Gabrielle Union Reveals Why She Was a MEAN GIRL, Covers ESSENCE’s December 2013 Issue

She’s Holiday ready!  In the December issue of ESSENCE, "Being Mary Jane" star Gabrielle Union speaks openly about being a reformed "mean girl".  And she’s also talking about babies.  See her gorge cover inside and find out what else she opened up about…..

"Being Mary Jane" star Gabrielle Union helms the cover of ESSENCE Magazine’s December issue.  Styled by June Ambrose, Gabrielle looks amazing in a Bibhu Mohapatra gown and Stella Valle earrings.  

Inside the issue, the fabulous gal opened up about the emotions that fueled her past image as a "mean girl".

"There’s this intense desire for us all to be chosen by a man, or a job, or chosen for fame, whatever. But when you’re in the public eye and you’re not chosen, the rejection feels public. So to cover the wound, you attack the person who is chosen."

Gabrielle, who credits life coach AJ Johnson with helping her let go of the negativity, also shared how an incident of "rejection" led to a huge opportunity.  She told the mag that after she lost the lead role in Jumping The Broom to Paula Patton, director Salim Akil was so impressed by her that he recommended her to Mara Brock Akil for the role of "Mary Jane." 

Talk about closed doors and open windows!

When discussing "Being Mary Jane" (which returns to BET on Jan. 7th, Yasssss!) she said, 

"It would be easy to label Mary Jane a freak…but enjoying sex doesn’t make you a ho. I hope [Being Mary Jane] widens the conversation. I hope people will be more forgiving of those who explore their sexuality unapologetically."

Also, Gabby talks about NBA baller boyfriend Dwyane Wade and shares how a conversation about Beyonce at a beauty salon changed her life. The December issue of ESSENCE hits newsstands November 8th.  

Watch BTS video from the cover shoot here.

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