Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Is Quarantine Mood
Major mood! Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s daughter Kaavia has had the most relatable reactions to quarantining amid the coronavirus pandemic — and beyond.
During lockdown, the couple shared funny photos of the little girl while quarantining via social media, from her trying out new hairstyles to intently watching TV.
Even as quarantine restrictions decreased and Kaavia grew older, she never ceased to entertain her family (and her parents’ millions of followers) with her expressive faces.
Wade and Union welcomed their baby girl in November 2018 via surrogate after suffering multiple miscarriages.
“We are sleepless and delirious but so excited to share that our miracle baby arrived last night via surrogate and 11/7 will forever be etched in our hearts as the most loveliest of all the lovely days,” the We’re Going to Need More Wine author, 47, captioned their announcement at the time. “Welcome to the party sweet girl!”
The retired professional basketball player, 38, who wed Union in April 2014, already has three children from previous relationships — Zaire, born in 2002, Zaya, born in 2007, and Xavier, born in 2013. His nephew, Dahveon, born in 2001, also lives with the family.
“Kaavia looks like me, acts like [Gabrielle]. She has a whole personality,” the athlete told Us Weekly exclusively of his youngest in July 2019. “She’s very particular about everything just like her mother, very particular, but I love it because she lets you know who she is and what she wants, what she don’t want. It makes it easier for me to be like, ‘Oh, you don’t want that? Cool.’”
Union doesn’t have any “mom guilt” about raising the little one while working in the entertainment industry, she told Us exclusively the following month, explaining, “Being able to have the job that I love and the baby that I dreamed of [is great]. I’m a better mom because I’m able to go away and do what I love. Even if I failed miserably, I’m following my dreams. … I would be less of a mother if I didn’t set out every day to try to make my dreams come true and other people’s dreams come true. So I don’t have guilt.”
Keep scrolling to see Kaavia’s funniest photos — and her most iconic faces:
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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Kaavia Is Our Forever Mood
Major mood! Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s daughter Kaavia has had the most relatable reactions to quarantining amid the coronavirus pandemic — and beyond.
During lockdown, the couple shared funny photos of the little girl while quarantining via social media, from her trying out new hairstyles to intently watching TV.
Even as quarantine restrictions decreased and Kaavia grew older, she never ceased to entertain her family (and her parents’ millions of followers) with her expressive faces.
Wade and Union welcomed their baby girl in November 2018 via surrogate after suffering multiple miscarriages.
“We are sleepless and delirious but so excited to share that our miracle baby arrived last night via surrogate and 11/7 will forever be etched in our hearts as the most loveliest of all the lovely days,” the We’re Going to Need More Wine author, 47, captioned their announcement at the time. “Welcome to the party sweet girl!”
The retired professional basketball player, 38, who wed Union in April 2014, already has three children from previous relationships — Zaire, born in 2002, Zaya, born in 2007, and Xavier, born in 2013. His nephew, Dahveon, born in 2001, also lives with the family.
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“Kaavia looks like me, acts like [Gabrielle]. She has a whole personality,” the athlete told Us Weekly exclusively of his youngest in July 2019. “She’s very particular about everything just like her mother, very particular, but I love it because she lets you know who she is and what she wants, what she don’t want. It makes it easier for me to be like, ‘Oh, you don’t want that? Cool.’”
Union doesn’t have any “mom guilt” about raising the little one while working in the entertainment industry, she told Us exclusively the following month, explaining, “Being able to have the job that I love and the baby that I dreamed of [is great]. I’m a better mom because I’m able to go away and do what I love. Even if I failed miserably, I’m following my dreams. … I would be less of a mother if I didn’t set out every day to try to make my dreams come true and other people’s dreams come true. So I don’t have guilt.”
Keep scrolling to see Kaavia’s funniest photos — and her most iconic faces:
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Home Sweet Home
“Just sitting here thinking about some questionable decisions I made from the mid-late 1990s,” Union captioned a March 15, 2020, Instagram upload.
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New Look
Kaavia rocked a wig on March 23, 2020.
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Sending Love
She blew kisses “to the people” on March 26, 2020.
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So Serious
“Baby plotting,” the L.A.’s Finest star captioned a March 29, 2020, photo of a “meeting” with her toddler.
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Pool Princess
Union posted a picture of her daughter wearing a bathing suit and floaties on April 3, 2020, writing, “I cannot.”
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Full Focus
Kaavia watched TV with her mom on April 9, 2020.
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Bored Baby
“When you’ve got the nerve to be tender headed when your hairstylist is doing your hair and simultaneously watching her favorite show,” Union captioned an April 10, 2020, video from the “#ShadyBabyHomeSalon.”
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Screen Time
The little one was “downright irate” to have her electronics taken away during Easter 2020 celebrations.
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Zoom Zoom
“Mood for all my Zoom meetings,” Wade captioned an April 16, 2020, upload.
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Grouchy Girl
“I was just minding my own business y’all,” Union captioned photos from her daughter’s Instagram account in April 2020. “I needed some ME time. Here she comes.”
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Sweating It Out
Kaavia did a “single leg lift” on a yoga mat in April 2020.
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Giggling Girl
“Shout out your people who keep you laughing,” Union captioned a video of Kaavia giggling in May 2020.
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Miles to Go
“I definitely told them I was about to hop on the treadmill real quick. No lies told,” the couple captioned a photo of their daughter sitting on the exercise equipment.
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PJ Party
Kaavia cuddled up to her mom in bed.
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Too Tempted
The little one failed the #FruitSnackChallenge, unable to resist the snacks Union set out.
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Crocodile Tears
Kaavia threw a “toddler tantrum,” tossing a cell phone across the room and crying in an Instagram video.
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Rest and Relaxation
Kaavia rocked a onesie and fuzzy boots while lounging in front of the TV.
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Hard at Work
“Zoom calls all day,” Union captioned an Instagram photo of Kaavia sitting in front of a laptop. “Swipe to see how I really feel about Zoom meetings that could easily be emails.”
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Trapped
“Us trying to get through 2020,” the couple captioned a photo of Kaavia stuck in a piece of furniture.
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So Accurate
Union hilariously pulled together eight photos of her daughter for the “#2020challenge.”
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Back to School
The toddler attempted to carry a heavy backpack on August 19, 2020, but after she fell over, the “rage kicked in” and she kicked it. “Who can relate?” Union captioned the funny footage. “When you think you’re ready for #BackToSchool but, like, nahhhh.”
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Easily Entertained
The toddler walked around with a blue bucket on her head in September 2020. “Same,” Union captioned the Instagram footage. “She gets me.”
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Civic Duty
The toddler rocked rhinestoned sunglasses reading “VOTE” in October 2020 as well as a floral dress and rainbow Crocs. “Chile, you ain’t said nuthing but a word! #VOTE,” Union captioned the Instagram upload.
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Comfort Food
Kaavia enjoyed a blue cupcake in November 2020, licking the wrapper when she finished.
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Holiday Blues
“They say the holiday season is upon us. Kaavia James disagrees 😂😂😂😂😂😂,” Union captioned an Instagram video at her youngest daughter’s Christmas pageant in December 2021.
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Daily Motivation
In order to help break the stigma around mental health issues, Union grabbed her youngest for some motivational speaking. “I’ll be great and you’ll be great,” Kaavia said into the camera in May 2022.
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Temperature’s Rising!
“This heatwave is taking us THROUGH it! All the emotions,” the 7th Heaven alum captioned a silly selfie video of her and Kaavia in September 2022. “Take a guess whose has more meltdowns. And if you guessed me, you are absolutely correct. 😵💫🥵🥵🥵🥵🤬🤬🤬😤.”
