American actress and activist Gabrielle Union has shared that she and her husband, former NBA player Dwyane Wade, split their bills equally, despite their collective success and wealth. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Union expressed her financial anxieties and emphasized their responsibility to others, which keeps her focused on the bottom line.
Union, known for her roles in movies like “Breaking In,” explained that although they are both highly successful individuals, they maintain a 50/50 financial arrangement in their household. She mentioned that in their respective households, they each have obligations to support others. This often adds constant pressure to work hard and ensure that everyone’s needs are met.
The actress admitted that even with their wealth, she still feels anxious.
She claims that she usually adopts a scarcity mindset when it comes to money. Gabrielle further emphasized that she carries more financial responsibilities. She also worries about the implications if a project or movie she’s involved in doesn’t perform well. She shared her struggles to find peace in the journey. All while not letting her anxiety and scarcity mindset drive her actions.
While acknowledging the difficulty of letting go of that mindset, Gabrielle expressed her commitment to working on it. Despite their financial success, she and Wade prioritize a balanced approach to their finances. They continue to divide their expenses equally.
Union and Wade tied the knot in 2014. They also have a daughter together named Kaavia James, who is four years old. Union is also a stepmother to Wade’s children from previous relationships: Zaire, 20, Zaya, 15, and Xavier Zechariah, nine. Additionally, Wade is the legal guardian of his cousin, Dahveon Morris, who is 21.
Gabrielle Union’s candid discussion about her financial concerns sheds light on her ongoing personal journey to find peace and balance, regardless of external success and wealth.
