Gabrielle Union Timeline By amandadenise Oct 19, 1972 Gabbrielle Union was born. Period: Oct 19, 1972 to Jan 31, 2012 Time span May 15, 1996 Achieved BS degree in sociology from UCLA. Mar 5, 2001 Won best supporting actress. May 5, 2001 Married now Ex husband Chris Howard. Aug 13, 2006 Won best Actress Oct 10, 2007 Supported National denim day, to help support the Cancer programs. Aug 14, 2008 Won best ensemble May 12, 2010 Won a Movie role in "Good Deeds" Jan 31, 2011 Hosted the BET honors.