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Gabrielle Union Shares Candid Parenting Message During Kaavia’s 7th Birthday Tributes

She said she squeezed a 48-hour round trip from Italy to make Kaavia’s Nov. 7 birthday.

Overview

  • Union’s Instagram and TikTok posts this week highlighted the strain of work travel on families as outlets amplified her remarks.
  • She wrote, “For parents who have to be away from their kids for any reason, it’s brutal for everyone involved, especially the kids.”
  • A joint Instagram carousel on Nov. 11 showed Hello Kitty–themed party photos, with pink balloon displays, a character appearance, and a custom cake.
  • Wade appeared in the family content, including a TikTok where he briefly hesitated before joining a dance with Union and Kaavia.
  • The couple referred to it as Kaavia’s “golden 7th birthday,” shared images with her sister Zaya, and noted thanks from Kaavia’s account to her “aunties” for organizing; Kaavia was born via surrogacy in 2018.