Harsh Online Comments Dogging Gabourey Sidibe

By Chris Jancelewicz Posted Nov 27th 2009 10:23AM

Oscar buzz may be swarming around 'Precious' star Gabourey Sidibe, but the new-found star is boycotting the internet after finding hurtful comments about her size online.

The actress was plucked from obscurity to star as troubled teen Precious in the highly-acclaimed movie, which follows an overweight pregnant teen girl trying to make it in Harlem.

New York native Gabourey is enjoying the exposure her sudden fame has afforded her - but she insists there are negative side effects.

The star tells Interview magazine, "I try to stay off the internet, just because people hurt my feelings sometimes. My audition tape ended up on YouTube, and, like 40,000 people have seen it, and a lot of people have commented that I'm an incredible actress. But other opinions weren't so nice, physically or whatever."

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Gabourey attended The MOMA Film Benefit: A Tribute To Tim Burton at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City on November 17, and looked adorable in a purple gown. Photos posted at JustJared received several harsh comments, including the ones below:

"plz lose like 400 pounds b4 u die of a heart attack. oh n also get sum powter 4 that greazy face."

"Barney called, he wants his. . . oh, you get the picture. Hahaha!!!"

"I realise a party isn't a party unless it has "pigs in a blanket" but this is overdoing it a bit."

We think this is beyond low - what do you think?

Also: Check out this article from UK's The Daily Mail, where a columnist claims to be a "fattist". Is this the latest form of discrimination?

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Comments

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Friday 27 November

By Jackie

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I think these people are sick- stop making these harsh comments and leave them alone. She is a great actress playing a hard role, and she grew up in Harlem for christ's sake!

By kaleighkat

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I agree that people should grow up and not make such harsh and nasty comments towards her, but I fail to see what her growing up in Harlem has to do with anything.

By Lea

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wow people really need to grow up.. stop judging others, start looking at yourself! no one is perfect! I don't understand how it can make someone happy when they hurt others feelings..

By C

... what goes around > comes around !

Monday 30 November

By Jessica

People got to stop looking on the outside and start looking for what they might be inside. She might not be what they expected, but hell she can better than all of those hillibilies and lowlifes in hollywood. Give the damn girl a break and find somethimg better! Bunch of good-for-nothings!

By hmm

yeah, people on the internet are cruel . what's new?

'Latest' form of discrimination? Sorry to say, intense hatred for fat people has been around for a very, very long time. I'm a fat girl, and have had people online and to my face tell me they wished I was dead because I'm so 'gross' and 'disgusting' to look at. Apparently being fat is as 'bad' as being gay or black. It's just how people are, for some sad reason. Who cares about being nice and understanding, not to mention tolerant, of people. Nope! If they are different then by all means! Let us light the torches and raise the pitchforks.

Me? I could lose weight to please these people, but that wouldn't be making ME happy. I should do it for me. I happen to like how I look and my doctor says I'm perfectly healthy (newsflash! fat does not automatically mean unhealthy and diabetes.) And being married means at least SOMEONE finds me attractive.

I'm sorry she's getting hounded like this. I loved the movie and she is remarkably talented, and beautiful. Sometimes ignoring haters and ignorant people are the only thing you can do.

By Janice

Ik think you ar totally right. And i bet half the people wh made those remarks were either obese or anorexic. Everyone should learn to accept their bodies as apart of the, And thats what i think Gaboury is doing. I hate it when other people make rude comments because of your race culture or weight because im coloured. ive sees people fatter than her, and true, ive made some remarks, but ive kept the to myself. Why cant other people do that, instead of making themselves feel better and being dickheads at the same time. like you said, youve got to lose weight for herself, not to make other people happy. if shes happy we should all be happy.

PRAISE FOR THE PLUS SIZES!!!!!! LOL

i too fail to see the relevance of relating (over)weight and a harlem upbringing (but please, don't take it upon yourself to 'enlighten' me.)

gabourey is a great actress, sure: point granted. but she is obviously not healthy.

i love that people attack and harp on thin, possibly "anorexic" actresses claiming they set a bad example for girls and women alike (even if they're accomplished, talented, whatever), but do you really think that miss sidibe is setting a better one?

the last time i checked, obesity was a fast-track ticket to mortality and i doubt that if your child/sister/wife was this heavy, you'd pat them on the shoulder and tell them it was "what's on the inside that counts".

it's not even an aesthetic argument, but one pertaining to HEALTH.

...the only exception would be a legitimate medical illness, but i've yet to see one reported.

good day.

By melissa

WTF. people need to seriously grow up, some people are bigger then others, GET OVER IT, and get over yourselves! I think people who make these comments are the ones who are insecure little jackoffs who wouldn't know true beauty if it snacked them in the face. You think your healthy just because your thin? think again morons, health issues can happen to anyone, any size. People who make comments like that are the ones who are truly UGLY!

There are people out there who are STICK THIN but BUTT UGLY.I just dont think its fair to discriminates omeone against their weight. she should lose weight for themselves not to make others happy.

PARISE FOR THE PLUS SIZES!!!!! LOL

By Helen

I saw the movie and I think it deserves the accolades due to it. The actress, Gabourey although new gave an absolutely stunning performance. The role was definitely a difficult one and for a first timer, she deserves an Oscar. I loathe the people who look at physicality instead of the talent and merit she deserves.
All the best Gabourey, you are the BEST.

By Sam

That is so mean. Really it's 2009, we shouldn't be judging people on their weight anymore. I think she is beautiful and Precious looks like an amazing inspring movie. People are f---ing stupid to juge her by size, not for her acting talents.

Wednesday 02 December

By Deni

I wouldn't worry about it, they obviously have some literacy issues

By blngjl

you are beautiful hun love yourself for who you are I too am a big woman and while it took time I just learned to ignore the trash talk

By Willlou

This message goes out to "Precious" star Gabourey. First I want to start by saying you are a very beautiful person. I don't know you but would love to meet you. The movie mad me want to go and beat up one of my favorite actress "Monique" up for treating you that way. I was raised to believe if people always have something to say about you. they are very insecure about themselves. JUST LOVE YOURSELF and TRUST GOD. You are LOved.

Tuesday 01 December

By joe gunn escalon ca

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wow that fat ass nigga thinks we care about people making fun of her haqhahahahah shut the hell up porky pig and get your ass too a gym !!!!

p.s. i hope you read this

I definitely just said "they have literacy issues" which this post just confirms that fact. Thanks for displaying the fact that you're a total dumbass! Have fun with Hooked on Phonics, I hope it works for you.

Friday 18 December

By katie

hey im not skinny im over the 200 mark people you all got to take a look at you all selves we are not perfect at all so quit rhe herassing remarks and leave her alone

Thursday 31 December

By Pearl

People are mean because they are in pain. She might be obese, but she is now rich, successful, and famous. Losers don't like her because of this, so they call her names.

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