Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are a formidable celebrity couple who stand up for the rights of the marginalized. The duo has spoken out for the rights of LGBTQ individuals on several occasions. Their own child came out as a trans woman in the recent past. Recently, Union was caught lauding a reproductive rights activist as she revealed her woman crush.

Gabrielle Union’s willingness to use her position in the society for good has to be lauded. She’s one of the most famous WAGS (Wives and Girlfriends) of the NBA. Despite being married to one of the greatest ballplayers of all time, she’s quite successful in her own right as she’s got a high-flying acting career in Hollywood.

Gabrielle Union reveals her ‘Woman Crush’

The internet is a fascinating place. One gets to witness various personalities from different parts of the world. Gabrielle Union was taken aback by the achievements of a certain reproductive rights activist. She even labeled the woman in question as her “Woman crush.”

The person in question is Deja Foxx. A 23-year-old reproductive rights activist and blogger, she is known for being the youngest staff member on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign and for her work with Planned Parenthood. Foxx is fighting for the rights of every female on the American subcontinent.

She got her name etched in ‘Teen Vogue’ 21 under 21 and was awarded the ‘Planned Parenthood Catalyst for Change’ accolade for her work as an activist. She was even lauded for her achievements by Hollywood actor and producer Gabrielle Union. Union in the past mentioned the time she played a pivotal role in a project which sheds light on difficulties faced by queer folks.

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Gabrielle Union reflects on her deep wound

Recently, Gabrielle Union played the role of a mother who kicks her son out of the house once she comes to know her son might be queer. Union said, “She was full of rage, and she couldn’t direct it at the institution because she had dug in, so she directed it at her child because she got sold a bill of goods. Oh, you found the wound. Welcome. And then it started to fester and grow like a f*****g cancer.” 

Union revealed that her homophobic character went through a transformational journey in the movie. It’s rather inspiring to witness Union taking part in movies which might have a positive impact on the society in general.

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