
Gabrielle Union Shares Emotional Tribute After Heartbreaking Family Loss
April 06, 2026


Gabrielle Union's daughter, Kaavia, recently took on a new role as a driving teacher to her friend. Fortunately, baby Kaavia was a patient teacher to her struggling student.
Kaavia James Union Wade never stops being a source of entertainment for her fans. The shady baby is always up to fun activities with her mom, who shares the adventures on Instagram.
A recent video showed the toddler during playtime with her friend, Crosby. The two kids were playing with electric cars on a gravel driveway.

Gabrielle Union and Kaavia James Union Wade at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2019 at Barker Hangar on July 11, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images
In the video, Kaavia could be seen driving a red circular automobile that she was controlling with her hands. Crosby seemed to be having a hard time as he crashed into the wall with his pink and purple scooter bike.
As Crosby struggled to reverse his vehicle, Kaavia watched him patiently until he eventually crashed into her too. The post was tagged:
"You ever try to give driving lessons to a dude??? I give you Exhibit A. @crosby_sparrow we gonna [get you] right man, I promise ?? #ShadyBaby."
Fans were amused by the kids' playtime antics and the expressed awe at Kaavia's calm demeanor as she watched her friend struggle with the toy.
One person commented, "She's not saying anything, yet she said a whole lot!!!!" Another chimed in, "She has absolutely been here before.??."
Kaavia's playtime video shows just how much the Wades' last born has grown. The cutie just celebrated her second birthday after she was born via surrogate on November 7, 2018.
The special day was celebrated heavily by her parents, retired NBA player Dwyane Wade and "Bring It On" actress Gabrielle Union. The couple said that their baby girl brought so much joy to their lives.
While Kaavia is Union's only child, she has three other siblings from her father's previous relationships - Zaire, 18, Zaya, 13, and Xavier, 7.
Wade also adopted his nephew, Dahveon, 19, in 2011, although his mother, Wade's sister, still has parental rights. This makes the Wades a blended family of seven, and with such a big family comes some fun traditions, especially since Wade retired from professional basketball.
In an interview with E! Union dished on some holiday traditions that the family would be taking part in including lots of candied ham and singing and, of course, lots of quality time for Kaavia and her siblings too.

Gabrielle Union Shares Emotional Tribute After Heartbreaking Family Loss
April 06, 2026

'Godzilla vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 19 in Maryland Car Crash — Details Emerge About Who Was With Her
July 22, 2026

Bodybuilding Influencer, 22, Found in Apartment Under Mysterious Circumstances
May 28, 2026

One of Jennifer Lopez's Children Graduates and Ignites Buzz Over Resurfaced Post
May 30, 2026

Texas Mother's Last Communication with Daughter Revealed After Tragic Incident
May 26, 2026

'Boy Got His Dad Height': Wiz Khalifa's Son Sebastian Is Incredibly Tall at 13 — Photos Show the Teen Taking After His Dad
June 02, 2026

Dispatch Audio Reveals What First Responders Found When They Arrived at the Scene of the Crash Involving Kaylee Hottle
July 22, 2026

Texas Restaurateurs Seemed 'Perfect' But Former Employee Says Thy Mitchell and Husband Were Very Different
May 08, 2026

Katie Couric's Second Husband John Molner: Inside Their Private Wedding, His Diagnosis Before the Big Day, and How He Stood by Her During Her Recent Health Scare
July 10, 2026

USF Student Passes Away in Tragic Incident — Final Communication With Family Revealed
May 26, 2026

Julie Andrews Makes First Public Appearance in Years, Igniting Reactions Over Her Look
May 27, 2026