Washington DC, June 22 -- Actress Gabrielle Union opened up about how she spent her first big paycheck, reported People.

During a panel discussion at the American Black Film Festival in Miami, 'Bring It On' actor revealed her first major purchase.

"So stupid. I went on the Mazda lot. I'm like, 'Oh, I've made it when I have a Mazda.' My dad's like, 'Don't buy a brand new car. It depreciates the second you drive it off the lot,' " recalled Union, reported People.

"I walked into Mazda and I bought myself a black on black Mazda Miata with leather seats," she continued, adding, "Lemme tell you about leather seats in Los Angeles. Do you know I scorched myself every time I got out? Yeah, that was my first purchase. And it depreciated the seco...