Gabrielle Union went makeup-free while showing off her “fire” transition to 53 in a plunging black dress.The Bring It On actress turned 53 in Rome on Wednesday, October 29.Her husband Dwyane Wade also shared a glimpse of the couple’s celebration in Rome.
Gabrielle Union was feeling “fire” as she rang in her 53rd birthday—and she proudly ditched her glam on camera to celebrate. On October 29, the Bring It On alum gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at her getting ready transformation, going makeup-free in an animal print bathrobe before ringing in 53 while glammed to the nines.
Union, who celebrated her 53rd birthday on Wednesday, showed off her bare complexion as she got ready for her birthday festivities in a transition video. In a Reel shared to her Instagram, a makeup-free Union could be seen sitting in a makeup chair while she got ready for her big night at 52. Lighting a birthday candle, the then 52-year-old star posed in a black-and-white cheetah print bathrobe while prepping her glowing skin with black under-eye patches. Union covered her hair in a colorful silk scarf as she leaned towards the camera with the candle in her hand.
Gabrielle Union going makeup-free on 53rd birthday.
Instagram/Gabrielle Union
In the next scene, the Perfect Find actress gave fans a look at 53 as she blew out her candle, now posing in a plunging black dress with a full beat. “Blew out a candle, kept the fire,” she captioned the video, adding a fire emoji and the hashtag “53.” A smiling Union styled her dark hair in a side-parted blowout with voluminous curls as she celebrated the milestone in a low-cut black jersey gown with a pleated scoop neckline, barely-there straps, and a flowy silhouette. The mom-of-four iced her fingers in two multi-watt diamond rings and added a pair of big silver hoop earrings. In contrast to her makeup-free cameo just moments before, Union highlighted her glowing complexion with a soft purple smoky eyeshadow, defined black eyeliner, a glossy mauve pout, and sculpted cheekbones.
Gabrielle Union in a plunging black dress on 53rd birthday.
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Gabrielle Union celebrating her 53rd birthday in Rome with Dwyane Wade.
Instagram/Dwayne Wade
While Union kept the rest of her birthday festivities off her grid, she previously told People she hoped husband Dwyane Wade would take her “out on the town” in Italy, where she was scheduled to film during her birthday—and according to the retired basketball player’s Instagram tribute to his wife, it looks like her birthday wish came true. “The birthday you needed for you,” he wrote, adding a red heart emoji. “Happy birthday Mrs. Wade!” He shared a carousel of Union rocking her natural curls in a side-parted style and a taupe power suit while enjoying cocktails at a rooftop bar in Rome.