{"id":1976995,"date":"2025-08-24T06:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T06:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1976995"},"modified":"2025-08-24T06:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T06:47:00","slug":"bring-it-on-star-celebrates-25th-anniversary-of-the-iconic-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/bring-it-on-star-celebrates-25th-anniversary-of-the-iconic-movie\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Bring it On\u2019 Star Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Iconic Movie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gabrielle Union sent fans into major nostalgia after taking a trip down memory lane to celebrate the anniversary of <em>Bring It On<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The actress reflected on the movie\u2019s lasting legacy, thanking audiences for keeping its spirit alive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNtvnX43u3V\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Instagram post<\/a>, Union expressed how it still feels unreal that it has been 25 years since the movie was officially released.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI cannot believe\u2026 25 years. That\u2019s a quarter of a century since <em>Bring It On<\/em> came out,\u201d she said in the video.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Moreover, she recalled the fun times during the filming, reminiscing about the laughter, energy and bond shared on set.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe just thought we were having fun in San Diego, making a movie about cheerleaders. But we made an instant classic about so much more,\u201d the actress added. She also noted that the cultural and political message is still \u201cresonating\u201d to this day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Besides her statement, the 52-year-old actress penned a heartfelt message to fans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201c25 years later and the spirit lives on! Twenty-five years later and this film is still bringing it and that\u2019s all thanks to each and every one of you,\u201d she wrote. \u201cBack then, I never would\u2019ve imagined stepping into the East Compton Clover uniform would bring so many blessings. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. All I can say is: keep bringing it, because we\u2019ll forever be here for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Union ended her message with a sweet tribute to her <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2012\/10\/27\/showbiz\/natina-reed-dead\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:late co-star Natina Reed;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">late co-star Natina Reed<\/a>, who played the role of Clover cheerleader Jenelope.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cMuch love always, and to our forever Clover, Natina Reed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The comments section was filled with celebratory reactions from fans and followers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cForever classic. Happy 25 years,\u201d singer-songwriter Leslie Grace commented.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, fellow actress Tia Mowry sent multiple heart emojis signaling her appreciation and connection to the movie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As for fans, they are calling <em>Bring It On<\/em> \u201ciconic\u201d for its heavy influence on pop culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIt\u2019ll forever be ICONIC! Go Clovers!\u201d a user said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cICONIC movie of our generation,\u201d a fan mentioned.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another echoed the same, noting, \u201cYou all made a Classic!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThis movie raised me!! Thank you!!\u201d a follower remarked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Helmed by <em>Yes Man<\/em> and <em>Ant-Man<\/em> director Peyton Reed, the teen movie was officially released on August 25. Joining Dwyane Wade\u2019s wife as lead stars were Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The movie catapulted Union\u2019s career as she played the antagonist, Isis, the cheer captain of the Clovers cheer squad at East Compton High.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/gabrielle-union-gets-real-dwyane-050440246.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Gabrielle Union Gets Real on Dwyane Wade's Encounter With \u2018Scandal\u2019 Star: 'He SCREAMED';elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Related: Gabrielle Union Gets Real on Dwyane Wade&#8217;s Encounter With \u2018Scandal\u2019 Star: &#8216;He SCREAMED&#8217;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/bring-it-on-star-celebrates-25th-anniversary-of-the-iconic-movie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade<\/a> on Aug 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">News<\/a> section. 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