Is The Perfect Find Based On A Book, Real-Life, Or Complete Fiction?

While it certainly makes sense that author Tia Williams was able to incorporate some of her real-life experiences into her novel "The Perfect Find," perhaps even more interesting is the way that lead actors Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers incorporated their lives into the story.

"I lived it," the 50-year-old Union said in an interview with USA Today, referencing her relationship with NBA icon Dwayne Wade. "Being with someone who's nine years younger than me and dealing with it." Union said that when she first started dating Wade, who is currently 41, Wade's mother actually confronted her about her intentions in the relationship –- reflecting the tension felt between Jenna and Darcy in the film.

Union's co-star, Keith Powers, also felt a connection between the film and his past, specifically in Jenna's nasty public breakup that made headlines throughout the fashion world at the start of the film. "I went through a public breakup, and I think really showing myself in front of my family was hard," said Powers, recalling the headlines centering around his 2022 breakup with Ryan Destiny. Although "The Perfect Find" is ultimately a fictional story, it's clear that Tia Williams, Keith Powers, and Gabrielle Union all incorporated their personal experiences into the final film.