The thing about Precious, she's so far from a Hollywood character. She's so honest and real, I definitely felt like I knew her. Gabourey Sidibe characterfelthollywood Change image and share on social
I could have easily never worked again after 'Precious.' I could be back at my receptionist job and no one would be surprised, but I'm having a very crazy little career that no one thought would happen. Although that was never the plan. Gabourey Sidibe backcareercrazy share on social
When it's time to film and to actually take on the role of Precious, I felt an immense responsibility to do it justice. Gabourey Sidibe feltfilmimmense Change image and share on social
I'm really, really interested in the job of acting. I can really care less about being famous. I'm more about the work, and 'The Big C' was amazing, so I wanted to be a part of it. Gabourey Sidibe actamazebig Change image and share on social
Precious, she gets hit by life so many different ways and so many times, but she doesn't yield to it. She continues to get up and she continues to struggle for a better life. Gabourey Sidibe continuehitlife Change image and share on social
While 'Precious' isn't a real person, it's someone's story, and it's too many peoples' story. Gabourey Sidibe peoplepersonprecious Change image and share on social
I think people look at me and don't expect much. Even though, I expect a whole lot. Gabourey Sidibe expectlotpeople Change image and share on social
Hollywood, that whole industry, is a lot like a really small town. You bump into the same people all the time. I think Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon can be played with anyone and everyone in Hollywood. Gabourey Sidibe baconbumpdegree Change image and share on social
One day I decided that I was beautiful, and so I carried out my life as if I was a beautiful girl. I wear colors that I really like, I wear makeup that makes me feel pretty, and it really helps. It doesn't have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see. Gabourey Sidibe beautifulcarrycolor share on social
I used to watch 'Coming to America' every day after school. I have full-on long-running inside jokes with friends and family about different scenes in that movie alone. Also, my brother and I loved 'The Golden Child,' so, yeah: I was a huge fan of Eddie Murphy growing up. Gabourey Sidibe americabrotherchild share on social