I learned to love myself, because I sleep with myself every night and I wake up with myself every morning, and if I don't like myself, there's no reason to even live the life. Gabourey Sidibe learnlifelive Change image and share on social
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
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
Well, I'm certainly glad that I was nominated for an Oscar. There is certainly a respect that comes with that nod. Also, a compliment that comes with it, too. Not that I really know what I'm doing. In a lot of ways I feel like some child on set, or like a kid that snuck in the back door. Gabourey Sidibe backchildcompliment 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
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
My Plan A was to be a psychologist. I thought I would be a receptionist. I'm always middle of the road and very normal. I've always wanted a normal life, and this is what I got. Gabourey Sidibe havelifemiddle Change image and 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 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