Summary
Gabrielle Union says she learned an important lesson after the death of Whitney Houston.
Union said in a recent interview.
Union said she loves playing the character because she's so messy.
Akil directed Houston's final film, "Sparkle".
Union said she was moved when Akil asked to end the meeting early.
Union said she appreciates her character's flaws.
Union is married to Miami Heat basketball player Dwyane Wade. She says the racier scenes on "Being Mary Jane" only get awkward when they're watching the show together.
The show, she says, is the best creative decision she's made.
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