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PDA Overload: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Get Flirty at ESPY Party

Posted byBy Tracy | Published on: | Updated on July 18, 2013 CommentsComments (1)

The gorgeous couple, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, couldn’t keep their hands and playful stares away from each other. Reportedly, Gabby and her beau just returned from a week-long trip to China to promote Dwyane’s sneaker company  – Li-Ning. A trip to the far east did the couple some good.

The “Being Mary Jane” actress accompanied her two-time-NBA-winning-champion boyfriend on the red carpet at The Lure Nightclub in Los Angeles for the ESPY pre-party last evening.

The always fashionable Wade, paired his dark denim with a leather-sleeved blazer and printed t-shirt straight from Kanye West’s sold out A.P.C capsule collection that read: “Don’t Talk About Style”.

Gabby was the epitome of simple and chic with a gray, body-hugging tank dress, accented by minimal makeup revealing her fresh face, and strappy heels.

Ms. Union has more than just her boyfriend’s success to smile about, however. Last month, Union’s “Being Mary Jane” exceeded expectations when it raked in 4M viewers and was named the second-highest-rated program on TV amongst the coveted adults 18-49 demographic group. Union also recently wrapped up filming “Think Like a Man 2” in Las Vegas.

It’s safe to say, life is good for these two.

Photo credits: Zimbio.com

 

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