NFL Legend Chris Howard’s Ex-Wife Gabrielle Union’s Age-Defying Beauty Sparks Shock Over Missed Role in ABC’s Scandal

Gabriel Union proves that, despite all the odds life throws at her, she’s living her best life. The ex-wife of Chirs Howard still looks young as a lady, even after almost 14 years of being separated from Howard. The Hollywood actress met retired Jaguar‘s tight end Chris Howard at a party in 1999 and soon married in May 2001. After spending some sweet years in each other’s company, the couple officialized their separation in 2009.

Following this separation, the Hollywood model was quick to make headlines for calling her marriage ‘dysfunctional’, as per CNN reports. Union even reported that she felt ‘entitled to cheat’. Moreover, Union even accused Howard of cheating.

Gabriel Union celebrated her birthday with a bang

However, after going through all this, Union sought to resort to NBA player Dwyane Wade. Along with this, the ‘LA’s Finest’ star recently celebrated her 51st birthday with a bang, one that had garnered appreciation for the ex-model on her special day. And oh boy, did she dress up! Fans were not getting tired of swooning over her look. Union wore a sheer black dress with a print of a woman’s silhouette. She also credited herself for doing her own makeup.

Moreover, the Netflix actress also shared a video of her clubbing and swaying the night away with her close ones. Wade was also present in the video, dancing to the beats of music, and celebrating his lady love’s day. It was a snapback from Union to all her critics after she was in the news for not being selected by ABC.

Gabriel Union gets rejected

Revisiting a critical moment of her life, Union shared her experience during the casting of a series, whose name she did not reveal then. The ex-wife of Chris Howard was one of the two final picks for the role. However, the other actress was cast just because other being ‘prettier than Union.

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The ‘Perfect Find’ star expressed her struggles with self-esteem back then and how the experience ‘killed’ her. The sour moment made her learn her definitions again as she re-questioned the people she did not have to work for, fortunately enough. “I recognize that if I had gotten that job and I was around people like that, my soul would be worn down. I only want to be in spaces where I’m wanted.” Well, Union’s life story proves how every sour grape that life throws at you is ultimately a lesson for better days ahead.

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