Gabrielle Union has fans questioning her face, with some accusing her of having work done.
However she and Dwayne Wade are one of the most beloved couples in the entertainment industry, Gabrielle faced controversy and even retaliation before.
This time, some of her own fans are worried about a dramatic change in her appearance.
Has Gabrielle Union changed her face? Some fans suggest there is a less surgical explanation.
Recent photos show Gabrielle Union looking different
On Saturday, October 19, Gabrielle Union attended the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. She walked the red carpet alongside several other stars.
Her ensemble included a deep purple sequin Elie Saab gown. She attended with her husband Dwyane Wade.
However, the perceived sharpness on Gabrielle Union’s face caught the attention of fans. Did she undergo any type of surgery?
“Why would she do that to her face? I’m devastated,” expressed a dismayed Instagram commentator.
“What. Happened To. Her Dude?” Another asked dramatically.
One Instagram user claimed that Gabrielle Union “needs to get her fillers out.”
Not everyone agrees that Gabrielle Union got a face makeover
“Why did she touch her face?” an additional Instagram commenter demanded to know.
“I’m distracted by face work!” another exclaimed.
One Instagram commenter wrote: “The first thing I noticed was the area around her mouth. What happened?”
Other fans spoke out in disagreement with Gabrielle Union’s facial surgery theories, suggesting a simpler explanation: heavy makeup contouring. “I hope this is a really sharp cheek contour and not buccal fat removal,” suggested one Instagram commenter.
“This contour is crazy. MUA wrong for that…”, opined another.
“I think it’s a sharp, sharp outline at the corners of the mouth,” argued another. “Why, I’m not sure.”
Sometimes makeup is a simpler explanation – and more likely to be true
A famous makeup contouring video wisely warns that “if men find out we can shapeshift, they will tell the church.” While this is humorous hyperbole, it’s a great reminder of how dramatically two-dimensional makeup
Gabrielle Union has had strong, beautiful cheekbones for years. Some might call it “apple cheek.” It wouldn’t take much makeup to give the face a sharper appearance.
It’s unclear how many of these commenters actually believed she had undergone surgery and how many were just saying so to appear as if they had also noticed. But it’s always good to remember that the simplest answer is usually the right one.