Since she was a little kid, her close friends and family have called her “Nickie” which is short for Monique, her middle name.
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She graduated from UCLA with an honors degree in sociology.
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In an interview with Elle she divulged a few beauty secrets, but her biggest and most effective was the she drinks a lot of water. She drinks a gallon of water a day.
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In high school, Gabrielle was big in basketball, as the all-star point guard, according to BoomsBeat. She also participated in track and soccer.
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Gabrielle’s First Acting Role Was On Saved By The Bell In 1995.
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Gabrielle Union is a huge advocate for disadvantaged people, so it makes sense that her original career choice was to become a lawyer.
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Gabrielle Is Fluent In Spanish.
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Gabrielle Union uses her celebrity status to push for women’s rights and against racism. She is an advocate for survivors of assault and speaks up when people are being discriminated against.
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Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Was Born Via Surrogate.
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She Reads The Autobiography Of Malcolm X Every Year. “I’ve reread the book once a year since college and have found myself just as moved each time as the first reading,” she shared.