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Dwyane Wade’s surprise birthday gift for his wifeGabrielle Union’s 50th was inked with love and luck.
On Wednesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly and Ryan, the award-winning actress revealed the superstitious meaning behind herhusband’s new wrist tattoo, which is her “GU” initials inscribed next to his pre-existing heart ink.
“He’s like, ‘I want us to work so I’m only getting your initials. I’m getting it super small,'” she shared with hostKelly Ripaand guest host Déjà Vu.
Its size comes from a “running joke” within their family, with Union noting that her “former spouse” NFL playerChris Howardgot a “very large” arm tattoo of her first name in “distinct font,” but the couple ended up splitting in 2005 and later divorcing.
“He’s superstitious? He’s afraid [that] if he gets the giant ‘Gabrielle’ you’re doomed?” Ripa then asked the actress about the former NBA player, 40.
“He’s like, ‘I don’t need to learn that lesson so Imma just go the opposite direction,'” Union shared.
Previously Wade vowed never to get Union’s name inked because he wanted them to “work [out]” – that was until he actually started getting more and more tattoos after his retirement.
Union celebrated her 50th birthday in Cape Town, South Africa, alongside Wade and theirdaughter Kaavia, 4. It was on their special trip when Wade revealed the dedication.
“The moment you find out your man hasmade you his 17th tattoo. @dwyanewade made his best bday surprise for #SouthAfrica WadeWorldTour2022 edition #Capetown Part 4,” she wrote in the caption.
During the interview, TheBring It Onalum also spilled some details on the additional gift Wade planned out — a calming stay at a Malibu, California, rental for some solo R&R.
Turns out, he’s been reaping the vacation benefits. “You know who has enjoyed this peace? He has. He’s there getting manicures, he’s having wine tastings, he’s living his best Malibu life,” Union joked.
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Union and Wademet in February 2007and went public with their relationship in July 2010. They wed in in August 2014 during anintimate ceremonywith friends and family in Miami, Florida.
In addition to Kaavia, Wade is also the father toZaire, 20,Xavier, 9, andZaya, 15 from previous marriages, and serves as legal guardian to his nephew Dahveon Morris, 21.
source: people.com
