Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union reveals their daughter Kaavia is obsessed with marriage amid their vacation getaway | NBA News
While most five-year-olds are focused on toys and cartoons, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s daughter Kaavia James is dreaming of wedding bells. During a lighthearted appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Union opened up about their annual family trip to Hawaii, and how her daughter has taken a surprising interest in marriage, all while unknowingly overwhelming her “husband” Crosby during the holiday getaway.
Gabrielle Union reveals daughter Kaavia’s hilarious obsession with marriage during family vacation with Dwyane Wade
Gabrielle Union shared that since Dwyane Wade’s retirement from the NBA, their family has made it a tradition to escape the holiday rush with a Christmas trip to Hawaii. “So, ever since my husband retired from the NBA, because we never got Christmas. He always played on Christmas. He wanted to go away to a place and just be able to like cocoon as a family. So we started going to Hawaii,” Union explained. What started as an intimate family vacation has now evolved into a larger gathering, with “four families” joining this year’s festivities.But the real star of the vacation was Kaavia, who decided this Christmas was the perfect time to declare her commitment to an unsuspecting boy named Crosby.“My child is obsessed with being married,” Union said, laughing. “We have no idea where that came from, but she’s like obsessed.”
Apparently, Kaavia had picked out her “husband” long before the grown-ups could intervene. “Her best friend Crosby, he became the target. Well, he didn’t know. He’s not aware,” Union recounted.“So, we were like, ‘God, does Crosby know that you guys are married?’ And she was like, ‘No.’ And I was like, ‘You don’t think you need to tell him or ask him perhaps?’ And she was like, ‘No.’ And I was like, ‘Well, you’re probably gonna be very successful as a married couple.’ But it was so one-sided. That it made it awkward.”
Kaavia’s “Pepe Le Pew” Pursuit of Love
For two straight weeks in paradise, Kaavia kept the romance alive— even if Crosby wasn’t on board. “Poor little Crosby was like fighting for his life,” Union joked. “It was very, it was giving very Pepe Le Pew. My child was the skunk. Like she was Pepe. And Crosby’s like, ‘Get her up.’”The culmination came on Christmas Day during dinner with about 20 people. Kaavia, ever the confident speaker, stood up to address the crowd. Union recalled, “She was— we’re like, ‘Bab, would you like to say something?’ And she was like, ‘Yes, whether we are in Africa, Paris, or Hawaii…’ she’s talking only to Crosby. Oh, she’s talking to her husband and her husband-husband. She’s like, ‘We’re married.’ And then looks at the other girls.” Meanwhile, poor Crosby, still dazed, could only murmur, “I just wanted to play Spider-Man.”Also Read: Dwyane Wade suggests Bradley Beal long desired to team up with Clippers’ elite playmakerUnion’s story highlights Kaavia’s comical childhood crush, it also how her daughter’s bold, expressive nature makes every vacation a memorable one. It’s clear the Wade-Union household has no shortage of love, laughter, and perhaps, a few unexpected weddings.
FAQs
Who is Kaavia James?
Kaavia is the daughter of actress Gabrielle Union and NBA legend Dwyane Wade.
How old is Kaavia James?
Kaavia James was born on November 7, 2018, making her 6 years old as of 2025.
Are Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade supportive of Kaavia’s bold personality?
Absolutely. Both parents often celebrate Kaavia’s individuality, humor, and expressive nature, encouraging her to be herself unapologetically.
