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Exclusive: Ugly Betty Sides with Union

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Gabrielle Union by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com
Turns out Gabrielle Union spoke too soon when she told TVGuide.com that the writers' strike nixed her chances of joining Ugly Betty. Multiple sources confirm to me exclusively that the Bring It On actress has just closed a deal to play Wilhelmina's younger sister.

As I scooped in Ask Ausiello last month, the character — Dominique — is described as a relentless party animal who has a skeleton rattling around in her closet.

Incidentally, the role was initially supposed to be recurring, but due to the you-know-what, Union's only booked for one episode.

Speaking of the you-know-what, click here to watch my latest adventure stalking Amy Sherman-Palladino on the picket line.


Posted by Michael Ausiello
Nov 16, 2007 11:52 AM
I love the this new addition to Ugly Betty even if it's was for 1 episode. Hopefully, Dominique can shed some light on to why Wilhelmeanie (my new nickname for her) is the way she is.

I think it would be funny if Dominique hooked up with Daniel for a fling/one-night stand (**hint to writers)

Michael
do you know if the possible episode will be this season or next due to the strike?

Does anyone know why studios won't meet the demands of the WGA is it money? ...hope the strike ends soon
Posted by harris4
Nov 16, 2007 1:07 PM
Great choice. She even kinda looks like her "niece", Willie's daughter.
Posted by zortil
Nov 16, 2007 1:41 PM
Of all the things Gabrielle Union has been in, "Bring It On" is the one you choose to mention?
Posted by naishaquiles
Nov 16, 2007 1:51 PM
Yea! Union is a great choice.

It's a bummer that so many people are out of work and the lower levels (assistants, PAs, runners) of agencies, studios and tv shows etc are taking the brunt of it by lower pay or no pay. I pray the strike ends soon.
Posted by leola65
Nov 16, 2007 3:26 PM
They really need to give the writers what they want so we can benefit from what they had originally planned. Without the writers there would be no show.
Posted by ttmott
Nov 16, 2007 5:42 PM
Totally OT but...

Can I get a YAY! for the full season pickup of Dirty Sexy Money!?!??!

Yay!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by daveraleigh
Nov 17, 2007 7:28 AM
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