Gabrielle Union In Black Bikini Told She 'Looks Older'

By Glory-Anna Oshafi on August 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT

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Award-winning actor Gabrielle Union recently updated her Instagram with some sizzling bikini pictures. The post, which showed off her stunning figure alongside some snapshots with her family, sparked several reactions from her followers.

Most of her fans were impressed. However, some were not and didn't hesitate to express it in the comment section.

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Gabrielle Is Between Gratitude And A Good Playlist

The 20-post carousel captioned “somewhere between gratitude and a good playlist” showed Gabrielle in a black bikini outfit, spending time with her family on a beach in New York City.

The first slide captured Gabrielle in the middle of getting dressed. She posed, hands on her hips, shorts mid-thigh, looking away from her camera. The camera angle gave her fans a close-up of her midriff in the stylish swimsuit.

The post also captured her walking, running down the beach, doing a small spin, and smiling beautifully at the camera. A fan favorite showed her busting some dance moves as a song played in the background.

The Instagram update also offered fans some insight into her wholesome family dynamic. It showed her family laughing and having fun during a meal.

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Classy In Black And White

Gabrielle looked elegant in a black and white bikini set. The top was a plain black strapless bandeau style that gathered at the center with a checkered fabric. The bottoms were a high-cut, V-shaped number with checkered side panels to match the bottom.

The strapless top, paired with her hair up in a ponytail, highlighted her shoulders and slim neck, while the bikini bottom’s high cut showed off her toned, long legs. She paired the outfit with a simple black headband, nailing the “chic and relaxed” look.

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Is Gabrielle Union Looking Older?

The post amassed thousands of likes within minutes. Her loyal fan base rushed to the comment section, flooding it with hearts, fire, stars, and heart eyes emojis.

Several of her fans highlighted how beautiful she looked and how warm the family pictures were.

One follower said, “I love Gab’s natural beauty and confidence.” Another said, “I swear. You are timeless. Fam is beautiful. I pray y'all stay blessed. Thank you for sharing fr.”

Amidst the barrage of compliments, there was some criticism.

A user commented, “I’m sad they don't work out together in the gym… Dwade still keeping his health while she’s getting older looking…”

Another follower expressed their concern, “The once beautiful body isn't the same anymore… What happened, anybody?”

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One follower wasn't impressed with the revealing outfit: “Showing off your body doesn't suit you nor your body, baby. You one of my faves, though.”

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Gabrielle Union's See-Through Outfit At The Riff Raff Premiere

Earlier in the year, the 52-year-old actor posted a picture of herself in a brown see-through gown.

The floor-length gown held up by tiny straps hung freely on her body while leaving almost nothing to the imagination. She accessorized the jaw-dropping look with matching shoes, what looked like a tweed bag, and a simple choker necklace.

A Decade Of Love And Commitment

Gabrielle has been married to the love of her life, NBA legend Dwayne Wade, for ten years. The two met in 2006 but didn't start dating until 2009.

They later got married in 2014 and have a daughter together. Their wedding anniversary is August 30.

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