Watch: Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union's Daughter Kaavia Graduates KindergartenGabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's relationship wasn't an immediate slam dunk for his family. The couple-who started dating in 2009 after their respective first marriages ended-opened up about the skepticism that Dwyane's family, particularly his older sister Tragil, had about their romance due to Gabrielle being nine years older than him. "When I first met his family, the older sisters, who are closer in my age, immediately good," the Bring It On actress revealed in a joint appearance with Dwyane on the Aug.