• Gabourey Sidibe is an American actress and activist
  • She is best known for her work in Precious
  • Sidibe is a strong advocate for body positivity

Sidibe played a 16-year-old obese teenager who lived in an abusive situation at the hands of her mother. This role made her a household name and even brought her an Oscar nomination for best actress. Even with the success of her first role, her markedly different physique from the standard Hollywood star has caused her to suffer the rejection of many producers.

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Gabourey Sidibe Had To Fight Her Way To The Top

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Fun Facts About 'Precious' Star Gabourey Sidibe
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The truth is that Sidibe has never regained the visibility she enjoyed with her debut, but she also hasn't stopped working during this decade. In 2011 she participated in Victoria Mahoney's independent film, Yelling to the Sky. She also had a secondary role in Tower Heist starring Ben Stiller and directed by Brett Ratner... Watch the video above to learn more!