There is no better example of this than thelove storyof Dwyane Wade andGabrielle Union.
However, theirnatural chemistryturned out to be undeniable, and things ultimately took a romantic turn.
Here’s a look into just how glamorous it truly is.
Guess she didn’t watch basketball!
This is because they were bothbeing paid by promotersto be party on Game Day.
Wade had his children, Zaire and Zaya, and nephew Dahveon Morris help orchestrate the event.
At first, Union wasn’t sure it was the real thing.
However, once she looked to Wade, he was already down on one knee with a massive sparkler.
“Secretly this is like his princess moment,” Union said onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show.
“He’s been hoarding bridal magazines.”
The dapper groom donnedthree outfitsfor the nuptials one each for the ceremony, reception, and afterparty.
The stunning bridedazzled in a custom Dennis Basso gownfrom Kleinfeld Bridal, home ofSay Yes to the Dress.
In their household, the award for the biggest closet goes to Dwyane Wade.
“Not only has his closet taken over both guest room closets, he has a shoe vault.
… Like he turned awhole extra room into a shoe museum,” Gabrielle Union dished toPeople.
For his exquisite taste, Wade has been ranked No.
1 onbest-dressed baller lists.
Union also has an equally keen eye for fashion.
“This game of basketball doesn’t last forever,” the famed athlete toldThe Washington Post.
So how do the two add to their flowing bank accounts?
Well, it’s always happy hour in the Union-Wade household because they have their own wine labels.
The power couple also lend their famous names to promote companies as brand ambassadors.
Wade represents the luxury watch companyHublot, while Unionreps Tylenol.
Because of their love for clothing, they have also inked deals in the fashion arena.
They started their union on the right foot, jet setting to the Maldivesfor their honeymoon.
Sounds pretty glamorous to us!
Union commemorated many of their magical moments onInstagramusing the tagline#WadeWorldTour2019.
The following year, the cultured pair continued their epic traveling with the new hashtag#WadeWorldTour2020.
As for his better half, Gabrielle Union brings her net worth of$40 millionto their lucrative partnership.
Festivities included a marching band, baton twirlers, and even a puppy pit filled with golden retrievers.
Guests also played beer pong, drank from kegs, and posed in a photo booth.
Her mom also created a clothing line with her in mind.
The celebrity baby has anInstagramhandle with over 1.4 million followers and receivesgifts from the likes of Cardi B.
When she turned 40, Gabrielle Union celebrated at the trendy PHD rooftop at New York’sDream Downtownhotel.
Union’sBad Boys IIcostarWill Smith, who also lives a glamourous life,even rapped for the crowd.
Union marked another birthday with a musical guest,having rapper Saweetie performfor her 47th.
When Dwyane Wade turned 32, herented out a huge yachtto party with his teammates in Miami.
“I got my jacket to match the boat.
That’s baller,” he said in avideo.
Must be nice to be able to shell out that serious cash!
“He’s like, ‘So is there, like, a VIP?’
And I’m like, ‘No.
It’s a general waiting room.'”
Although they competed against one another during their careers, they were still able to cultivate lasting friendships.
People didn’t understand that at first," Wade toldESPN (viaBleacher Report).
As part of the Hollywood scene, Gabrielle Union also has many A-listers she calls pals.
During her nights out in L.A., theactress became besties with Jessica Alba.
“We’re in the back with the bartender drinking tequila.
And when she got married, Union had herDeliver Us From Evacostar-turned-friendEssence Atkins serve as the officiant.
“Now here we are now, almost 18 years later.
The couple also has help maintaining their flawless looks.
To style her gorgeous locks, Gabrielle Union employs celebrity hairstylistLarry Sims, who co-founded her haircare line.
To assist him in looking sharp, Wade has his own stylist, Calyann Barnett.
“It’s the most pressure ever,” Barnett toldMaximoTVof dressing the basketball star.
Dwyane Wade’s name has beenname-dropped in songsby Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar.
1 on the Billboard chartsand even earned a Grammy for Best Rap Song.
“This is when I felt like I made it in pop culture.
Artists have not only paid homage to Wade, but have also name-dropped his partner-in-crime in their lyrics.
Wade toldGeniusthat they got a kick out of that line.
“That was our first song together as a couple.
It was just dope.
