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10 Times Gabrielle Union's Beauty Look Gave Us Life

Red carpet moments from the Being Mary Jane star that left us gagging
10 Times Gabrielle Union's Beauty Look Slayed the Runway
By Shalwah Evans · Updated October 23, 2020
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On the eve of the 2-hour series finale of BET’s Being Mary Jane, fans of the show are bursting with anticipation to find out who Mary Jane Paul aka Pauletta Patterson, finally weds. It’s been quite the ride for both Mary Jane, and actress Gabrielle Union, who plays her on the show. But through it all both ladies managed to always show up with the face beat, hair laid, and body looking snatched. So as we say a final farewell to MJP, we reminisce on the many times that Gabrielle left us gagging from the red carpet and beyond.

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At the ‘Sleepless’ Premiere
Sporting bone-straight locks with serious eye drama and a flawless face. Get the look with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil, $48 and One Two Cosmetics Runway Lash $69
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Flexing On Us On Social Media
Showing off a sun-kissed face and gorgeous beach waves. Get the look with NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $45 and Physician’s Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Baked Bronzer, $15.99
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03
At Stella McCartney’s Resort Cocktail Party
Wearing tousled curls and a pop of color on the lids. Get the look with Revlon PhotoReady Eye Art, $5.69 and TRESemme Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray, $4.99
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04
At the 2015 NAACP Image Awards
Sporting a slicked back pony and shimmery eyes. Get the look with Sephora Collection Eye Love Eyeshadow Palette, $14 and New Born Free Drawstring Ponytail, $17.95
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Taking Over National Morning News As Mary Jane Paul
With a retro coif, matte red lips, and a whole lot of attitude. Get the look with NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil $27 and IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil $24
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06
At the ‘Birth Of A Nation’ Premiere
Sporting her own hair in a fro-hawk with rosy cheeks. Get the look with Palladio Herbal Baked Blush, $6.99 and Milani Flowers of Love Bundle $21.99
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At the 10th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Sporting a side part, glowing skin, and nude lips. Get the look with Foreo LUNA play plus, $49 and Fresh Sugar Lip Polish Exfoliator, $25
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08
At the 2017 Emmy Awards
Wearing a full ponytail and a clean matte face. Get the look with Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray, $31 and COVERGIRL TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation, $8.42
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At the ‘Think Like A Man Too’ Premiere
With a faux short ‘do, red lip, and popping eyes done by MUA Fiona Stiles. Get the look with Glossier’s Colorslide $15 and Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara, $29
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At the ‘Breaking In’ Premiere in Hollywood
Rocking a statement headpiece and blue eyeliner. Get the look with AgnoulitaHats Green Wool Felt Flat Crown Wide Brim Hat Women, $100 and Milani Metallic lights Foil Eyeliner Pencil, $7.99
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