Dwyane Wade's wife, Gabrielle Union, announced on Friday her decision to leave X (formerly Twitter), citing the platform's environment as a key factor. The Hollywood actress shared a statement to announce the decision and thanked fans for the support she received all these years.
"There are pivotal moments in life when we must declare that enough is enough and for me, today is that day," the statement read.
"Platforms like X were founded on authentic connections, true engagement and creative expression, all anchored in respect for user privacy and trust. Yet, with the recent and upcoming changes to the terms of service and the return of volatile figures, I find myself at a crossroads, facing a direction I can no longer fully support."
The actress added that she would remain active on other social media where fans could follow her.
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This announcement sparked plenty of reactions from fans, with some trolling her.
"Enjoy your echo chamber 🤣🤣 'If you only listen to people who agree with you, you’ll never learn anything new,'" one fan wrote.
"This the first Gabrielle Union tweet ive ever seen lol," another fan said.
"Didn't know you were on X and I won't notice that you are gone," another fan wrote.
Others joined Union in questioning the platform's direction under Elon Musk, showing respect to her, and asking why several celebrities were leaving.
"Why is everyone leaving Twitter?? Is there an apocalypse coming??😭😭😭" one fan wrote.
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"Hell No," she wrote on a Nov. 2 Instagram story.
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