Gabrielle Union opens up about her financial fears, revealing she carries a huge burden of financial responsibilities and still fears she won’t have enough money if a movie get axed. She also talked about equal bill splitting with her husband, Dwyane Wade, who is reportedly worth over $170 million. More inside…
Unveiling her financial fears, Gabrielle Union bravely shares the weight of her fiscal obligations, wrestling with the nagging worry of insufficient funds if a film flounders.
In a recent interview on Bloomberg’s original series “Idea Generation,” Gabby dives into the realm of equitable expenses with her spouse, retired NBA baller Dwyane Wade, who is reportedly worth $170 million.
The Bring It On actress shed light on her financial dynamics with D. Wade, and the lingering anxieties she faces taking care of multiple households, and how it’s been tough for her to change the way she thinks about money.
“I think I just have more responsibilities for my money. So, I get nervous,” she said. “‘Oh God, that movie didn’t open, what does that mean? Am I going to have enough to hold everybody up?’ I’m trying to find peace in the journey and not using my anxiety and scarcity mindset to be my engine, which is hard.”
Gabby’s financial obligations extend beyond their own home, as she and her husband also support other households. This adds another layer of complexity to their financial landscape.
The “Being Mary Jane” star, who’s reportedly worth $40 million, expressed the constant need to work tirelessly to ensure everyone’s taken care of. This unyielding pressure, driven by her desire to support those dependent on her, fuels her determination to keep pushing forward.
“It’s weird to say I’m head of household, because in this household we split everything 50/50. But in the other households each of us have to support, there’s always this gorilla on your back. And it’s hard. It’s hard to let that go.”
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The “L.A.’s Finest” star talked about working on healing childhood trauma and how therapy has helped her. Not only that, she now embraces vision boarding, which she can thank Savannah James, wife of NBA star LeBron James.
Previously, Gabby felt creating vision boards were ‘f*cking corny,” but she soon learned the value in them. She shared a story about how Savannah organized a vision board party when their husbands were playing for the Miami Heat, and she decided to put a wedding ring on her board. Not long after, she got it, but she still didn’t feel fulfilled. She said it took many years of her putting “stuff” on her vision board each year before she realized she didn’t need stuff.
“I don’t need stuff. Stuff doesn’t fill my soul, it doesn’t make my soul sing. I wanted experiences. So I would lean into more words, phrases. Pictures that capture how I want to feel,” she shared.
“I think there’s power in claiming it, victory, and then acting as if it’s coming. I know it’s coming,” she concluded.
Watch her full interview below:
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By the way, Gabby is gearing up to star her new romantic comedy, The Perfect Find.
Directed by Numa Perrier, the film follows fashion editor Jenna Jones (Gabrielle Union) as she returns to New York after a public breakup and career meltdown. She’s looking for a fresh start at Darzine, headed by her former rival Darcy Hill (Gina Torres), but the last thing she expects is to fall for her boss’s son, Eric (Keith Powers). With her career on the line and a forbidden romance at stake, Jenna must decide what truly matters to her. More details and the film’s first look are HERE.
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