“Fancy and perfect.” That’s exactly how little Kaavia described her mom, Gabrielle Union, in a heartwarming moment recently. Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle have become the gold standard for today’s modern power couples, both successful and incredibly influential. But their daughter, Kaavia Wade, is quickly proving she’s just as charming and headline-worthy as her famous parents.

In an exclusive new interview with People, Kaavia and Gabrielle opened up about their fun, candid family moments together. The conversation turned extra sweet when Kaavia shared one of her biggest fears publicly for the very first time. So, what exactly scares the internet’s favorite little “Shady Baby”?

During the interview, the host asked Gabrielle what qualities she sees in herself and Dwyane showing up in little Kaavia. Union didn’t hesitate and replied, “She definitely has a mind of her own. She’s not afraid to speak up for herself.” But is that the whole truth? Well, Kaavia had a slightly different and very relatable take on that bold personality claim. She chimed in with, “I’m not afraid… sometimes at school,” which instantly made everyone in the room smile at her honesty. Kaavia didn’t stop there. She doubled down and admitted, “A lot of times, like every day,” proving even brave kids get nervous. Life’s like that sometimes, even for the daughter of one of the coolest, most confident couples in Hollywood.

Hearing this sudden statement from her six-year-old, Gabrielle Union stepped in to help Kaavia navigate those tricky, uncomfortable moments. She said, “We do have to reiterate advocating for yourself with your peers.” A message every kid needs to hear sometimes.

Union continued, “You don’t have to always just do what everyone else is doing just so they stay friends with you.” Then she added, “That’s not real friendship. It’s you get to do your things that you like to do.”

“And sometimes they do what they like to do,” she finished. It’s quite astonishing how easily Union gave her daughter wisdom about staying confident in her own choices. It’s that kind of advice that feels just as real for grown-ups as it does for a little six-year-old.

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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade aren’t just parenting Kaavia. They’re also raising a blended, loving family built on trust, care, and honesty. Together, they take care of Zaire, 23, Zaya, 17, Xavier, 11, and Wade’s 21-year-old nephew, Dahveon. Their “miracle” daughter Kaavia, now six, arrived by surrogate in 2018, marking a new chapter in their lives. Union later admitted it wasn’t an easy adjustment at first. It actually took her over a year to “make peace” with that reality.

But fast forward to today, and things are smooth sailing, filled with laughs, honest talks, and meaningful family milestones worth celebrating. In an earlier interview with SheKnows, Union explained how their daughter inspired her to create something bigger than just family moments. She said, “It’s been amazing. Inspired by our daughter, Kaavia, we wanted to create a children’s book. That not only had a little Black girl as the main character but to also give the word ‘shady’ a more positive association.” Turns out, the world loved it too. That book became an instant New York Times bestseller.

Of course, as strong as they look now, the couple’s bond faced its fair share of doubts and emotional hurdles along the way. Union confessed one of her deepest fears, saying, “I will always wonder if Kaav would love me more if I had carried her.” But after watching their candid exchanges in this latest interview, it’s clear that fear has no place in their home anymore.