade is broke I think she’s so used to being independent that she finds it hard to let go of that. Some women enjoy helping out their spouse. If that dynamic works for them and she’s happy then it works for them.
@@trudy_triad but u got to understand she taking care of her household and her family household too cause they need her help more cause they know she rich and she got money
Also she was a really good athlete when she was a teen, that kind of competitive spirit doesn't die down, especially in a hostile environment like Hollywood. She's been extremely honest about her shortcomings as a person and the negative coping mechanisms she developed due to extremely traumatic experiences she had as teenager. It's not easy to do that in a public forum. I really don't get the hate. Please somebody explain
Girl, who checking for Gabby cause we sure ain't. She offers nothing, but talk to dam much. She's annoying as fuck!! Hill Harper did good by dumping her ass.
She’s damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t. People “pick up on” a mean girl energy only because she said she had it in the past. She’s honest about herself highs/lows. So people say “how dare she,” “life was good when celebrities kept their lives private.” If she says nothing about anything people will say “she thinks she’s perfect,” or “she’s so un relatable.” Some Internet patrons cannot seem to understand that celebrities are human. Internet patrons take all negative aspects about a celebrity and makes it their entire personality. Also this push that a sector of black women have to push hyper femininity onto every women. Without acknowledging that not every woman wants to be that. It’s great if you do, but it’s unnecessary to force this narrative on every women. Every human being has both masculine and feminine energy within them. Be whatever YOU want. Gabriella chooses to be more masculine, because it’s HER choice.
I love when you explain the psychological reasons why celebrities do what they do. I think what you're talking about here is spot on! I'm really proud of Gabrielle for being transparent, vulnerable and working through her issues.
Bravo Bravo!! I thought this would be another boring episode about 50-50 with Gabrielle Union but it was the backstory for me that made it very informative. That is why you have over 1 million subscribers!! Bravo Bravo!! Loved it!!
Empressive, excellent work! You humanized this female celebrity so that we can see that Gabrielle is a work in progress just like we are. No judgment here.🖤🖤🖤🖤💯💯💯💯💯🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Gabrielle Union was brutally r#ped when she worked at a gas station. She was working there alone when it happened. I think what happened to her has a lot to do with her behavior and how she is with her husband. I think it's much deeper.
It was not a gas station it was a Payless shoe store. The person who assaulted her used to work there. She worked nights and was with another coworker when the store was robbed and both were SA. She sued Payless and won an undisclosed amount. It was in her book.
It was a shoe store, not a gas station. And she wasn't alone. There was another woman working there who didn't help. You internet "psychiatrists" should read her book so u can see her draw the parallels and correlations for you so you don't have to guess and be wrong.
There's a sense of power that comes to a woman when you're getting your money and being independent. A lot of men use finances as a whip and a leash on their women and Gabrielle learned this from a young age. That alpha energy becomes a part of you without you even knowing it.
I liked Gabrielle Union when she didn't talk because she isn't a likable person😩 she's a mean person and IDC for her or her sweet, cheap and cheating husband! Not couple goals to me 💀
@ddneq677 it's not like that... of course we have to speak up! But she seems so f.... mean... I dont know her... but some ppl you feel the spirit ain't right... thats how I feel about her.
I have acknowledged some not so nice tendencies about Gabrielle. But I think it is easy to simply call her a mean girl. I honestly think that she is a beautifully flawed woman with insecurities and is still trying to just figure it out. I think many of us as women tend to be in the same boat due to past trauma. I hope that we all learn to extend grace to ourselves and others. More love and less judgement is needed.
I don't think she's mean. I do think she has an index in the DSM-V. A lot of trauma, PTSD, overcorrection etc. She's really her own worse enemy. She is doing her brand no good but she chooses to be more well known for her overshares than her work...that's her. I have said for years that she doesn't love herself. DWADE was a conquest she needed to feel a win. She's suffering.
@@creating1_c1999 She literally said herself that she was a mean girl, and due to her ego at that. The difference between her and other mean girls is that she has been given a platform and time to actually speak on the psychology and reasoning behind that. Every mean person, criminal, nice person, saint, has some psychological reason for what they do. People aren't just born hateful. Saying she's not one is being a little biased because you got to witness reasons to give psychological justifications for it. Doesn't make her any less a mean girl. That being said, the self reflection is nice on her end, and admirable.
Everybody is giving their two cents in the comment section but what is going over their heads is that people are born to give us examples and I’m appreciative to they’re honesty.
Gabby has an aggresive A-type personality. Her thought process seems to be based on pragmatism and not emotion. She does what makes sense to her regardless what other people think. When it comes to her marriage, she may view it as more of an equitable partnership with the long game in mind, so she's willing to deal with what comes with it. If something happens with her marriage, she won't be a lost fish flapping out of the water because she's been a kept woman all these years. She'll easily rebound. Women who operate with a business-like, linear prowess are often ridiculed, while men are celebrated. She probably isn't the easiest person to deal with but if it works for their marriage, and they accept one another for who they are, then so be it.
I like Gabriel U. I think she grew alot, and i do appreciate her apologizing to all the celebrities she has hurt in the past and giving them their flowers, aside from the negative comments about her. Glad shes able to publicly apologize and privately doing so it takes guts to do that.
@@munchkineatsalotvent9899 beauty is very subjective. I find Gabrielle union prettier as she looks unique to me while I've seen many light skin Bianca types. Gab was competing for the black roles that Hollywood was giving to lightskin and biracial women at the time
Other households to support ? "Someone might not eat" if you don't work ? Are the folks in the other households able-bodied ? Wow! wish I had extended family like Gabby caring about my household's well-being ! 👀
@@SimplyCece24 Fair enough. I understand parents, but siblings too? I just think that's very noble of her and that's why I wish she was my family ❤❤❤I don't believe I have any extended family that worries whether my household eat or not 🤣😂
I think she and her husband are taking care of relatives.. Oprah use to do the same until one relative bitched and complained about a house Oprah purchased for them as a gift.
wow for her to have the courage of testimony is a god given trait not a lot of people can look at themselves in the mirror now it’s another context to take that same energy and apply your living to the public to allow people to grow from your own testament of vantage…she’s becoming one with her shadows and i love that
This was part of a wider convo around money and it’s sad this is what people took away from it. It’s laughable really because each of them have the means to take care of ALL the bills. These are not your average earners so ppl need to chill on that and worry about their own finances.
She clearly cannot afford to live the way she does. She basically said she lives paycheck to paycheck and if she doesn't get booked for a movie she's fucked. Her husband can live this way they are currently with no worries because he makes ridiculously more money but her..She's not much different than us.
You did a good job explaining more about Gabrielle’s background, it really helped me understand why she might be ok with 50/50 bc at first I didn’t understand at all.
All I know is that I saw the trailer for her and Keith Power's new movie, and it's so disturbing after what she said about Ryan Destiny. I know the movie is based on a book, BUT I can't help but see Gabby living out a fantasy with Keith right in front of Ryan and Dwyane's faces. She did choose him as the love interest after all.
This is a really interesting vid - thanks Empressive! You continue to maintain really high standards of research and collation for these vids. Keep it coming! I think none of us will ever really get close enough to Gabrielle to learn what she is really thinking and why she has made the decisions that she has. Hopefully, despite all of the criticism, knockbacks and worries, there is at least a part of her that is happy with her life, and if not, hopefully she can release herself from the things that are bringing stress and pain and finally be free. We all need that!
Gabrielle Union comes from a dysfunctional home and like a lot of people she carried all that in her life. I'm glad that she's healing and finding the strength to talk about her journey. 🌸
She said ‘ like my dad whoever gets the most money does what they want’ so it goes deep deep deep she equates money to power in a relationship. So I guess in her mind if she lets Dwayne do more financially then he has the upper hand. Which is obviously false because he still cheated, did her dirty many times. I kind of feel bad for her in the sense that she’s clearly dealing with unresolved issues that go back to the dynamics between her parents. They thought her how love functions and she probably needs to let go of all that! But it’s easier said than done.
They weren't married yet and they weren't dividing up the bills yet when he had the "break baby". He technically didn't cheat but it was still a betrayal so people are calling it cheating even though they were broken up when it happened.
I think you're the only one that reported on a different and deeper perspective of Gabby Bravo The things that shape people You really have to listen Be open Hear And be emphatic
What I got out of it she's having trouble giving up her independence. Asking and waiting on someone to give you money doesnt sit well with some people.
I mean growing up BOTH of my parents had jobs and both of them always had their own money, to me it just made better sense to do it like that. That way if someone loses their job the other can take care of everything else until the other one gets back on their feet again or if they separate they’ll still both have money in their pocket. It’s just really sad to me that there’s women out there who have dreams, career goals, ambitions and they’ll stop everything just because they get married and have children (not saying all women will do this but some) and it has nothing to do with being in competition with your spouse especially with “who makes the most money” (you shouldn’t even want to be in any competition) it’s just simply about having your own. Your own money, your own goals, your own interest, your own hobbies etc. and if your partner/spouse is not supportive of them or is holding you back in any way LEAVE THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If he walks, she still has her own. If her name is on everything, she has the responsibility of paying her share. Gabby, knows how awful he was to his First WIFE and she can walk away with her investments.
I dont understand the hate Gabrielle gets. She literally has admitted her shortcomings AND provided explanations (trauma, insecurity etc) as to why. None of y'all are perfect either and could use some reflection to understand YOUR own shortcomings. The internet is crazy lol
I think the main reason is she took someone else's husband, there I said it and she's okay with it... everyone is okay with things like this, which is the problem with our society this should be looked down upon and it's not... 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ I've always like her, she's gorgeous, independent, wealthy, she's that girl... But when your in the spot light and people look up to you, you should have some sort of morals ...
I don't understand the issue? She is a millionaire and wants to go 50/50 in her household. I personally think it is pretty cool. It is great to be able to provide for ones family
She’s damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t. People “pick up on” a mean girl energy only because she said she had it in the past. She’s honest about herself highs/lows. So people say “how dare she,” “life was good when celebrities kept their lives private.” If she says nothing about anything people will say “she thinks she’s perfect,” or “she’s so un relatable.” Some Internet patrons cannot seem to understand that celebrities are human. Internet patrons take all negative aspects about a celebrity and makes it their entire personality. Also this push that a sector of black women have to push hyper femininity onto every women. Without acknowledging that not every woman wants to be that. It’s great if you do, but it’s unnecessary to force this narrative on every women. Every human being has both masculine and feminine energy within them. Be whatever YOU want. Gabriella chooses to be more masculine, because it’s HER choice.
Thank you, I believe that gay people and trans women operate in the feminine energy (it's not insanity they just don't know how to handle it) and sometimes it's a spiritual thing.
Gabrielle is a bully and it shows in her personal and professional life.what she said about Ryan I’ll never forget and all the taunting she did to the mother of Dwayne’s sons🤢
She had a one-sided beef with Jaida Smith because she was jealous of her. That's insane. But yeah, I will always give her the side eye for the way she's supporting her husband splitting their children from their mother
@@1eaglefan960 In her book she said when they first met, Ryan asked if Gabby can mentor her, and Gabby thought “bitch, fuck you. You want me to mentor you?!” And how she thought the Press only wanted a picture of them together to show that she was old compared to Ryan 😂😂 like wtf girl..
I appreciate you taking the time to talk about her background and giving a more well rounded perspective. We never know why ppl do what they do or how the past impacts their actions/decisions.
This video made me want to read her book. Idc about her and D Wades finances. I’m more interested in learning about her experience being a black actress.
There's something I don't understand with the American life style, especially the Black community (I'm black but I was born In France) Why do you jump on people to tell them what to do with their money? And also why is it so shocking the 50/50? Yea, he makes more money and ? Their vision is to be equal. In France money is taboo, you don't talk about it in public, so this is why I'm confused by the amount of people telling a grown woman what to do or not with her money and her marriage ._.
I think the public here is talking about her money and marriage so much because she puts all her business out there, and the public feels that if she talks about it then so can they.
Because it's weird that a big breadwinning man is splitting bills with his wife. It's strange and people are weighing in because she shared the information with everyone.
I mean, she keeps airing out her business left and right. Yeah it really doesn't mean that people have to talk about it and pick it apart, but that's what humans do everywhere in the world. Maybe in France people are more discrete about it. But I've been in France and, in my experience, the French are not afraid to tell you to your face or talk behind your back 😂
Years ago, she did a sit down interview with Oprah and Viola Davis. Gabrielle admitted she used to be a mean girl when she was younger. Sounds like she still may be. She's probably gotten a pass all her life because she's beautiful. Remember, she also played the mean difficult sister in, Deliver Us From Eva, LL Cool Js love interest. Life often imitates art.
Everyone should read Gabrielle’s book! She’s been though a lot trauma and I’m sure she feels better when she’s in control of her expenses. Maybe he’s told her she can relax but she puts that pressure on herself because again trauma. But like she said she working on it. Also they provide for other family members, that’s a lot of bills that she has to keep up with for her loved ones.
@Empressive : Your work on this video, as the ones before, is awesome 🔥 So detailed and I really enjoyed how in depth you went into the back stories about Gabrielle Union & how her personality really impacted a lot of her relationships in the industry. Goes to show that being such a dominant woman can close a lot of doors but sometimes is necessary in order to get where you desire to be in your career and in life in general. Thank you for such captivating work 🙏🏾
I was just watching Deliver Us From Eva last night and I said she is literally the living embodiment of her character in that movie except she’s mean as hell to husband too🤷🏽♀️😂
Empressive, I really like how you bought in the previous Interveiw la in which Gabrielle talks about power and how she feels Like the person that pays the bills has the most power.
This was such a good UA-cam post. It really humanized Gabrielle Union in a way..with out allowing her to avoid accountability. All of these Black women in Hollywood have so much light, and are all so beautiful….and I believe Gab got it the worse cause she was the darkest. And now I believe Hollyweird plays with her insecurities like all the others. And we all need to get paid. I’m still very disgusted with how they pimp their son and his sexuality and gender. But very good reporting. I hope we all find peace and power we all deserve.
Gabby isn't the darkest in Hollywood. Also, they never pimped their son.. People and the public were asking questions about the boy whenever the boy was seen out in public. The boy and his family were minding their business but everyone was curious as to why the boy was dressing as a female.. Did you want his parents to lock him away inside the house? They were force to address the issue.
I’m educated and makes really nice money and my hubby also educated and makes waaaaaaaay more than me. I love the fact my hubby provides for me and our household. I work because I want too and because I’m my mother’s daughter. My mom taught me always work and be able to provide for yourself JUST IN CASE things may go left. I understand women like Gabrielle, she’s like my little sister. Let her be the woman she is and if he like it. 🤷🏾♀️
This made me realize how much of myself i see in Gabrielle Union and that i appreciate her for it. It's crazy, but from the time i was little she was always my favorite actress but I didn't really know why. This video made me realize how much she reflects me and a lot of the same issues she has . I need to read her book.
I appreciate Gabriel's willingness to be honest and candid, even if it isn't always looked at as favorable. Learning more about her background gives me a new perspective.
I'm unsure why she is hated so much when she has been VERY honest about her shortcomings. It's always hilarious to see on the internet how judgemental everyone is as if they are all perfect. Smh
Gabriel reminds me of my younger sister we are a year apart but at the end of the day I have always respected and looked up to even tried to follow my sister lead while we were competitive we route each other on and till this day I'm so proud of my sister and all her accomplishments
How can your husband truly say he loves you while watching you stress, knowing he has the power to fix the source of your stressor, but sits back and does nothing about it? I honestly wish these ppl would stop talking altogether because the influence they have is critical it seems to the masses and we have enough women stressed out to be following behind all this confusion. Sidenote: Dwayne's 1st wife is absolutely stunning 😍
She understands that he is also stressing as well. Their financial advisor probably told them the best thing to do was to have a joint account for the house bills and personal accounts to pay for everything else. They are BOTH stressing. We are just seeing Gabrielle's side because it's her interview but they BOTH have poor family members to support.
Dwayne might even have more bills to pay than her because he is supporting his ex wife and the break baby's mom as well as a bunch of other family members. It's called the black tax.
At this point, Gabrielle has given us so much information that I don’t need to know, I miss celebrities in old days 90’s when we want to find out not to be given information about them.
@@ddneq677 This news popped up on my feeds before Empressive uploaded it so I knew whats up even though I don't even care. I only watched this video just to support Empressive more views that's it
When you was like “sorry I got off topic” I was like naaaw keep going 😂😂 I got invested lol if you ever decide to do a solo documentary on Gabrielle Union I’d be here for it
Girl and I followed you right off topic lol but the back story definitely plays a part of the details that make a person. Your always so transparent I appreciate that as a subscriber.
You explained it perfectly. The competitive, Alpha energy she carries combined with Dwayne's Beta brings balance to their situation. May not be traditional, but if it works, it works. 🤷🏾♀️
This was an excellent video you put perspective on why she feels and acts and is the way she is. This makes more sense and if more people knew this information maybe they'll cut her some slack and see her point of view.
I love the fact that she keeps that mindset, people think just because a guy makes more it's all on him to provide, shes shows the fact that just because you have a rich husband, doesn't mean you give up on everything she worked hard for. She trying to keep a bit of power on the table just in case, I think she played it smart. 50/50 sounds good. Even when the man usually takes care of everything, it's nice to have that break and know you have an equal partner. Times are different, this seems like a healthy relationship, though id love to see Dwyanes perception is on it. Alot of people are in toxic relationships where who ever makes the most money get to do w.e they want, seems to me like a safe move to do so.
I liked it back in the day when we used to make shit up about celebrities because they were private. Now they just offer unsolicited information 😩😩
Lmaoooo yup!
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It want unsolicited though, she was interviewed and asked questions and gave a response and obviously she’s more open to discussing her private life than others
I was thinking watching this I miss the days when I only knew about Gabrielle Union for her acting, not being in the headlines every other day forced down our throats.
Same
In my personal opinion, Gabrielle Union should have not talked about her money situations and how she pays the bills in her household. She should have kept that to herself because this information is nobody’s business.
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I’m gonna have to agree with you on that; I was always taught to never tell anyone you’re financial situation
When you are a person that was once broke and your family depends on you, its hard to let go of having your own financial security. I get her response.
Yup i suspect that she is very rigid when it comes the spending of money based on her past
I totally understand what she said. She clearly stated she provides for persons in her family and that can be very demanding.
Thank you. Finally someone that reads between the line. Nobody reads or listens to comprehend these days.
I agree that’s probably what she meant but like how rich do u have to b to then ? When is it enough that’s sad I feel for her I would think she wouldn’t worry about money with the life and career she’s built 😢😮
Well said
As a dark skin woman I totally understand a lot the insecurities and bitterness Gabrielle felt. That being said, can’t imagine anyone else as Olivia Pope but Kerry Washington !!!!
A lot of Black actresses in that age range auditioned for Olivia Pope and it actually came down to Gabby and Kerry, it was the Network and Shonda that pushed for Kerry.. I think ultimately it was Kerry's chemistry that got her the job.
I love all of these actresses who she mentioned but none of them, including herself could have made Scandal what it is today. Kerry was meant for that part like Halle Bailey was meant to be the Little Mermaid.
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Its always hard to see another actress in a role that was made famous by another actress.. I can only imagine Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct even though other actresses auditioned for the role. Can you see anyone else playing in fatal Attraction other than Glenn Close? Angela Bassett is the one and only fictional Tina Turner and Kerry Washington is Olivia Pope .
I could see Gabrielle as Olivia Pope because she has played similar types of roles, but when Kerri Washington did such an amazing job you know the casting directors made the right choice. But I COULD NOT see Taraji in the role AT ALL
@@mamadouaziza2536 Angela Bassett rejected Monsters Ball because of the graphic sex. Cant even imagine her doing that. eew
When I was 17 my dad sat me down and said 'don't ever put yourself in a situation where you are depending on a man. If you meet a nice young fella, build together. Women who depend on men put themselves in a bad situation.' I'm not a Gabby Union fan but I understand wanting to contribute. Let a man lead, yes!! Depend on a man, no. There is a difference.
I’m not even a Gabby fan like that but even I know about some of the financial hardship she suffered when she was coming up. The trauma of poverty stays with a lot of people… no matter how much money they make, they still live haunted by that fear of being broke again. Actually, a lot of rich people stay motivated by that fear.
Amen! It could just be a trauma response
Bingo ! Look at Steve Harvey 🤷🏾♀️
trauma? lol is there any situation where we don't try to put certain groups of people as victims? it could simply be the fact that they both make a lot of money and she think its fair to contribute her fair share.
My mom grew up in a household where she wasn't fed well. She has a habit of overstocking food because of that trauma
@@meloran2571 It has nothing to do with being a victim. Poverty hurts, and a lot of people who experience it never forget it. And they live in fear of returning to it. Especially in trades like the sports and entertainment businesses where you can be top of the world one day and back in the gutter the next.
I’m not commenting on the splitting 50/50 side of things… I actually find that pretty uninteresting and I don’t fully understand why so many people are scandalized by it. My remarks were aimed at the commentary I’ve seen online that seems to think Gabby is crazy for worrying about money despite her level of success.
I don’t know why, but Gabrielle Union gives me mean girl vibes.
Yeah, she seem like that pretty, mean, girl.
Because she's a mean girl LOL
She is. But at least she has admitted it. She was jealous of “ Ryan destiny “ 😮💨 & explained the intimidation
She been said she was a mean girl
@Rita Moore Did you mean Ryan Destiny from the Fox show Star 🌟...?
Gabriel has masculine energy, but This relationship is going the way Dwayne wants and if you think otherwise you’re crazy. She’s eating his booty, she accepted the child he had on her, she gets most of the blame when it comes to his trans child, AND pays half the bills. She stresses herself out just to keep up with him and he allows it.
straight pickme
Eating his booty is WIIIIIILD
Why do black women always take on the masculine role? This includes bragging about not needing a man to pay child support like girl thats the baby fathers responsibility what are you bragging about?
This the comment ❤
And the new modern guys like her type! Especially the ones that scream 50/50. 💯👀💅🏾😁
I don’t understand why people keep misunderstanding what she said. She is not talking about the stress of going 50/50 in her household, she’s talking about the fact that she’s responsible for other households besides her own (I’m assuming parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, grandparents, etc)
She is not responsible for her family. She chooses to support them. Her parents, of course. But her siblings is about control.
Yea u sound slow and dumb asf just shut up
To put it simply, “Whatever works for that married couple is their business.” She might not mind splitting the bill 50/50. And if that works for them, then cool. And some other households only have the husband financially take care of the bills and that is fine, too. Do what make BOTH the married woman and man happy in their marriage.
I feel like we need to be alright with what people choose to do with their own lives. We don’t have to agree with her and how she chooses to contribute in her household. Love your reporting.
As long as she's happy that's all the matters but I don't think she's happy
@@recovermylife2976 How do you know? Do you live there?
Agree 💯
@@BlackberryTitties this comment is toxic. Ppl can have their own opinions and think what they want. You don’t have to agree with them but that’s their opinion and it’s fine.
I’m feeling comments better Spirtual word
Deliver us from Eva wasn't her acting.
She really is dominating.
You said it best 👌
Deliver us*
@@lolabunny1157 thank you.
I said that when the movie came out
Omg yes that’s what I said also 😅😂
Gabrielle Union is the new Jada Pinkett-Smith: Oversharing everything from sex life to every nitty gritty details until we don’t wanna hear it.
She low-key still secretly beefing with Jada in her head LoL Jada wasn't ever worried about Gabby. People are also foolish AF if they don't think gab didn't take the opportunity to hook up with will after filming bad boy as jealous as she is of Jada 😢.
@@munchkineatsalotvent9899 wouldn't put it past her, she like sleeping with other people's husbands 🤷🏾♀️ I mean technically she still is
Right like I feel like I’m in their home since I know all their business 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This!!!
It’s so inspiring to see Gabrielle journey. She isn’t afraid to talk about the things she needs to adjust in herself
Inspiring?! 🧐🤨🤣😂🤡🤡
I find this refreshing. Because many women would deny this behaviour. I think it’s good when women can admit their faults.
Yeah I like how she knows herself and take accountability. People are fake and phony and are use to behaving that way and others as well.
@@smilealwaysnatasha3423 exactly 🤝🤝
It's even better if she's actually adjusting the behaviors for the better and not just talking.
I love how honest she is about her past, flaws, mistakes, choices, the good the bad... all of it! The only sad thing is that she opens up about her true self to people who don't really know who they are or hide themselves behind the screen.
Factssss
Now ma'am that's a whole real good word right there👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Exactly! She’s being ridiculed for being vulnerable to people who don’t even deserve the vulnerability
Why do we feel so obligated to say what anyone should do with their money... "Social media has made this world so much smaller"
Exactly!!!
Cause they put it out there like that nobody should know how u spend it
Why talk about it? She voluntarily over shares all the time.
No one is telling her what to do with her money, if she is okay with it cool but keep it to yourself. Don't also complain about he burnout you get from doing it either, if you are okay with the 50/50 why are you on the media talking about the hardship in doing it. This is what people are annoyed by it.
We wouldn’t have known all of this if she didn’t share it 🤷🏾♀️lol
as someone who grew up in poverty, i will always feel a need to maintain my own capital. i can understand having that nagging feeling to. financial abuse is very common, so it’s a good idea to stay protected as well. everyone should get a prenup because it protects everyone, including women. it allows you to set your own terms during the marriage
Deliver Us from Eva is really her that explains she played that role so well 😂😂😂
And bring it on
@Hurts Publishing I think even more of her in Bring it on.
RIGHT, 1:26 YOU wanna sleep in?? Hmm 😂😂😂
It’s fascinating how people swear they want people to “be real” but once they are and find out folks aren’t perfect they tear them down
Great video. I'm glad you privided context. We're all doing the best we can. Best of luck to Gabrelle.
I kinda understand where’s she’s coming from. I don’t think D Wade is broke I think she’s so used to being independent that she finds it hard to let go of that. Some women enjoy helping out their spouse. If that dynamic works for them and she’s happy then it works for them.
But it's stressing her out so what good is it? 😞
Thank you!!!!
@@trudy_triad I must’ve missed that part. I thought she was stressed about taking care of her own family before her marriage, not her household
@@veronicac.4272 Ooooooh... well, black tax ain't good either. 🤷♀️
@@trudy_triad but u got to understand she taking care of her household and her family household too cause they need her help more cause they know she rich and she got money
Also she was a really good athlete when she was a teen, that kind of competitive spirit doesn't die down, especially in a hostile environment like Hollywood. She's been extremely honest about her shortcomings as a person and the negative coping mechanisms she developed due to extremely traumatic experiences she had as teenager. It's not easy to do that in a public forum. I really don't get the hate. Please somebody explain
the worst part is, most of the hating is done by other women...
Girl, who checking for Gabby cause we sure ain't. She offers nothing, but talk to dam much. She's annoying as fuck!! Hill Harper did good by dumping her ass.
@@baru0chan no bitch! We see right thru her and it's majority of man as well calling her ass out.
That’s what I was thinking ! Like she’s being vulnerable. This is why people are afraid of being open and honest 😢
She’s damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t. People “pick up on” a mean girl energy only because she said she had it in the past. She’s honest about herself highs/lows. So people say “how dare she,” “life was good when celebrities kept their lives private.” If she says nothing about anything people will say “she thinks she’s perfect,” or “she’s so un relatable.” Some Internet patrons cannot seem to understand that celebrities are human. Internet patrons take all negative aspects about a celebrity and makes it their entire personality. Also this push that a sector of black women have to push hyper femininity onto every women. Without acknowledging that not every woman wants to be that. It’s great if you do, but it’s unnecessary to force this narrative on every women. Every human being has both masculine and feminine energy within them. Be whatever YOU want. Gabriella chooses to be more masculine, because it’s HER choice.
I love when you explain the psychological reasons why celebrities do what they do. I think what you're talking about here is spot on! I'm really proud of Gabrielle for being transparent, vulnerable and working through her issues.
RIGHT!!! I HATE being exposed to so much of their business and personalities.
Bravo Bravo!! I thought this would be another boring episode about 50-50 with Gabrielle Union but it was the backstory for me that made it very informative. That is why you have over 1 million subscribers!! Bravo Bravo!! Loved it!!
Empressive, excellent work! You humanized this female celebrity so that we can see that Gabrielle is a work in progress just like we are. No judgment here.🖤🖤🖤🖤💯💯💯💯💯🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Gabrielle Union was brutally r#ped when she worked at a gas station. She was working there alone when it happened. I think what happened to her has a lot to do with her behavior and how she is with her husband. I think it's much deeper.
I think that is why she always wants to be in control of her situation because of the trauma she experienced.
We all are a product of our past and experiences.
She needs healing
It was not a gas station it was a Payless shoe store. The person who assaulted her used to work there. She worked nights and was with another coworker when the store was robbed and both were SA. She sued Payless and won an undisclosed amount. It was in her book.
It was a shoe store, not a gas station. And she wasn't alone. There was another woman working there who didn't help. You internet "psychiatrists" should read her book so u can see her draw the parallels and correlations for you so you don't have to guess and be wrong.
There's a sense of power that comes to a woman when you're getting your money and being independent. A lot of men use finances as a whip and a leash on their women and Gabrielle learned this from a young age. That alpha energy becomes a part of you without you even knowing it.
Right
🎯🎯🎯🎯
This makes sense
how do men who finances as a whip and leash when its women who are looking for men who make a lot of money?
Yes. And it’s toxic.
I liked Gabrielle Union when she didn't talk because she isn't a likable person😩 she's a mean person and IDC for her or her sweet, cheap and cheating husband! Not couple goals to me 💀
Right, I used to love her and she's beautiful and talented. But she keeps talking 😵💫
Exactly
But they both cheated if I'm not wrong? She's not innocent
Yep ur right, women should just shut up and be likeable...🙄
@ddneq677 it's not like that... of course we have to speak up! But she seems so f.... mean... I dont know her... but some ppl you feel the spirit ain't right... thats how I feel about her.
I have acknowledged some not so nice tendencies about Gabrielle. But I think it is easy to simply call her a mean girl. I honestly think that she is a beautifully flawed woman with insecurities and is still trying to just figure it out. I think many of us as women tend to be in the same boat due to past trauma. I hope that we all learn to extend grace to ourselves and others. More love and less judgement is needed.
Yup! And as black women we tend to judge without remembering that many women can relate to Gabrielle but don’t talk about it
I don't think she's mean. I do think she has an index in the DSM-V. A lot of trauma, PTSD, overcorrection etc. She's really her own worse enemy. She is doing her brand no good but she chooses to be more well known for her overshares than her work...that's her. I have said for years that she doesn't love herself. DWADE was a conquest she needed to feel a win. She's suffering.
@@creating1_c1999 She literally said herself that she was a mean girl, and due to her ego at that. The difference between her and other mean girls is that she has been given a platform and time to actually speak on the psychology and reasoning behind that. Every mean person, criminal, nice person, saint, has some psychological reason for what they do. People aren't just born hateful. Saying she's not one is being a little biased because you got to witness reasons to give psychological justifications for it. Doesn't make her any less a mean girl. That being said, the self reflection is nice on her end, and admirable.
I LOVE how you break down everything and go into the back story. No one else does that and it really adds depth to what’s going on! ❤
Read her book, she always has been in that mindset to work and provide. It comes from her childhood experiences
I like how she's being honest about her past behavior in the industry.
Everybody is giving their two cents in the comment section but what is going over their heads is that people are born to give us examples and I’m appreciative to they’re honesty.
Gabby has an aggresive A-type personality. Her thought process seems to be based on pragmatism and not emotion. She does what makes sense to her regardless what other people think. When it comes to her marriage, she may view it as more of an equitable partnership with the long game in mind, so she's willing to deal with what comes with it. If something happens with her marriage, she won't be a lost fish flapping out of the water because she's been a kept woman all these years. She'll easily rebound. Women who operate with a business-like, linear prowess are often ridiculed, while men are celebrated. She probably isn't the easiest person to deal with but if it works for their marriage, and they accept one another for who they are, then so be it.
Ppl need to let go of their patriarchal obsession with women being soft
This was such a phenomenal piece on Gabby!! I get her. Entirely 💙
I like Gabriel U. I think she grew alot, and i do appreciate her apologizing to all the celebrities she has hurt in the past and giving them their flowers, aside from the negative comments about her. Glad shes able to publicly apologize and privately doing so it takes guts to do that.
💯. And it's more than a lot of male celebs have done but they don't get half as much heat.
Bianca and Gabrielle are on the same level of pretty. So sad that people don’t think you’re pretty just because your skin is darker.
Bianca is prettier nothing to do with complexion it's how her features line up
Bianca is simply prettier
Bianca is like the pretty girl next door type and Gabrielle comes off as the mean girl in school who bullies people...
@@munchkineatsalotvent9899 beauty is very subjective. I find Gabrielle union prettier as she looks unique to me while I've seen many light skin Bianca types. Gab was competing for the black roles that Hollywood was giving to lightskin and biracial women at the time
Who is Bianca?
Other households to support ? "Someone might not eat" if you don't work ? Are the folks in the other households able-bodied ? Wow! wish I had extended family like Gabby caring about my household's well-being ! 👀
That’s the same question I had. Who are these “other” households? Are they a group of indigents?
Remember that show on BET Mary Jane? This girl never acting😂
She probably take cares of her parents or siblings a lot of celebrities does that so that’s what I’m guessing
@@SimplyCece24 Fair enough. I understand parents, but siblings too? I just think that's very noble of her and that's why I wish she was my family ❤❤❤I don't believe I have any extended family that worries whether my household eat or not 🤣😂
I think she and her husband are taking care of relatives.. Oprah use to do the same until one relative bitched and complained about a house Oprah purchased for them as a gift.
wow for her to have the courage of testimony is a god given trait not a lot of people can look at themselves in the mirror now it’s another context to take that same energy and apply your living to the public to allow people to grow from your own testament of vantage…she’s becoming one with her shadows and i love that
One of the best commentators on UA-cam. 🎉 💯
This was part of a wider convo around money and it’s sad this is what people took away from it. It’s laughable really because each of them have the means to take care of ALL the bills. These are not your average earners so ppl need to chill on that and worry about their own finances.
Agreed. I just think ppl overall have a slight aversion to the wades specifically Gabby 😭💀.
Where can we find the whole video?
Exactly, thank you...
She clearly cannot afford to live the way she does. She basically said she lives paycheck to paycheck and if she doesn't get booked for a movie she's fucked. Her husband can live this way they are currently with no worries because he makes ridiculously more money but her..She's not much different than us.
Thank You!👏👏👏
You did a good job explaining more about Gabrielle’s background, it really helped me understand why she might be ok with 50/50 bc at first I didn’t understand at all.
All I know is that I saw the trailer for her and Keith Power's new movie, and it's so disturbing after what she said about Ryan Destiny. I know the movie is based on a book, BUT I can't help but see Gabby living out a fantasy with Keith right in front of Ryan and Dwyane's faces. She did choose him as the love interest after all.
What did she say?! Her trash tail
Not to mention he seriously dated Saweetie, her cousin.
If you hate her just say that troll
@@debrak04Why does she have to hate her she’s literally giving her thoughts and opinions smh not once did she say she hates her
Its weirdddd
This is a really interesting vid - thanks Empressive! You continue to maintain really high standards of research and collation for these vids. Keep it coming! I think none of us will ever really get close enough to Gabrielle to learn what she is really thinking and why she has made the decisions that she has. Hopefully, despite all of the criticism, knockbacks and worries, there is at least a part of her that is happy with her life, and if not, hopefully she can release herself from the things that are bringing stress and pain and finally be free. We all need that!
Gabrielle Union comes from a dysfunctional home and like a lot of people she carried all that in her life. I'm glad that she's healing and finding the strength to talk about her journey. 🌸
At this point nobody is surprised about The Wades.
The Wades and Smiths can hold hands together.
Bunch of freaks.😅
I think Gabby believes 50/50 means a person can’t kick you out the home or disrespect her. I hope it works out for them.
Yep
She said ‘ like my dad whoever gets the most money does what they want’ so it goes deep deep deep she equates money to power in a relationship. So I guess in her mind if she lets Dwayne do more financially then he has the upper hand. Which is obviously false because he still cheated, did her dirty many times. I kind of feel bad for her in the sense that she’s clearly dealing with unresolved issues that go back to the dynamics between her parents. They thought her how love functions and she probably needs to let go of all that! But it’s easier said than done.
They weren't married yet and they weren't dividing up the bills yet when he had the "break baby". He technically didn't cheat but it was still a betrayal so people are calling it cheating even though they were broken up when it happened.
I think you're the only one that reported on a different and deeper perspective of Gabby
Bravo
The things that shape people
You really have to listen
Be open
Hear
And be emphatic
I will NEVER forget "bring it on" and "deliver us from eva". Iconic. I pray for her peace.
she ALSO said they BOTH have other households they are responsible for! Their financial arrangements seems normal, considering…
What I got out of it she's having trouble giving up her independence. Asking and waiting on someone to give you money doesnt sit well with some people.
I like how honest Gabrielle is, it makes her really interesting to watch talk
So many women question Gabby's decisions however choose to ignore their own 🤔😒🙄 rich people problems are not the same as ours
I mean growing up BOTH of my parents had jobs and both of them always had their own money, to me it just made better sense to do it like that. That way if someone loses their job the other can take care of everything else until the other one gets back on their feet again or if they separate they’ll still both have money in their pocket. It’s just really sad to me that there’s women out there who have dreams, career goals, ambitions and they’ll stop everything just because they get married and have children (not saying all women will do this but some) and it has nothing to do with being in competition with your spouse especially with “who makes the most money” (you shouldn’t even want to be in any competition) it’s just simply about having your own. Your own money, your own goals, your own interest, your own hobbies etc. and if your partner/spouse is not supportive of them or is holding you back in any way LEAVE THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If he walks, she still has her own. If her name is on everything, she has the responsibility of paying her share. Gabby, knows how awful he was to his First WIFE and she can walk away with her investments.
🤦🏾♀️ knowing that she still "legally" married him🤦🏾♀️ that should be a red flag am I right
I dont understand the hate Gabrielle gets. She literally has admitted her shortcomings AND provided explanations (trauma, insecurity etc) as to why. None of y'all are perfect either and could use some reflection to understand YOUR own shortcomings. The internet is crazy lol
Ppl love to hate black women, including other black women.
I think the main reason is she took someone else's husband, there I said it and she's okay with it... everyone is okay with things like this, which is the problem with our society this should be looked down upon and it's not... 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ I've always like her, she's gorgeous, independent, wealthy, she's that girl... But when your in the spot light and people look up to you, you should have some sort of morals ...
@@nenep1872 y'all don't care this much about it when the men do it tho 💅
@@nenep1872 yall need to remember that it takes two to tango
Thank you 🙏🏽
I don't understand the issue? She is a millionaire and wants to go 50/50 in her household. I personally think it is pretty cool. It is great to be able to provide for ones family
Really enjoyed this brief, in depth, mini docu on Gabrielle. Keep up the good work, and thank you.
I think this video just made me respect her and understand who she is and where she is coming from.
I’m just happy and respect ✊🏾 that she’s not bleaching her skin and doing a lot of cosmetic surgery. 😊
She’s damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t. People “pick up on” a mean girl energy only because she said she had it in the past. She’s honest about herself highs/lows. So people say “how dare she,” “life was good when celebrities kept their lives private.” If she says nothing about anything people will say “she thinks she’s perfect,” or “she’s so un relatable.” Some Internet patrons cannot seem to understand that celebrities are human. Internet patrons take all negative aspects about a celebrity and makes it their entire personality. Also this push that a sector of black women have to push hyper femininity onto every women. Without acknowledging that not every woman wants to be that. It’s great if you do, but it’s unnecessary to force this narrative on every women. Every human being has both masculine and feminine energy within them. Be whatever YOU want. Gabriella chooses to be more masculine, because it’s HER choice.
Thank you, I believe that gay people and trans women operate in the feminine energy (it's not insanity they just don't know how to handle it) and sometimes it's a spiritual thing.
Don't get what you mean by choosing to be more masculine. Comment was on point til that part
@@bohlalenchabeleng1370 🤡
@@ddneq677 If you see videos of Gabby she acts likes she’s on of the guys. She’s very expressive and enjoys herself.
Well Gabrielle is a man.
Gabrielle is a bully and it shows in her personal and professional life.what she said about Ryan I’ll never forget and all the taunting she did to the mother of Dwayne’s sons🤢
She had a one-sided beef with Jaida Smith because she was jealous of her. That's insane. But yeah, I will always give her the side eye for the way she's supporting her husband splitting their children from their mother
What did she do to the beautiful sweet Ryan D?!
@@1eaglefan960 hi love,search empressive Gabriel Union
Did you see the trailer of her new Netflix movie w/ Keith Powers as her love interest ? It’s sickening..
@@1eaglefan960 In her book she said when they first met, Ryan asked if Gabby can mentor her, and Gabby thought “bitch, fuck you. You want me to mentor you?!” And how she thought the Press only wanted a picture of them together to show that she was old compared to Ryan 😂😂 like wtf girl..
the video is amazing, like a semi history lesson into Gabby. not all over the place but then i love deeper looks at people's behaviour. Great video.
I appreciate you taking the time to talk about her background and giving a more well rounded perspective. We never know why ppl do what they do or how the past impacts their actions/decisions.
i feel like we should know less about people
This video made me want to read her book. Idc about her and D Wades finances. I’m more interested in learning about her experience being a black actress.
I love Gabriel Union. She is so real. We are human, all of us and we are all flawed. She speaks and OWNS her flaws and thats ✨queen✨ energy
I love her too!!! you're totally right!!! we're all flawed.❤
Being Mary Jane was such a vibe, I hate they didn’t renew it.
Being outraged by someone else’s living arrangements is WILD
There's something I don't understand with the American life style, especially the Black community (I'm black but I was born In France) Why do you jump on people to tell them what to do with their money? And also why is it so shocking the 50/50? Yea, he makes more money and ? Their vision is to be equal. In France money is taboo, you don't talk about it in public, so this is why I'm confused by the amount of people telling a grown woman what to do or not with her money and her marriage ._.
I think the public here is talking about her money and marriage so much because she puts all her business out there, and the public feels that if she talks about it then so can they.
@@kickballfever oh ok
Because it's weird that a big breadwinning man is splitting bills with his wife. It's strange and people are weighing in because she shared the information with everyone.
@@MakiiBlue
Yeah she talks toooo much. She is kind of mean.
I mean, she keeps airing out her business left and right. Yeah it really doesn't mean that people have to talk about it and pick it apart, but that's what humans do everywhere in the world.
Maybe in France people are more discrete about it. But I've been in France and, in my experience, the French are not afraid to tell you to your face or talk behind your back 😂
Years ago, she did a sit down interview with Oprah and Viola Davis. Gabrielle admitted she used to be a mean girl when she was younger. Sounds like she still may be. She's probably gotten a pass all her life because she's beautiful. Remember, she also played the mean difficult sister in, Deliver Us From Eva, LL Cool Js love interest. Life often imitates art.
Everyone should read Gabrielle’s book! She’s been though a lot trauma and I’m sure she feels better when she’s in control of her expenses. Maybe he’s told her she can relax but she puts that pressure on herself because again trauma. But like she said she working on it. Also they provide for other family members, that’s a lot of bills that she has to keep up with for her loved ones.
I think we often forget how many people celebrities support: their families, their staff, their managers and agents, children, etc
Great video, there was a lot of things I didn’t know about Gabrielle. She’s definitely competitive.
50/50 bills and tossing salad???🧐😵💫😩
Exactly 😂 that’s messed up; out here eating 💩 yet doing that even
😅😅😅
Basically a roommate with dookie breath.
🤢🤢🤢
She *really* could’ve kept that second part to herself. 😳
@Empressive : Your work on this video, as the ones before, is awesome 🔥 So detailed and I really enjoyed how in depth you went into the back stories about Gabrielle Union & how her personality really impacted a lot of her relationships in the industry. Goes to show that being such a dominant woman can close a lot of doors but sometimes is necessary in order to get where you desire to be in your career and in life in general. Thank you for such captivating work 🙏🏾
I was just watching Deliver Us From Eva last night and I said she is literally the living embodiment of her character in that movie except she’s mean as hell to husband too🤷🏽♀️😂
You have wuch a positive and balanced way of reviewing celebrities. So refreshing
Empressive, I really like how you bought in the previous Interveiw la in which Gabrielle talks about power and how she feels
Like the person that pays the bills has the most power.
Sorrows sorrows Prayers.
😂😂😂
This was such a good UA-cam post. It really humanized Gabrielle Union in a way..with out allowing her to avoid accountability. All of these Black women in Hollywood have so much light, and are all so beautiful….and I believe Gab got it the worse cause she was the darkest. And now I believe Hollyweird plays with her insecurities like all the others. And we all need to get paid. I’m still very disgusted with how they pimp their son and his sexuality and gender. But very good reporting. I hope we all find peace and power we all deserve.
Gabby isn't the darkest in Hollywood.
Also, they never pimped their son..
People and the public were asking questions about the boy whenever the boy was seen out in public. The boy and his family were minding their business but everyone was curious as to why the boy was dressing as a female.. Did you want his parents to lock him away inside the house?
They were force to address the issue.
@@mamadouaziza2536I swear to God the internet is making people slower and slower. Basic common sense...
You always attract the energy you give out to the world.
This lady is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh! So BEAUTIFUL!
I’m educated and makes really nice money and my hubby also educated and makes waaaaaaaay more than me. I love the fact my hubby provides for me and our household. I work because I want too and because I’m my mother’s daughter. My mom taught me always work and be able to provide for yourself JUST IN CASE things may go left. I understand women like Gabrielle, she’s like my little sister. Let her be the woman she is and if he like it. 🤷🏾♀️
This made me realize how much of myself i see in Gabrielle Union and that i appreciate her for it. It's crazy, but from the time i was little she was always my favorite actress but I didn't really know why.
This video made me realize how much she reflects me and a lot of the same issues she has . I need to read her book.
I hate how everyone loves to drag her. She is a sweet girl and I love her. Nobody can change my mind about her.
I appreciate Gabriel's willingness to be honest and candid, even if it isn't always looked at as favorable. Learning more about her background gives me a new perspective.
I'm unsure why she is hated so much when she has been VERY honest about her shortcomings. It's always hilarious to see on the internet how judgemental everyone is as if they are all perfect. Smh
@@TeaSipperEsq. I have to agree with you. I am a little confused on that as well!
Gabrielle needs to stop disclosing so much. She's starting to sound like Jada. She's in her masculine energy.
Idk no one is perfect. I actually have sympathy for her especially coming from all she’s gone through in the industry. I also respect her honesty.
Gabriel reminds me of my younger sister we are a year apart but at the end of the day I have always respected and looked up to even tried to follow my sister lead while we were competitive we route each other on and till this day I'm so proud of my sister and all her accomplishments
How can your husband truly say he loves you while watching you stress, knowing he has the power to fix the source of your stressor, but sits back and does nothing about it? I honestly wish these ppl would stop talking altogether because the influence they have is critical it seems to the masses and we have enough women stressed out to be following behind all this confusion. Sidenote: Dwayne's 1st wife is absolutely stunning 😍
She understands that he is also stressing as well. Their financial advisor probably told them the best thing to do was to have a joint account for the house bills and personal accounts to pay for everything else. They are BOTH stressing. We are just seeing Gabrielle's side because it's her interview but they BOTH have poor family members to support.
Dwayne might even have more bills to pay than her because he is supporting his ex wife and the break baby's mom as well as a bunch of other family members. It's called the black tax.
I think that he would want to help her, but her competitiveness is preventing him from helping and being the man of the house.
Our marriage shouldn't get in the way of us dating!!!????? Wow!! I will never understand!
At this point, Gabrielle has given us so much information that I don’t need to know, I miss celebrities in old days 90’s when we want to find out not to be given information about them.
You have the option of not engaging with it... U clicked this video...seems like u wanted to know...
@@ddneq677 This news popped up on my feeds before Empressive uploaded it so I knew whats up even though I don't even care. I only watched this video just to support Empressive more views that's it
When you was like “sorry I got off topic” I was like naaaw keep going 😂😂 I got invested lol if you ever decide to do a solo documentary on Gabrielle Union I’d be here for it
Girl and I followed you right off topic lol but the back story definitely plays a part of the details that make a person. Your always so transparent I appreciate that as a subscriber.
Regardless of the controversy I love her movies. And I’m excited about the one on Netflix she has coming out next month ✨
You explained it perfectly. The competitive, Alpha energy she carries combined with Dwayne's Beta brings balance to their situation. May not be traditional, but if it works, it works. 🤷🏾♀️
How are you competing against your own spouse, when you should be a team smh
This was an excellent video you put perspective on why she feels and acts and is the way she is. This makes more sense and if more people knew this information maybe they'll cut her some slack and see her point of view.
I love the fact that she keeps that mindset, people think just because a guy makes more it's all on him to provide, shes shows the fact that just because you have a rich husband, doesn't mean you give up on everything she worked hard for. She trying to keep a bit of power on the table just in case, I think she played it smart. 50/50 sounds good. Even when the man usually takes care of everything, it's nice to have that break and know you have an equal partner. Times are different, this seems like a healthy relationship, though id love to see Dwyanes perception is on it. Alot of people are in toxic relationships where who ever makes the most money get to do w.e they want, seems to me like a safe move to do so.