Gabrielle Union has managed to build up an impressive resume in just a few short years. Last year, she graced the inaugural cover of Savoy Magazine, which described Union as "Hollywood’s best kept secret" and marked her "the next Julia Roberts." In addition, Entertainment Weekly Magazine selected her for its "It List," People Magazine dubbed her "One to Watch," she was one of E!’s "Sizzling 16" and she appeared in Vogue Magazine as one of the "Next Generation of Movie Stars."

Union recently starred in the romantic comedy Deliver Us From Eva opposite LL Cool J and directed by Gary Hardwick (The Brothers). She also appeared in her first action role in the Jet Li film Cradle 2 the Grave for producer Joel Silver.

Last year, she appeared in the comedy Welcome To Collinwood costarring George Clooney, Isaiah Washington, Luis Guzman, Jennifer Esposito and Sam Rockwell and the thriller Abandon opposite Benjamin Bratt and Katie Holmes.

Union first came to prominence in the hit comedy Bring It On opposite Kirsten Dunst and directed by Peyton Reed. Prior to that she starred in Screen Gems’ The Brothers opposite Morris Chestnut.

Last season Union guest-starred opposite Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer on the hit NBC show "Friends." Her appearance marked the first African-American love interest on the series. In addition, she joined the cast of Steven Bochco’s CBS drama, "City Of Angels" as "Dr. Courtney Ellis" for a season.

Upon graduating with honors from UCLA, Union made her television debut on the hit comedy "Moesha."

Union currently resides in Los Angeles.