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Costume Institute Benefit – Karl Lagerfeld A Line of Beauty – NYC Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade attend the 2023 Costume Institute Benefit celebrating Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, NY, USA on May 01, 2023. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM New York City NY United States PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxSPAxUKxUSAxBELxPOL Copyright: xGuerinxCharles/ABACAx 851402_236 GuerinxCharles/ABACAx 851402_236
In a powerful display of resilience, Gabrielle Union recently shared a powerful message. The renowned actress, and wife of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, recently shared some supportive words on her Instagram story. The tweet she posted, written by Candace Cotton, addresses the lasting impact of trauma and the journey toward healing. Moreover, this act served as a poignant reminder of Union’s unwavering strength. She has previously talked about determination in the face of adversity, particularly in light of her past controversy with “America’s Got Talent” judge Simon Cowell.
Let’s dig into the controversy and try to understand the message Union is trying to send via the Instagram story.
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Gabrielle Union: A battle against workplace toxicity
Gabrielle Union made headlines in June 2020 when she filed a harassment complaint against “America’s Got Talent”. She also accused former NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy of threatening her for speaking out against the work culture.

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34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles American actress Gabrielle Union arrives at the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 30, 2023 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California California United States PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xImagexPressxAgencyx originalFilename: collin-34thannu230330_npWaj.jpg
In a candid interview with Variety, Union shed light on the challenges she faced as a marginalized talent in Hollywood.
Furthermore, she bravely shared instances of racism and unchecked behavior she witnessed on set, including a racist joke from guest judge Jay Leno and a contestant’s depiction of blackface. Additionally, she said, “I had to look at myself and say, ‘Do you want to keep it easy? Or do you want to be you, and stand up?’ Because I’m not the only one being poisoned at work.”
However, this controversy still haunts her to this day. The haters somehow find ways to troll and remind her of the incident on social media.
Strong message to the haters
Recently, Union took to her Instagram story to share a thought-provoking tweet by Candace Cotton. The tweet emphasizes the profound impact of trauma and the transformative effect it has on individuals.
Stop telling ppl to just get over it. Trauma isn't something you just get over. It completely changes you. You become someone else & it's often hard to recognize this new person. You're still trying to heal, trying succeed, trying to live. You'll never be able to just get over it
— 🐢 (@turtlebreezee) July 12, 2023
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Union’s caption, “Hallelujah!“, amplifies her agreement with the sentiment expressed. This act can be seen as a direct response to those who have doubted her experiences or dismissed the lasting effects of trauma. Having faced several accounts of workplace discrimination during her Hollywood career, Union has certainly persevered.
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Her unwavering spirit continues to inspire and resonate with countless individuals. Despite the challenges she faced, she remains committed to speaking out and advocating for positive change. She stands tall as a pillar of support for her family too.
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By sharing Candace Cotton’s tweet, the wife of Dwyane Wade sends a clear message to her haters and critics. She conveys that she will not be silenced, and her experiences have shaped her into a stronger, more resilient person. However, social media is a strange place, let’s see how the trollers respond to this message.
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