52YO Gabrielle Union Left Speechless as Her Mom Reveals Unknown Side

Gabrielle Union is the definition of booked and busy—juggling acting, producing, brand partnerships, motherhood, and still managing to slay every red carpet she steps on. Whether she’s lighting up the screen or dominating the fashion scene, she does it all with grace and grit. But behind that fierce work ethic is a woman who helped shape her: her mother, Theresa Union. Known for her quiet strength and unwavering support, Theresa has been a guiding force in Gabrielle’s life, instilling in her the values of resilience and self-belief from a young age. But there’s more to Mama Union than meets the eye. What little-known side of her is about to be revealed?

Gabrielle Union doesn’t just call Theresa her mom—she describes her as “pure love and light,” a sentiment she beautifully captured in a heartfelt birthday post back in 2019. Theresa wasn’t just a guiding force; she led by example. Long before the world knew her as Gabrielle’s mom, she was a quiet powerhouse of compassion, adopting three more children in her 60s like it was second nature. And in a recent interview? Let’s just say, before she was Supermom, Theresa was kind of… super cool.

During a recent interview, the mother-daughter duo playfully danced around their ages, with Gabrielle teasing, “Dare we say our age? Because I’m not sure my age.” Theresa, ever the queen of composure, replied, “Well, no, I’m going to assume… I’ll be 78.” Gabrielle, in awe, shot back, “78, look at this skin! And I am 52. Do you realize I am the age you were when you first told me about this foundation? This iconic Tony D’Onovo foundation. I remember you saying it was like, ‘Oh, this is so good for mature skin, and it lasts all night.” Gabrielle’s next comment?

Priceless. “I was thinking, why would mom have to have it last all night?” Theresa, without missing a beat, dropped the mic, “Yes, mom had to have it last all night. I was in the Bay Area.” Gabrielle’s response to it with a smile, “You were in the streets in the Bay Area!” to which Theresa casually added, “Also the streets down here. That’s another story.” And just like that, Supermom revealed her secret alter ego. Suddenly, Gabrielle’s fearless energy made so much more sense.

The conversation took a heartfelt turn as Theresa and Gabrielle reflected on how makeup, especially products designed for women of color, isn’t just about beauty, but self-expression. With 55 inclusive shades, that iconic foundation wasn’t just a makeup staple for Theresa; it was an armor of confidence while presenting to the world.

Union continuing Theresa’s legacy

Gabrielle Union’s 2025 hustle proves the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Like her mother, Theresa, who balanced careers, activism, and raising six kids, Gabrielle is mastering the art of multitasking with grace. From her debut album Cinderella Sweep (featuring 53 young voices) to slaying Schiaparelli in Paris, she’s turning every platform into upliftment and a celebration of Black excellence, just as Theresa taught her.

Theresa’s lessons in fearlessness shine through Gabrielle’s bold moves. Whether starring in the horror film Forbidden Fruits or rocking that iconic “Black Bombshell Barbie” look at the NAACP Awards, Gabrielle embodies her mom’s mantra: “Present yourself with confidence.” Even her music and fashion choices echo Theresa’s belief that representation isn’t optional, it’s everything. And let’s not forget the Wade-Union power duo. Together with Dwyane, Gabrielle blends family, fame, and activism seamlessly, a modern twist on Theresa’s legacy of caregiving and community.

While Theresa built her legacy through resilience, activism, and raising six children (with some Bay Area adventures along the way), Gabrielle now amplifies those values on global stages, turning every red carpet, album collaboration, and film role into a celebration of Black excellence, confidence, and empowerment. Proving well that the strongest family traits are often a mix of wisdom, rebellion,n and unconditional love.