Gabrielle Union Shuts Down Plastic Surgery Rumors

Gabrielle Union has no time for the gossip mill. The 51-year-old actress, author, and style icon recently addressed whispers about plastic surgery during a meet-and-greet event promoting her SlimStyled experience with JCPenney and Larry Sims. Union, known for her radiant beauty and timeless looks, had a lot to say when asked about fans speculating she went under the knife.

Speaking to PEOPLE, Union explained her love for certain hairstyles that give her a youthful glow—without any surgical intervention. “A high pony for a lady of a certain age is like a facelift,” she quipped. Addressing the rumors head-on, she added, “As much as what happens or doesn’t happen with my face is speculated, if you can’t be missing for six months to get a facelift — which I’ve never been missing for six months, get it right — the high pony is going to snatch you here.”

Union demonstrated how different ponytail placements create a lifted appearance, pointing to areas of her face and neck. “A pony here is going to snatch you here,” she said, gesturing towards the middle of her head. “And a low [pony], here [points to back of neck].” Translation? The only lifting happening here is courtesy of her hairstylist, not a surgeon.

It’s been a vibrant year for Union, who’s been busy living her best life. From joining fans at Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla’s tour to her successful business ventures, she’s thriving in 2024. However, this hasn’t stopped her from clapping back at haters. Whether it’s plastic surgery chatter or alleged feuds with peers like Vivica A. Fox and Taraji P. Henson, Union knows how to keep it classy while setting the record straight.

As for those rumors about her Hollywood relationships? Fans speculated Union shaded Fox by liking a tweet following the latter’s comments about Taraji P. Henson’s take on racial and gender inequities in the industry. While the situation never fully unfolded in public, Union didn’t seem fazed. It’s just another day of shutting down noise for the actress, whose grace and confidence continue to shine.