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Dwyane Wade Nominated for Oscar in Best Documentary Short Category

The NBA legend and Gabrielle Union captivate at the Oscars, highlighting Wade's film on America's racial wealth gap.

  • Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union dazzled at the 2024 Oscars, with Wade nominated for Best Documentary Short for 'The Barber of Little Rock'.
  • The film, executive produced by Wade, explores America's racial wealth gap through the story of a local barber.
  • Wade's fashion statement on the red carpet, featuring a white tuxedo jacket and black trim, was complemented by Union's Carolina Herrera ensemble.
  • This marks Wade's first Oscar nomination, previously having won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for 'Hair Love' which he co-produced with Union.
  • The couple's appearance and Wade's nomination highlight their continued impact beyond the basketball court, in both the entertainment and social advocacy spheres.
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