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Gabrielle Union Reflects on Reaching Her 'Breaking Point' Ahead of Turning 50 (Exclusive)

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Gabrielle Union marked her birthday in a major way. To commemorate her 50th last year, the  star traveled through several countries in Africa, from the island of Zanzibar to the coast of Ghana to the parks of Namibia and the nightlife of South Africa, documenting her journey as she connected with the cultures and people in between.

The actress and producer was joined by her husband, retired NBA star, Dwyane Wade, and a group of family and friends for the excursion that will be shared with fans in a two-part docuseries special on BET+ titled . «I've always had a lifelong thirst for knowledge.

Connecting with the birthplace of civilization and my own ancestry helped me inch closer to my true self,» Union said in a statement when the special was announced in March. «There was no other place I wanted to spend my 50th birthday.

It was an experience I'll never forget and I'm excited for audiences to join me on the journey.»Now, as the streamer debuts the special on Thursday, Union opens up about the adventure with ET's Kevin Frazier, explaining how the trip had come to be and why it was so transformative for her.Although the star has gained a reputation for being strong in the face of strife and adversity, she admits that it hasn't been easy being transparent with her fans. «I try to let my guard down a lot and then there [are] whole TikToks [about] 'Everything I've learned about Gabrielle Union I've learned against my will,'» she says wryly.

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