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Gabrielle Union-Wade gave the viewers a hugely heartwarming and humorous glimpse into her family life. The most perfectly random photo ever it seemed- cards, sun, and love all combining! Union-Wade was resplendent in a flowing red gown, mid-laugh and assisting a kid with a cute pose while being washed away by the calm ocean, the sunset, and golden-hour lighting-the setting almost seems cinematic.
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The caption suggested they did everything from spades to fireworks to everything in between. If you know the game of spades, then you understand how it sometimes does get serious. Comments were flooding with love, jokes, and a ton of speculation about who finally won that game.
One couldn’t resist the obvious: “D-Wade got a good ass hand!!!! (spades).” I mean, being married to an NBA legend, you know the man’s got game. Another user went with a sly comeback-shade: “Me and @dwyanewade made them quit in spades! You know you bout to catch a L when you quit prior haha.” In response came the one word, “Liessssssss.” The back and forth shade had us dying-evidently, this fam is quite serious about spades, even jokingly.
Beyond that actual spades game, the Union-Wade fans couldn’t get over how stunning she looked in that red dress. “Love that red dress on you❤️❤️❤️,” one admirer swooned, while another was crying the fashion plea: “Need that Gabby Union x NYCo back because this dress😍.”
(This then gave rise to the completely unrelated and hilarious shoutout to Kim Fields-yes, that Kim Fields, AKA Tootie from ‘The Facts of Life.’ Somebody commented, “GABBY GIRL!!?!??? I👏🏾Don’t👏🏾Know👏🏾what you did to Kim Feilds but TikTok is ooooon theeeeeee way 😮💨.” No context; just random chaos. We are still trying to figure that one out.)
Moving along from the jokes and fashion appreciation, the real spotlight was on the love lavished on the vibe of the Union-Wade family. “I love this, you guys inspire me and make me smile, how connected you are as a family,” gushes one fan. And really? Same. From the glorious golden-hour light to the playful energy, the entire post is joy incarnate.
And speaking of which, no family moment is ever complete without some friendly competition. “So, who won the game? When you trash-talk playing Spades, you better win!” demanded one comment. No answers yet, but we’re willing to bet the Union-Wades have a pretty decent win record.
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Either spades or sunshine or straight-up family vibes; Union-Wade makes the perfect-day concept. If this post is anything to go by, everyone is waiting for the next round, and this time: spills on who actually won!

