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Gabrielle Union Says 2024 Met Gala Dress Was 'Inspired by' Daughter Kaavia: 'She's a Water Baby' (Exclusive)


Gabrielle Union told PEOPLE on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet that her mermaid-style gown was inspired by her "water baby" daughter Kaavia, 5.

The actress and advocate, 51, spoke to PEOPLE on the red carpet in New York City on Monday, May 6, revealing that her 5-year-old was the inspiration behind the stunning mermaid-like gown she wore. The Bring It On actress shimmered in a high-neck Michael Kors dress with a cascading ombré scale pattern of lilac, green and teal. In a video shared by her former- NBA-star dad, 42, Kaavia entered the water face down without hesitation, while holding onto small flotation devices in either hand.

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