NBA legend Dwyane Wade has taken on a new role as the latest co-host of TODAY with
Jenna & Friends, joining Jenna Bush Hager for engaging discussions on various topics. During the March 12 episode, Wade shared insights into how he and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, handle their finances at home. Having been married since 2014, the
couple has navigated the complexities of balancing their personal and professional lives
while managing their finances. Over the years, they have been refreshingly open about their relationship, and Wade was eager to discuss their financial approach, especially after Union recently revealed that they have embraced a 50/50 mindset when it comes to expenses.
“My wife came out and talked about how we split things 50/50 in our home,” Wade told Hager. “And so it became a big conversation about, you know, men and women, who splits 50/50, who pays the bills, and all these things.”
While their financial arrangement initially sparked widespread discussion about the roles of men and women in handling household expenses, Wade revealed that Union’s perspective has recently shifted. She has now embraced what she refers to as her “soft era,” indicating a desire to step away from the strict 50/50 approach.
“She recently came out, and she said that she’s in her soft era now,” Wade said with a smile. “That she don’t want to do 50/50 anymore.”
Wade further elaborated on how their financial discussions have evolved over time. “I’m the kind of person, Jenna, that when my wife came to me and, you know, we had a conversation about not everything being 50/50, but, you know, buying a house together, doing certain things for our family together in a 50/50 situation, I was like, ‘Sure, baby, if that’s what you wanna do.'”
One of the key aspects of their marriage, Wade explained, is financial flexibility. He emphasized that nothing is set in stone when it comes to their financial arrangements, and they make adjustments as needed. “And if she comes to me and she says, ‘I don’t wanna do it,’ I’m like, ‘Sure, baby, if that’s what you want to do,'” Wade said with an understanding nod. “Now, the house may be a little smaller if we’re just going off my salary, but it’s all good. She’s in her soft era, and I understand.”
Wade also shed light on a significant shift in their financial dynamics when they relocated from Miami to Los Angeles. “When we moved from Miami, we moved to L.A.; that’s when we went to 50/50,” he explained. However, he made it clear that their financial split was not applied universally. “And not in all things, everybody!” Wade cautioned the audience. “Like, I pay for a lot of things, but in the big things, we split. And a lot of it is because my wife has been working for her entire life — since she was 19 years old — for her own things.”
He continued by sharing a moment of mutual respect and understanding between him and Union regarding financial responsibilities. “So, you know, we kind of had a conversation, and she was like, ‘Well, I can pay that.’ And I was like, ‘Well, do your thing then!'” Wade recalled with a chuckle.
Wade’s candid revelations provided an intimate glimpse into the financial conversations that many couples face, especially in households where both partners have successful careers. While some may view their financial setup as unconventional, it highlights the importance of communication, mutual respect, and adaptability in a marriage. Wade and Union’s willingness to discuss their evolving financial perspectives offers a refreshing perspective on modern relationships and the balance of financial responsibilities within them.
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