Gabrielle Union Says Bring It On Is Not Cool to Her and Dwyane Wade's Daughter Kaavia

The cult classic film celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, but Union's 7-year-old daughter isn't a fan.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Gabrielle Union opened up about how her daughter Kaavia, 7, doesn't think her mom's iconic role in the 2000 film Bring It On is "cool." Union said Kaavia has seen "parts" of the cheerleading comedy but "thinks it's not the coolest" and that "Mom's not the coolest." The actress also shares that her older kids from husband Dwyane Wade's previous relationships "don't care" about the cult classic either.

Why it matters

Bring It On was a breakout role for Gabrielle Union and has become a beloved cheerleading comedy over the past 25 years. However, Union's comments highlight how even famous parents can struggle to get their kids interested in their most iconic work, especially as tastes and cultural touchstones change across generations.

The details

In a recent interview, Union said her daughter Kaavia has seen "some" of her mom's kid-friendly films like Cheaper by the Dozen and Strange World, but has only seen "parts of Bring It On." When Kaavia does the "Brr" cheer from the film, Union says "she thinks it's not the coolest. Mom's not the coolest." Union also shared that her older stepchildren from husband Dwyane Wade's previous relationships "don't care" about Bring It On either, saying "they absolutely, positively do not give a flying fig."

  • Bring It On celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025.
  • Gabrielle Union and Kirsten Dunst reunited for a Google event in December 2025.

The players

Gabrielle Union

A 53-year-old actress known for her role in the 2000 film Bring It On.

Kaavia Wade

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's 7-year-old daughter.

Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union's husband, a former NBA player and co-owner of the Utah Jazz.

Kirsten Dunst

Gabrielle Union's co-star in the 2000 film Bring It On.

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What they’re saying

“Absolutely, positively do not give a flying fig”

— Gabrielle Union (PEOPLE)

“I don't know if she's ready for all of the humor in Bring It On”

— Gabrielle Union (E! News)

The takeaway

Even for famous actors like Gabrielle Union, getting their own children interested in their most iconic roles can be a challenge, as tastes and cultural touchstones change across generations. Union's comments highlight how parents must navigate balancing their own legacies with what resonates with their kids in the modern era.