Gabrielle Union is embracing 2025 with a full heart and an even fuller calendar. From exciting Hollywood ventures to personal milestones, the actress, producer, and proud mom is proving once again that she can do it all — with grace, grit, and gratitude.
Union Teams Up with Steph Curry for ‘GOAT’
In one of her most buzzworthy projects yet, Union is set to voice a lead character in Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming action-comedy GOAT. The film is being developed in partnership with Steph Curry’s Unanimous Media and Modern Magic, and it’s already generating serious hype thanks to its powerhouse voice cast.
Set in a world where dominant animals compete in an extreme sport known as roarball, the story centers on a determined young goat named Will Harris, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin (of Stranger Things fame). Gabrielle Union will bring to life Jett Fillmore, a seasoned black leopard still chasing her first championship after two decades in the game. Meanwhile, Steph Curry lends his voice to Lenny Williamson, a tall, easygoing giraffe.
Other stars joining the animated adventure include Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, Patton Oswalt, and Jenifer Lewis, making this a star-studded affair. Union herself shared her excitement via Instagram, posting, “Alsoooooooo this fun project!!” — teasing fans of what’s to come when the film hits theaters in 2026.
Double Graduation Joy: Zaya Heads to College, Kaavia to First Grade
Beyond Hollywood lights, Gabrielle Union is soaking in special family moments — starting with her stepdaughter Zaya Wade’s high school graduation. In a proud moment for the Wade-Union household, Zaya, who’s earned the “Head of School” honor, is off to college to study astrobiology — a bold, out-of-this-world choice that’s both thrilling and humbling for her parents.
Union and Dwyane Wade didn’t hold back in expressing their pride. In a heartfelt Instagram post, they wrote:
“As you step into this next season, we already know you’ll write it with purpose, passion, and power. May college be your canvas — and the world, your masterpiece.”
Zaya herself has praised her close bond with Union, describing their connection as a “motherly friend” relationship in a Seventeen interview. She gushed about how Union lights up when she shares school updates or high school crushes — proof that their bond goes far beyond parental formality.
Meanwhile, 6-year-old Kaavia James is making her own waves, graduating from kindergarten and stepping into the next phase of her academic journey. Union, ever the proud mama, wrote:
“From brave beginnings to big milestones, Kaav, you’ve learned, grown, and blazed your way through kindergarten. Next up: 1st grade — and a whole new world of discoveries!”
A Year of Wins — On and Off Screen
Whether she’s stepping behind the mic for a major animated feature or cheering on her daughters from the sidelines, Gabrielle Union is moving through 2025 with purpose. She’s balancing her growing role as a producer — seen with her latest project Riff Raff — and as a hands-on parent, celebrating life’s big and small moments with deep pride.
From red carpets to school auditoriums, Gabrielle Union is doing what she does best — shining, supporting, and showing up with love.
