Gabrielle Union Reveals Daughter Kaavia Was Not Impressed by Bring It On

The actress' 7-year-old daughter doesn't think her mom's cult classic film is "the coolest."

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Gabrielle Union shared that her and Dwyane Wade's 7-year-old daughter Kaavia James is not impressed by Bring It On, the cult classic film that helped launch Union's career. While Kaavia has seen "parts" of the movie, she doesn't think it's "the coolest" and prefers her mom's more recent role in the film GOAT.

Why it matters

Gabrielle Union's comments about her daughter's reaction to Bring It On provide a glimpse into the generational divide when it comes to pop culture references. The 1990s cheerleading comedy has become a beloved classic, but younger viewers like Kaavia may not find it as entertaining or relevant as Union's more recent work.

The details

According to Union, Kaavia will do "a little bit of Bur" from Bring It On, but overall she doesn't find the film very cool. Union said Kaavia has only seen "parts" of the movie and she's not sure the 7-year-old is "ready for all of the humor" in the cult classic. However, Kaavia has shown more enthusiasm for Union's role in the new film GOAT, even playing with a figurine of her character Jett Fillmore.

  • Bring It On celebrated its 25th anniversary in September 2026.
  • GOAT will exclusively hit theaters on February 13, 2026.

The players

Gabrielle Union

A 53-year-old actress known for her roles in films like Bring It On and the upcoming GOAT.

Kaavia James

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's 7-year-old daughter, who has been dubbed "Shady Baby" by her parents.

Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union's husband, a former NBA player.

Steph Curry

An NBA player who is friends with Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.

Ayesha Curry

Steph Curry's wife, who is also friends with Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.

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What they’re saying

“I mean she'll do a little bit of Bur, but she thinks it's not the coolest.”

— Gabrielle Union, Actress (E! News)

“Mom's not the coolest.”

— Gabrielle Union, Actress (E! News)

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

— Gabrielle Union, Actress (E! News)

“Surrounding ourselves with other great couples like Steph and Ayesha who love each other and who are happy together and they're not bickering, and they're invested in the success of our marriage just as much as we are that helps. It's very much a community effort.”

— Gabrielle Union, Actress (E! News)

What’s next

Gabrielle Union's new film GOAT will exclusively hit theaters on February 13, 2026, giving her daughter Kaavia a chance to see her mom in a more recent role.

The takeaway

Gabrielle Union's comments about her daughter Kaavia's reaction to Bring It On highlight the generational divide when it comes to pop culture references. While the 1990s cheerleading comedy has become a beloved classic, younger viewers like Kaavia may not find it as entertaining or relevant as Union's more recent work.