Photo by Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic Some folks show up to red carpet events ready to slay, but Gabrielle Union shows up to annihilate. It’s a rare thing to ever see this beauty at an awards show, fundraiser, gala, or otherwise, without those dimples peeking through flawless skin, with tresses laid fresh, and body snatched and ready to wurk. Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles, who perfected Gabby’s face for the camp-themed event, gave ESSENCE the exclusive inside scoop on how she achieved the Being Mary Jane star’s dark angel fresh face for the Met Gala. For skin: Fiona first cleansed away any dirt, oil, and build-up from the day with AVYA Gentle Cleanser. “All their products are made with peony, which smells amazing, and turmeric and neem [leaf] that help control melanin and provides an even tone and texture,” she said. She applied the AVYA Eye Bright Cream under and around Gabrielle’s eyes before she started setting up so the ingredients had time to sink into the skin and work their magic. Then she put AVYA Anti-Aging Power Serum on her face and neck so the Vitamin C in it could give her complexion a boost of brightness. Then came the AVYA Day Moisturizer, which Fiona says she loves because it “works really well for melanated skin tones and targets melanin to look and feel its best.” Courtesy of Fiona Stiles For face: She used the Fenty Pro Filt’r Foundation in 420 & 430. Under the eye, she dabbed on a bit of the Fenty Pro Filt’r Concealer in 360 and then set the face with Fenty Loose Setting Powder in Hazelnut and Coffee to create depth and dimension. For contour, she used the Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate in Intensity 3 and then used the Clinique Cheek Pop in Cola Pop to give her a vibrant Studio 54 throwback style blush. For eyes: Fiona added some volume to her brows with the Lancome Sourcil Gel in Noir. She then used the radiant mousse shadow in “chocolate diamond” and “24k gold” from Dome Beauty on the lids, and also lined the eyes with Dome Beauty’s Black Gel Eyeliner in Blackout. She also glued a rhinestone on the outer corner of Gabrielle’s eyes for added sparkle. And finally, she finished off the eyes with false lashes and lashings of Dome Beauty Black Magic Magnetic Mascara in Black Magic. For lips: Lips were kept classic and subtle with Tom Ford Lip Color in Bare.<doc-sep>Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's daughter, Kaavia, is constantly serving looks on Instagram, but for Monday night's Met Gala, it was her parents' time to shine. During the biggest night in fashion, the stunning couple stuck to the "Camp: Notes on Fashion" theme with elaborate matching ensembles. They covered themselves in diamonds and embellishments from head to toe (literally), and Gabrielle topped things off with a pair of leather gloves. These two regularly show off their longtime love on social media, and while walking the red pink carpet, they could not keep their eyes off each other. Ahead, check out photos of the gorgeous couple at the 2019 Met Gala, then find out how Dwyane is enjoying life after his NBA retirement.<doc-sep>Arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 6), Gabrielle Union and her husband, Dwyane Wade showed up to the 2019 Met Gala staying true to this year's theme, “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” Styling in a custom hand-embroidered paillettes gown and floor-length cardigan by Dundas, the proud new mom gave us total MILF vibes. To play on the 'utterly eccentric aesthetic' of the event, 46-year-old continued the look with a matching embroidered belt, swim-cap, and black leather gloves.<doc-sep>Tom Brady is one of the more interesting people in all of sports and not just because he's great at what he does. The Patriots quarterback has a unique perspective on a plethora of issues, including his own salary. Last week, Brady hit up Jimmy Kimmel Live! where he discussed how he has a low salary compared to other quarterbacks in the league. For Brady, he'd rather take a pay cut to load up his team with talent. Not to mention, his wife Gisele Bundchen has a successful career of her own. "I think the thing I've always felt for me in my life, winning has been a priority. And, my wife [Gisele] makes a lot of money," Brady explained. Another power couple in the world of sports is Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union who were at the Met Gala last night. TMZ asked the two about what Brady had to say and both seemed to be quite impressed. "Smart man," Union said simply. "Very smart man," Wade answered back. "That's what I'm trying to get!" As Union walked away from the camera, Wade looked back and pointed at her as if to say that he's hoping she can become the breadwinner in the family. Either way, it appears as though Brady's philosophy has made quite the impression.<doc-sep>
Gabrielle Union impressed us again at the Met Gala! The multi-hyphenate stunned in a gorgeous, glittering gown this year. Gabrielle Union, 46, isn’t playing games! The Bring It On actress showed up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6 wearing a breathtaking outfit. The star made the theme of “Camping: Notes On Fashion” totally her own, and we respect it! This wasn’t Gabrielle’s first Met Gala, which was made obvious by her incredible ensemble and confidence on the carpet. The stunning actress wore a long-sleeved silver and black custom dress from Dundas that featured a deep v-neck. Her dress, which was see-through, showed black underwear. She wore a floor-length cardigan, also from Dundas, on top of the dress. Gabrielle’s look featured a high slit in the center of her legs, showing off her black high heels. Gabrielle wore her hair in a ponytail, and had on a matching headband as well. She wore long black gloves over her arms and finished the accessorizing with two diamond bracelets. Gabrielle rocked a bold eyeliner look and a muted lipstick. She was joined by her husband Dwyane Wade, 37, to the event, who wore a black suit and a headpiece that matched Gabrielle’s. Gabrielle’s previous Met Gala looks consisted of bold, vibrant colors. She wore a stunning magenta long-sleeved gown in 2015, and had on minimal accessories. That year, she paired her dress with red lipstick and black eyeliner, with a cute, short hairstyle. At the 2018 Met Gala, Gabrielle chose a statement-making yellow gown with a deep v-neck and thigh-high leg slit, along with matching-colored high heels. She wore her hair up, and rocked an attention-grabbing diamond necklace. We didn’t know if Gabrielle could up her fashion from last year, and she did! The star, who’s married to recently-retired Dwyane, looked better than ever. In between fancy Met Gala red carpets, filming on television show L.A.’s Finest, and formerly seeing her husband’s basketball games for the Miami Heat, Gabrielle also has a new baby! She and Dwyane welcomed baby Kaavia James into the world on Nov. 7, 2018, and have been sharing adorable pics of their daughter ever since. We can’t wait to see what’s next for Gabrielle – we’ll be rooting her on every step, that’s for sure!