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Gabrielle Union Makes 48-Hour Trip to Mark Kaavia’s 7th Birthday, Shares Candid Note to Parents

Union framed the whirlwind return as a reminder of how hard separations can be for working parents.

Overview

  • Union, Wade and Kaavia posted a joint Instagram carousel on Nov. 11 with photos from the Hello Kitty–themed seventh birthday party.
  • In a TikTok and Instagram Story, Union said being away from children is “brutal for everyone” and noted she flew to and from Italy in 48 hours to “make her smile.”
  • Photos show the family celebrating with pink-and-gold balloons, a themed cake, a life-size Hello Kitty, and a group shot with sister Zaya.
  • Kaavia’s Instagram, run by her parents, captioned the images “Not lucky, but blessed #Year7,” and Union thanked her “aunties” for organizing the celebration.
  • Coverage notes Union had been in Rome for a work project after turning 53 there in late October, with reports also pointing to family caregiving priorities in recent weeks.