Gabourey Gabby Sidibe, Precious screening at Pacific Design Center
Nov 01 2009
3:26 pm

Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe’s ‘Awesome’ Dating Advice: No BBQ? You Lose

This coming Friday, Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire will finally make its limited public debut in theaters. With all the positive press this movie has generated let’s hope it’s released in your city. Last Wednesday, movie critics and lucky previewers continued to shower praise and approval at the Film Independent screening at The Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California.

Gabourey Gabby Sidibe and Lee Daniels at Precious screening at Pacific Design Center

We don’t know what producer Lee Daniels was saying in this picture (aka the guy who cast Halle Berry in her Oscar winning role *cough*,) but in a recent New York magazine story “Living the Life” he was unabashedly complimentary about Gabourey Sidibe, the huge star of Precious. No pun. It seems that some people who saw the film expect Gabby (her preferred moniker) to be a depressed, overweight, mess of a human being. In the article, Lee Daniels said, oh no, “She is unequivocally comfortable in her body, in a very bizarre way. Either she’s in a state of denial or she’s so elevated that she’s on another level.”

In a state of denial? Hah. I’m not sure that’s a compliment.

Gabourey cleared up this Precious vs. Harlem-raised Gabby talk. You see the pose, here’s the tude..

Gabourey Gabby Sidibe in New York Magazine - October 2009

“I’m actually not her (Precious). They try to paint the picture that I was this downtrodden ugly girl who was unpopular in school and in life, and then I got this role and now I’m awesome. But the truth is that I’ve been awesome, and then I got this role.. I know I’m not a piece of shit or some random fat girl.”

Gabourey went on to tell a story about how she keeps boys friends (she doesn’t want to get too serious with them,) and a little dating advice some of you girls might want to pay attention to. “This one guy, I’ve deleted his number. I would text him at 7 p.m., and he’d be like, ‘I’m at BBQ’s.”

Half eaten Barbecue ribs, Saveur magazine via activerain.com

“But the thing is, you don’t go to BBQ’s with your boys, you go with a girl. Then he’d call me at eleven. I’m like, “Why don’t you call me at six when you’re ready to go to BBQ’s?’ Don’t, don’t, don’t! I’m not a regular girl. I just got off a plane from France. You need to check yourself.”


☼ What's Your Opinion? ☼

gravatar iconHayley Cox- Sun, Nov 01, 2009 - 7:10 pm

My my,  what a to-do

gravatar iconnew new- Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 1:20 pm

wow she ugly damn

gravatar iconKi-Ki- Fri, Nov 06, 2009 - 2:28 am

No, you’re ugly Asshole!  I think that this young lady is beautiful and an inspiration to many.

gravatar iconjada- Sat, Nov 07, 2009 - 12:08 pm

i don’t mind is she was related to me i’ll be mad if she didn’t wop her mama butt           But i love mo’nigue she my girl but in the movie she not but you know i’ts ackting

gravatar iconWow- Sat, Nov 07, 2009 - 5:09 pm

Sorry Ki-ki. This chick is ugly. She can be an inspiration and still be ugly. And that is exactly what she is.

gravatar iconSaysay- Sun, Nov 08, 2009 - 12:32 pm

No, she is not ugly. She is a distinctive girl that has certain looks. Beauty wears on the inside of a soul. You don’t know her or her character. She was probably waiting her whole life to see what she was made for and it was to play this role. Maybe more to come. Ya’ll think she ugly, ya’ll ain’t make no money from calling her ugly, but she just made millions by playing a fat abused ugly girl.$$$$$$$$$$ How much did you make today??? Haters???????

gravatar iconWow!!!- Sun, Nov 08, 2009 - 8:23 pm

Doesn’t matter how much money she made she’s still ugly. I’m not hatin’ on her at all but the fact reamains she ain’t attractive at all. Now is she talleted? Yes! Bt she is still ugly. You can be both ya’ know.

gravatar iconOMG!- Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - 2:27 pm

I wish people could see that the story is based on what is going on in the world. It’s not about who’s ugly…..Why even say some crap like that? Looks to me like she is doing her thing and really good at it..What are you haters doing other that hating?????

gravatar iconWow- Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - 4:50 pm

I see what the story is based on but she is still ugly. She CAN be ugly and people not be hating. If you are in the public eye you are going to get criticized. Right or wrong that’s the way it is.

gravatar iconTexx- Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - 10:30 pm

I feel you bout how much she but With Tyler Perry I doubt she made millions..Plus they picked her to be unattractive ...damm thats not a good thing but gotta make the money…lol

gravatar iconrach- Thu, Nov 12, 2009 - 12:08 pm

I think she is a very pretty women she played a hard role and she played it good im happy to see in real life that she is one of those confident thick black females i cant wait to see the movie and i hope to c her in more movies

gravatar iconAngelica- Thu, Nov 12, 2009 - 7:45 pm

Hey you guys.. read the book about the people that were criticizing this young lady the last thing we need are more negative people in the world.. read the book and I wont say that you are hating but you are proving how ugly you are on the inside.. have a heart and if you dont have anything good to say dont say anything at all… be nice and God Bless.. As to the actor keep up the good work because no one can do what you do.. be who you are or become what you will be much love ~Angelica~

gravatar iconBernadette- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 - 4:28 pm

Have you listened to interviews with Gabby? She has a great sense of humor and a beautiful personality.

gravatar iconAbove- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 - 5:29 pm

She certainly does…

gravatar iconMind Tammer- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 - 10:39 pm

Look at Gabby’s face, there is nothing ugly about this young lady.  What do you know about her person?  If you know nothing about who she really is, then you need to take a look at your soul. Ugly is not judged by the appearance of a person facial features, body shape or the color of skin. Come on people you know this.  If you can’t look beyond the outside of what you see, then maybe you need to work on the ugly in you.

gravatar iconHello- Sun, Nov 22, 2009 - 11:18 am

She’s a beast!

gravatar iconSunday blues- Sun, Nov 22, 2009 - 11:24 am

JABBAAAAA!!!

gravatar iconTo Mind Tammer- Sun, Nov 22, 2009 - 6:15 pm

Ugly is about what’s on the inside but also what’s on the outside. I happen to think she is a BEAUTIFUL person on the inside but these people are right, cruel, but right, she is not attractive at all on the outside.

gravatar iconSasha- Mon, Nov 23, 2009 - 2:46 pm

So is everyone saying she is ugly simply because she is obese? Or is it because of the bone structure of her face?

gravatar iconAdanna- Wed, Nov 25, 2009 - 1:25 pm

@ rach-
She ain’t thick! whachu saying girl, she’s as big as a house and she needs to lose some weight asap. why do Americans glorify fat, its one thing to be a gorgeous size 14 but look at her, a walking heart attack. Ya’ll are not doing her any favours by being PC, yes she is talented and a decent person but damn, she should live to see her star rise even further.

gravatar iconARE YALL SERIOUS?????PLEASE JUST LISTEN TO ME!!!- Thu, Nov 26, 2009 - 9:50 pm

what are all of yall on here for?????this stuff makes me sick..first of all if being big is hereditary AND causes no physical threat there isnt any need to loose weight.i believe that if she looses weight she should do it for her health not to be a gorgeous size 14 or to be accepted by people because LOOK AROUND!!no matter what she does she will be talked about.look at star jones when she was big she needed to loose weight,she was to fat,now she needs to gain weight, she to small for her head.this shows you how corupt our society is,that no matter what we do no one will except us yes she is big but if she is HAPPY AND HEALTHY there is absolutely no need to loose weight.the song on the movie trailer is called happy by leona lewis, this song describes how we all feel sometimes “i just wanna be happy” u wanna be happy, i wanna be happy and she wants to be happy so just let her be happy!
DAMN GET IT TOGETHER PEOPLE!

gravatar iconkianna trolio- Fri, Nov 27, 2009 - 3:21 pm

I believe women can appreciate and see a beautiful women when we see one. Boys just look on the outside but its what’s inside that makes you, yo. She’s a very beautiful person..I dont think i seen anyone better than her.

gravatar iconTanakia- Sun, Nov 29, 2009 - 10:26 pm

I would like to comment on you bloggers first and then I will comment on Miss Gabbie.  First off if you cannot spell, proofread what you have written, if you lack intellect, or self confidence this website is clearly not for a person of your stature. Think about that.  This young lady may not have been the prettiest girl my eyes have ever seen in the movie, but I don’t think she was supposed to be.  And, there again, there were some parts of the movie where she wasn’t the ugliest I’ve seen either.  What all of this amounts to, is for her to be a debut actress, she did absolutely awesome.  Second of all, I don’t know where some of you are getting your information from, but she is doing well finacially, Tyler Perry is paaaaaaaaaaaaid. How many movies has he produced in a 3 year period?...Exactly.  Not including the plays.  Oh and this movie was partially produced by none other than Oprah, I don’t need to include her last name.  So, you already know.  And, trust me, what is pretty to you, might not be pretty to the next person.  Nobody is perfect, not even you WOW. At least she can fix any imperfections that SHE FEELS she has.  $$$ can buy any damn thing. Now you see how much you can buy with your redundant, ignorant ass comments.

gravatar iconJenJen- Mon, Nov 30, 2009 - 1:17 pm

I saw the movie, and it is very touching, and she played it very good… She maybe fat, you can call her ugly, but she has the talent probably none of you haters have… While you are all worribg about the looks and shit, she’ll be making money!!! She has the sweetest personality and the courage many people would like to have…. After she may even lose weight and so one, what will you be calling her then?!

Gabby, i don’t know you will be reading this or not, but I just want to say, I reaally really admire you… Don’t ever change youre way, no matter what people say,... Cuz you made it somewhere many of them would like to be…. Kissess girl wink

gravatar iconStev-Oh- Wed, Dec 02, 2009 - 12:50 am

Thats good and dandy what ya’ll sayin but this girl is so unattractive it makes me turn my head…SO WHAT if she has a good personality!? She is what she is and thats ugly dang we all know that so stop beating around the bush. Its mostly females on here judging her anyways so im not gon pay ot too much mind. You aint gotta marry or have babies with her so shut your traps. She is ugly and thats fact…peace

gravatar iconAdolfia- Sat, Dec 05, 2009 - 7:02 pm

i LOVE THE ACTING KEEP IT UP GIRL :D, great movie…hated how Monique acted in it tho =/ made me mad. I doe give a shit bout what any of these ppl have said i think u’re beautiful! and u’re confidence shows ;D woot xD U really are a star!

gravatar iconJess- Mon, Dec 07, 2009 - 10:39 am

I think she is a very pretty black woman! Just because her role in that movie was a depressed overweight woman doesnt mean she is ugly outside the “precious” role! I would love to see the people who called her ugly, post ur pics online! I know im beautiful so i dont waste the time and effort and energy to look down on other people… do you???

gravatar iconWHAT!!!!!!!- Mon, Dec 07, 2009 - 9:46 pm

THE MOVIE IS GREAT SOME THINK SHE IS BEAUTIFUL SOME DONT. I’M TRYIN MY HARDEST TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT SHE PLAYED IN A WONDERFUL MOVIE.

gravatar iconanna green- Tue, Dec 08, 2009 - 12:27 am

Ignorant are some of u guy’s last name. I bet half of you who are calling this young lady ugly are ugly your dam self, get a life dumb asses and take a spelling class.

gravatar iconTo Jess- Fri, Dec 18, 2009 - 2:35 am

When you say she is a very pretty black woman you are putting down the real beauty of black women. No disrespect to her but she is not pretty at all. I love her as a person, a woman, a black woman but let’s keep it real, she is who she is and beauty isn’t her thing.

gravatar iconiSpeakCouture- Fri, Dec 18, 2009 - 12:37 pm

O`well Shee miqht Be UqLy too some peopLe But She Got Money To BLow ndd Shee Baq Niqqa`z Sooo it Doesnt Even Matta. she Not Complaininq[&]They Not complaininq so Why Are Yall? Get Off Her Twat - Unfortionately Everybodyy cnt Have The Body Of A Model. Leave Her The Fck Alone.

gravatar iconrosemary hall- jackson ms- Fri, Dec 18, 2009 - 2:06 pm

this is a shame how our black sisters and brothers put down our own. god made each of us unique.. precious honey keep your head up and don’t let this cruel evil world get to you,, you are beautiful. no mater what.. I love you as a person I have’nt seen your movie yet.. but I have seen magazines and horribles comments on the internet… Peace be with you always, hope u make more movies….

gravatar iconk1centurion- Wed, Dec 23, 2009 - 1:35 am

Stop making it about race. She is ugly, black or white, ugly is ugly. Stop getting all “sista” with it. We all have an opinion! White or Black! Friggin over sensitive. She was hired because she is a beast, so she knows she is drop dead hideous. Friggin babies!

gravatar iconsinner- Thu, Dec 24, 2009 - 7:25 pm

lets pray….ooh god let the world be better and stop hattin and dissin oneanotha

 

love 4 every body

gravatar iconRetching- Mon, Dec 28, 2009 - 4:30 pm

She is UGLY… I would not hit that even if she were the last woman on earth.

Wanking off to Halle, Beyonce, Kerry Washington, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Gabrielle Union, etc picture is far more easier on the mind!

Oh, please… the sista is UGLY. Whether white, green, asian, arab, chinese, native american, indian, hispanic… she is UGLY

gravatar iconjulissa- Sun, Jan 03, 2010 - 3:13 pm

Some poster said look at her face - that is exactly what I am looking at, and she is positively one of the ugliest women I have ever seen! I am not even talking about her size -  To me if you are that ugly - size does not even matter any way! If she has a bunch of boyfriends - boy would I like to see them?  Whew . . . But, you gotta hand it to her - that if she has to look at that hideous puss every day and still has the nerve to say to the world I am awesome! Let’s face it (put the PC aside)  She only got that part because of her awful appearance (and talent I guess) Don’t see how she could have any kind of career in films unless she takes more parts like the one she just played.  I also don’t think an Oscar should be wasted on the likes of her. I saw a picture where she had on a gown and her face was made up and her hair (if it’s hers) was done and she was still butt ugly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gravatar iconerick- Sun, Jan 03, 2010 - 3:27 pm

SHUG AVERY FROM THE COLOR PURPLE SAID IT ALL . . . “YOU SHOW IZ UGLEE” SHE GIVES NEW MEANING TO THE TERM “BEARILLA” I’M WITH RETCHING - I COULD NEVER TAP THAT!

gravatar iconantoine- Sun, Jan 03, 2010 - 3:31 pm

yo- they had to pick her ain’t nobody in h’wood that ugly

gravatar iconcheri- Sun, Jan 03, 2010 - 3:39 pm

she looks like an escalade under a tent that sleeps 8! she’s so fat when she goes camping the bears hide their food! she’s so fat her blood type is KFC+! she’s sooooo friggin UGLY you could throw her in a creek and skim ogly for three weeks!!!

gravatar iconcami- Sun, Jan 03, 2010 - 3:43 pm

HELP!!! IT’s THE MONSTER FROM CLOVERFIELD

gravatar iconNicole- Wed, Jan 06, 2010 - 9:32 pm

How can people just sit up and talk about some one… Look at u guy’z trying 2 sit up and talk about some one that ain’t did shit 2 u at all every body ain’t perfect ya digg!!!!!!! ((she pretty 2 mi)

gravatar icon1up- Thu, Jan 07, 2010 - 4:13 pm

she’s pretty to you but ugly in real life. Yeah, she did a great job in the movie but she’s still unattractive.

gravatar iconMaria- Sun, Jan 10, 2010 - 5:15 pm

you guys that are calling here ugly are ridin her like a rodeo show. she can ugly, beautiful, fat or skinny. she making more stacks than ya’ll. She is an INSPIRATION to all who go through that stuff in real life so yall can swallow my words or eat a dick.

gravatar iconMaria- Sun, Jan 10, 2010 - 5:18 pm

Oh yeah beauty is skin deep ugly is to the bone. You Pompous ignorant people think about that bask in it marinate in it.

gravatar iconWTF- Fri, Jan 22, 2010 - 8:12 am

Shes one fat ass bitch

gravatar iconRose- Mon, Jan 25, 2010 - 2:23 pm

You guys are haters..who cares about her looks. we honor her for her talent u dumbasses now stop hating cause she famous n got got money while ya bum asses still on ya momma couch waitin on a damn welfare check!

gravatar iconawesome- Mon, Jan 25, 2010 - 2:25 pm

she did a great job in precious ! now every fat dark skin girl is bound to be teased even more ! being called precious !

gravatar icontiff & shelz- Tue, Feb 02, 2010 - 9:41 am

you guys are some haters. imagine if she was you how would you feel if people calling you names and stuff. god made us all the way we are for a reason. just because she doesnt look like you dont mean you gotta make fun of ha. the only reason why you guys are hating is because you wish it was you on that tv and not her. but you still watching her right? if you got nothing nice to say dont say it aht all
smh ya mahd pathetic

gravatar iconkendall- Tue, Feb 02, 2010 - 7:21 pm

iz dat suppoze 2 b jennifer hudson az precious

gravatar iconctoyer- Sat, Feb 06, 2010 - 8:47 pm

I suppose it would be a waste of time to ask the name-callers to imagine if they heard people calling their sister, mother, or daughter “ugly”.  But it’s all we can do, I guess.  I’m not sure what the point is; to take time out of your day, sit down, and for your 10 seconds of fame, “she’s ugly” is what you come up with?  What do you gain from even mentioning this negative opinion that nobody asked you for? How are you helping? What value are you adding to the planet?  Is that supposed to help us grow together as people?  Are you insecure? Do you feel as ugly on the inside as you believe her to be on the outside?  I’m just a dude who hasn’t even seen the movie yet, but she seems to be a genuinely likable person who touches a lot of people with positivity.  Think before you speak or write, ponder the purpose first. Give something. Jeez, when did it become uncool to be nice?

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