Gabrielle Union and her 1-year-old daughter Kaavia James are one of our favorite mommy-daughter duos in the game, and a recent Instagram post featuring both beauties in their natural glory reminded us why (as if we could ever forget).
Union, 47, shared a carousel of images of herself and her expressive mini-me goofing around with their natural hair free and flourishing. The actress addressed the caption to her daughter, sharing her hopes that the post will reinforce the beauty of Black hair in her eyes as she continues to grow.
“See @kaaviajames mama’s got hair like yours!!” the actress’s caption reads. “When I took my braids out she was like 👀🤔 now mom & baby both rocking their natural curls ❤💜🖤”
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Fans were in love with their natural ’dos and had no problems letting Mrs. Union-Wade know it.
“This warms my heart!!” a fan exclaimed.
Another remarked, “She looking like ‘Ooo yesssss! Let me run my fingers through it Chile!’”
“This is very important for babies❤️,” wrote a third.
“You look like a kid yourself! Both beautiful. Love it!” complimented a fourth follower.
“Ohhh I loooove this!!!! Thanks @gabunion for sharing! Warms my heart!!! 💕,” said another.
Even a few of Union’s celebrity friends dropped supportive comments, with Tracee Ellis Ross posting, “@gabunion just a 2 rays of light. ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” Tia Mowry writing, “Love your hair!!!! 💕❤️❤️❤️,” and Bresha Webb saying, “Awwww this makes me so happy ♥️.”
Union recently wrote her first children’s book, “Welcome to the Party,” which will be released May 5. She credits her daughter with inspiring her to create it, sharing her feelings in an Instagram post by writing, “Since the birth of @kaaviajames … I’ve been even more inspired to create stories that are not only representative of the cultural melting pot we live in, but also celebrate life and the fun, teachable lessons that come at every age.”
