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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dwyane Wade recaps his July moments filled with mystic beach vibes, family and gratitude
Dwyane Wade with Gabrielle Union-Wade, Image via Getty Former NBA star Dwyane Wade very well personifies what being a family man looks like. The Utah Jazz co-owner loves spending quality time with his beloved wife, Gabrielle Union Wade, and adorable daughter, Kaavia. The Miami Heat alum took to Instagram and posted a slew of pictures from month of July 2025. His July moments spoke volumes about gratitude and beach getaways with his actor wife and 6-year-old daughter, Kaavia. Dwyane Wade's July memories are all about his vacations, family time and gratitude NBA legend Dwyane Wade recently posted his July memories on Instagram. The former Cleveland Cavaliers star shared multiple pictures from month of July. The snaps not only comprised Wade's happy moments with his beloved wife Gabrielle Union-Wade and little daughter Kaavia but also reflected on gratitude. He captioned the carousel as, 'Some July Moments.' Dwyane Wade's actor wife, Gabrielle Union-Wade, reshared the carousel on Instagram. She captioned the story as, 'My happiest place.' Both Wade and Union started dating in 2009. After a year of seeing each other, the couple made their relationship public in 2010. Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Wade tied the knot on August 30, 2014, in Miami, Florida. Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union-Wade opens up on her surrogacy journey NBA legend Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade welcomed their daughter Kaavia via surrogacy in November 2018. The joy of motherhood went on to become a long-awaited one for the Hollywood star. Gabrielle was 36 and Dwyane Wade was 46 when they embraced parenthood in 2018. During an interview with a reputed media outlet, Marie Claire, in May, Gabrielle Union-Wade opened up on her surrogacy journey. Despite dealing with physical issues, she even confessed about the emotional cost that came along with the decision of undergoing surrogacy. Gabrielle Union-Wade said, 'I'll never have peace with it, ever. It's such a personal journey that I may never know full peace with the coulda, woulda, shouldas. For me, it felt like failure. My body failed. It just felt like such a f------ public humiliation.' Gabrielle Union's Guide to Makeup in Her 50s | Beauty Secrets | Vogue She further mentioned, 'Surrogacy felt like a cuckold; watching somebody do something I can't do. To be there for somebody else succeeding where I failed — it is a mind f--- for people who have had my journey and who feel similarly.' Union went ahead with surrogacy after multiple failed IVF attempts. As revealed by the actor, she even lost count of her IVF cycles while waiting to embrace the joy of being a mother. Also Read: 'Always a team player'- NBA legend Dwyane Wade reacts to Draymond Green being undervalued with 88th rank For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gabrielle Union-Wade shares powerful message on honesty and growth amid past struggles with surrogacy
Dwyane Wade is happily married to Gabrielle Union-Wade (Image via Instagram / @dwyanewade) NBA icon Dwyane Wade 's wife, Gabrielle Union-Wade, recently uploaded a wholesome but cryptic message on her Instagram Story. In the post, she explained how healthy individuals are self-aware, and responsible. On the other hand, she also reflected on her mental well-being a few weeks ago. During the same, she talked about the couple's decision to use a surrogate to give birth. She further opened up about the impact it had on her. Gabrielle Union-Wade reflects on self-growth and emotional resilience through motherhood and surrogacy journey The post that Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union-Wade shared on her Instagram Story was actually uploaded by another Instagram account called @yourdiagnonsense on July 22. The Instagram post read: 'The healthiest people I know aren't perfect… They're just honest. They know their patterns. They take responsibility. They apologize. They grow…' Meanwhile, the caption of the original post read: 'Imperfect. Aware. Open. Flexible. Driven towards emotional and personal growth. Thats it. Not abs. Not a bank account. Not social status. Not even knowledge. But the ability to face ourselves with a f*ck ton of honesty…' It continued: 'If you're feeling stuck or lost or overwhelmed right now—you're not doing it wrong. You're just human. And the goal isn't to eliminate those states. It's to learn how to hold them with more gentleness, more curiosity, and more capacity…' It then concluded: 'So no, health is not about constant wellness. It's about honesty. About not lying to yourself. About building capacity to feel more, not less…' On the other hand, the Cradle 2 the Grave actress recently made the news as she opened up about her mental health. She recently talked to Marie Claire about the difficulties she encountered as a mother. Gabrielle Union-Wade wants to be a mom (Image via Instagram / @dwyanewade) The couple had been impacted by Gabrielle Union's several miscarriages while she attempted to conceive with the NBA superstar. She is currently the stepmother of Dwyane Wade's children from his former marriage. Later on, they decided to use surrogacy, although that too had its drawbacks. Speaking about her experience using surrogacy, Gabrielle Union stated: 'Every single person's surrogacy journey is different.' The well-known Hollywood actress also mentioned that she had gone through a challenging time in her life and that she had been impacted by the opinions of others. Also read: Dwyane Wade says Gabrielle Union can't stand being called 'Gabby'—prefers the family nickname 'Nickie' Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity Stepparents Who Are Close With Their Stepkids
Being part of a blended family is incredibly common these days, and many celebrity stepparents are normalizing having a tight-knit bond with their stepkids. From Gabrielle Union-Wade and Jennifer Lopez to Kurt Russell and Jason Momoa, some of the biggest stars in entertainment frequently show the world what it looks like to foster a close stepparent-stepchild relationship. For the Bring It On star, she was fully aware that her signature on the dotted line represented an agreement to more than just her marital vows to NBA icon Dwyane Wade. The former professional basketball player had three kids from previous relationships by the time he and Union-Wade tied the knot, and the actress shared on a 2021 episode of the We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast, 'I knew that when I married him, I was married to them.' Like Union-Wade, Jada Pinkett Smith was determined to show up as a positive parental figure for Will Smith's son Trey. The Girls Trip actress wrote on Facebook in 2014, 'When I married Will, I knew Trey was part of the package. Period! If I didn't want that, I needed to marry someone else.' And though Blake Shelton has no kids of his own, his relationship with his own stepdad influenced how he perceives his bond with Gwen Stefani's three sons. The country singer told People in 2021, 'I love my stepfather and I look up to him and he's like a father to me, so I have a good inspiration in my life for how to do this and the kind of stepdad I want to be, and I take it very serious.' Scroll on to read more on stepparenthood from these stars and many more. More from SheKnows Diddy's Twins Jessie & D'Lila Make a Statement at Prom Amid Father's Legal Issues Best of SheKnows I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About The Best Bras for Your Teen — & How to Shop Together Without Dying of Embarrassment Heather Rae El Moussa is stepmom to husband Tarek El Moussa's kids Brayden and Taylor whom he shares with ex-wife Christina Haack. The TV personality — who is also mom to son Tristan is constantly fawning over her stepkids, and it's so sweet to see. In 2024, she wrote the most heartfelt birthday tribute to Taylor. 'You have grown up to be such a beautiful, driven, sophisticated young lady,' El Moussa said. 'I love watching you with Tristan and I am so lucky that I get to have you as my beautiful bonus daughter, I've loved every moment with you. I love you so much, happy birthday sweet girl. 💗🥳' Before she welcomed her daughter Kaavia with Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union-Wade was stepmom to the NBA icon's daughter Zaya and sons Zaire and Xavier. The Bring It On alum said on a 2021 episode of the We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast, 'I knew that when I married him, I was married to them.' Union-Wade continued, 'What I realized very quickly is you will never, ever — I don't care if the other parent is dead — you will never be able to replace the other parent. Don't try to replace the other parent. That is not your job.' The movie star asserted, 'Your job is to be consistent. If you're a disciplinarian in your own life, continue to be that. Just be consistent so they know who you are.' Time and again, we've seen Union be a huge cheerleader for her stepkids, especially Zaya. She is constantly complementing the teen's new looks on Instagram, and the two even 'gossip' about love interests together. Before Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly welcomed their two children, Connelly welcomed a son named Kai with her ex. Despite the couple being private about their family life, Bettany did reveal that he got Kai's name tattooed on him, alongside his two other children and Connelly's first names. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn share a son of their own, Wyatt, but the Guardians of the Galaxy alum is also dad to his son Boston and stepdad to Hawn's movie star kids, daughter Kate Hudson and son Oliver Hudson. Russell is famously close with Kate, who shared an incredibly touching Father's Day post in his honor in 2022. Alongside a sweet throwback photo, The Knives Out: Glass Onion star wrote on Instagram, 'Fun, adventurous, passionate, determined, honest, devoted, amazing father and the best head of hair in Los Angeles! Lucky us! Love you Pa! Happy Fathers Day.' Hawn responded in the comments, 'Honey I showed this to daddy. Here's his message …' Russell wrote, 'Birdie, mommy just showed me this picture, this perfect Father's Day present. I've never seen it before. Wow … it's a killer.' The Christmas Chronicles actor continued, 'Lotta water under the bridge … it's kinda hard to see it though cause all that water seems to somehow have found its way into my eyes … thanks for making me the luckiest father in the world sweetheart. I love you, Pa.' By the time Cardi B and Offset began dating, the Migos rapper was already dad to a daughter, Kalea, and two sons, Kody and Jordan. The 'Money' rapper has always embraced being a stepmother, even after she and Offset welcomed a daughter, Kulture, followed by a son, Wave, and another daughter whose name hasn't been revealed. Cardi occasionally shares photos of their blended family, and in 2022, Offset sang her praises as a stepmom. 'It's a blessing to be able to have [the kids] altogether, and to have a wife who's open and treats them as if they're her kids,' he said during an interview with Essence before he and Cardi B split in 2024. 'It could be an issue, but I don't have to go through that, and that's beautiful.' When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck married, they each had several children from previous relationships. Lopez shares twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner are parents to daughters Violet and Seraphina and son Samuel. Modeling top-tier blended family dynamics, the Shotgun Wedding actress sang the praises of the Justice League star's parenting abilities. During a 2023 appearance on Today, Lopez said, 'He's a wonderful, wonderful father. And a father figure to [Max and Emme] as well, because he has his own three beautiful children, and then there's us.' The entertainment multi-hyphenate continued, 'He's fantastic. He really steps up to the challenge of what [stepparenthood] is and what that means, and they love him. They love him. And they appreciate him, and so do I.' Likewise, it's important to Jennifer Lopez to be a pillar of support and source of love for Ben Affleck's children. She told Vogue in 2022, 'What I hope to cultivate with our family is that his kids have a new ally in me and my kids have a new ally in him, someone who really loves and cares about them but can have a different perspective and help me see things that I can't see with my kids because I'm so emotionally tied up.' Lopez filed for divorce in 2024, and the A-listers finalized the divorce in 2025. Just two months after Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady got together, the former supermodel learned her new boyfriend was expecting a baby with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. The trio came together to welcome Jack into the world. The NFL quarterback and Bündchen had a daughter, Vivian, and a son, Benjamin, a few years later. In 2018, Bündchen explained the dynamic between herself, Brady, and Moynahan to People. 'It wasn't the ideal situation for anyone — there's no manual to prepare you for that,' she said. 'But I'm so grateful for [Bridget]. I know this was hard, but I couldn't imagine my life without [Jack]. I call him my bonus child.' Bündchen added, 'He opened my heart in ways I didn't even know my heart could expand. I fell in love with him.' Bündchen and Brady divorced in 2022, and the model welcomed a baby with boyfriend Joaquim Valente in 2025. Jada Pinkett Smith has always prioritized a close relationship with her stepson Trey. In 2014, the Matrix star wrote about the dynamic between herself, her husband Will Smith, and Trey. Pinkett Smith shared on Facebook, 'When I married Will, I knew Trey was part of the package. Period! If I didn't want that, I needed to marry someone else.' She added, 'I can't support any actions that keep a man from his children of a previous marriage … We can't say we love our man and then come in between him and his children. THAT'S selfishness — not love.' The now-estranged couple also share a son and a daughter, Jaden and Willow. Russell Wilson is stepdad to Ciara's son Future. Of stepparenthood, the NFL player said during an appearance on Good Morning America, 'Being a stepdad … has taught me, really, what love is like, what life is really like, [and] how God intends us to love.' Wilson and Ciara share three additional children, daughters Sienna and Amora, and a son named Win. Though he and Melanie Griffith separated in 2015, Antonio Banderas forged a lasting bond with her children, son Alexander and Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson. In fact, Johnson presented her former stepdad with the Hollywood Actor Award at the 2020 Hollywood Film Awards, and she gave a touching speech in his honor. Johnson told the crowd, 'He loved my mother, and my siblings and I so big, and so fiercely and so loud, that it would change all of our lives together.' Afterward, Banderas told E! News, 'I thought and felt that all of those years.' The Spy Kids alum added, 'But I knew that it was a confirmation that all of those years that Melanie and I spent together, they were years that was not only just about Melanie and me, they were about the family. They were worth it all.' Blake Shelton doesn't have any kids of his own, but he adores being stepdad to Gwen Stefani's three sons Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. In 2021, the country singer told People, 'I have a stepfather in my life who's one of my heroes. I love my stepfather and I look up to him and he's like a father to me, so I have a good inspiration in my life for how to do this and the kind of stepdad I want to be, and I take it very serious,' Shelton explained. The Voice judge added, 'But I also have a blast with it, I'm not gonna lie. I don't take it so serious that I'm not enjoying this time because I really am, especially now that we're five years into this thing … I can't imagine my life without these kids now.' Before Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso welcomed three daughters together — Isabella, Gia, and Stella — the Good Will Hunting star became stepdad to Barroso's daughter Alexia. Damon and Alexia are so close that, when the movie star got the names of his younger three daughters tattooed on him, he also got his stepdaughter's name inked into his skin. Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet decided to part ways after 14 years of marriage, but the Aquaman star is still close with his stepdaughter Zoë Kravitz. In fact, when Bonet couldn't attend The Batman premiere, Momoa took their daughter and son, Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, to support their big sister's debut as Catwoman. On the red carpet, the Game of Thrones alum said, 'We're just so proud. Lisa couldn't be here so we're representing, me and the babies. We're very excited to just be here … It's still family, you know?' Before Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas had their son Dylan and daughter Carys, the Wednesday actress was stepmom to the Ant-Man star's son Cameron. Zeta-Jones made sure to start on the right foot with Cameron — he told the Daily Mail in 2009, 'When she came into our family it could so easily have gone another way. You hear stories all the time about the younger stepmother pushing away the kids from a previous marriage, but from the first day I met her, she said, 'I want us to be friends, and I want you to know that you are a huge part of our family and are welcome any time.'' He added, 'She has been as good as her word … I've never seen my father as happy as he is with her. It's cool to see.' Though Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish are no longer married, the actress is still very close to his daughter Jasper, whom Bosworth has been stepmom to for over a decade. During a 2022 appearance on The Talk, Bosworth shared, 'I have watched her grow up from about 12 years old until, she's 24 now, and she is the light of my life. She really is. I'm so proud of her.' Of her relationship with Jasper's mom, she added, 'We kind of shattered the stereotype of like evil stepmother pitted against biological mother. I'm very close to Jasper's biological mom … and I think it's really all about love.' Before they welcomed a son, Santiago, Eva Longoria was solely stepmom to José Bastón's kids: daughters Natalia and Mariana and son José. The Desperate Housewives alum told E! News in 2017, 'Right now I am a stepmom to three amazing kids, and I've had my hands full, and they are amazing and wonderful … It's been a lot of fun, a lot of fun being a stepmom.' In addition to her mega-star daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, Tina Knowles-Lawson is also stepmom to Richard Lawson's actress daughter, Bianca. Knowles-Lawson frequently cheers for Bianca's accomplishments, once calling her 'my beautiful bonus daughter' on Instagram. When Barbra Streisand married James Brolin, she became stepmom to his three kids: daughter Molly and sons Jess and Josh. Avengers star Josh Brolin spoke to Good Morning America in 2018 about Streisand's excitement over his baby on the way. He told the hosts, 'She's, like, in our face. She's calling all the time, emailing all the time, she has name suggestions. We got her a bracelet that says 'Grandma' on it, she started crying. She's into it, man, really, really into it. It's great.'
