Gabby Sidibe Reportedly Too Big for Vogue

By Rob Shuter Posted Mar 25th 2010 06:00AM

Even with all of the fame and Oscar buzz 'Precious' got this past year, that's still not enough to land star Gabourey Sidibe on the pages of Vogue magazine. According to my sources, Miss Sidibe's weight is what's keeping her out of Anna Wintour's publication, where being rail-thin is a necessity. Shocking quotes, plus scoop on some infamous music wardrobe and a 'Top Chef' tattoo ... after the jump!

Vogue Magazine Rejects 'Precious' Gabby

Sources tell me that the editors of Vogue magazine rejected the idea of letting Oscar nominee Gabby Sidibe grace its fashionable pages because of her size.

"She's a joke in the fashion community. What she wore on the red carpet at the Academy Awards wasn't a dress, it was a tent," one nasty little fashion queen (who I shall not be talking with again) told me.

"Vogue is venue where designers debut their best new pieces. All are of which are one of a kind and sample size. It would be impossible to get a regular-sized girl in those clothes, let alone Gabby," a less acid-tongued fashion source explained.

A spokesperson for Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who after a trip to Minnesota said, "I can only kindly describe most of the people that I saw as little houses," didn't return calls by deadline.

I say, if Vogue is so buddy-buddy with all the designers, tell them make a dress for Gabby for the next issue. See? Problem fixed. That was easy! And for all of you magazine editors out there, normal people don't want to see all of these skeleton models -- give us the real girls!

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Manilow Replaced '70s 'Copa' Jacket With Tailed Tux

Finally, after 32 years, the most famous costume from the '70s has been updated.

Barry Manilow, who has hit the Las Vegas Strip with his new show, traded his famous white ruffled 'Copacabana' jacket for an elegant black tuxedo jacket with tails and dapper top hat.

The Smithsonian Museum in Washington requested the original 'Copa' jacket to include in its pop culture wing. Sadly, though, they returned it after Barry said, "I always knew it would end up in an institution one day." (Those museum types have no sense of humor.)

Still, Barry does have a sense of humor, and he tells me: "I'm going to miss that silly Copacabana shirt. I've worn it for so many years, it's walking around without me!"

Check out Barry at The Paris in Vegas, the hottest spot North (and West) of Havana.

The 'Top Chef' Tattoo Controversy Solved

Gail Simmons started an Internet firestorm amongst foodies with her latest video installment on KitchenDaily.com, when it appeared that she had a new tattoo on her forearm.

However, there's no need to panic, sources tell me. The shoot took place the day after a baby shower for 'Top Chef' host Padma Lakshmi, where one of the traditional party games/customs was for everyone to get a henna tattoo. The problem is, henna tattoos don't actually go away that fast, and hence, Gail's temporarily tatted video shoot.

Try some lemon juice, Gail! (Note to Real Simple magazine: Tell us how to wipe off a henna tattoo!)

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Comments

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Thursday 25 March

By MIKE Z

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WHAT BECAME OF TERRY MORE?

By roB SHUTER

my friend jo piazza has a very different take on this. read her story on popeater

Friday 26 March

By Jamie Jones

If I was Gabourey I would not want to pose in Vogue; why would she want to pose in a magazine with models who are stick thin. She should try and model for Lane Bryant where they will embrace her weight.

Saturday 27 March

By Scobes

Gabby Sidibe's size is just as unhealthy as image to portray as an underweight model's size is. Sure, it is a double standard, but I'm not sure why anyone is so scandalized. She is too big for Vogue. But they need to realize that sickly skin models are too SMALL for Vogue. What the magazine should do is promote beautiful models of VARYING body shapes and backgrounds who look HEALTHY.

Sunday 28 March

By ROB SHUTER

IM NOT GOING TO READ VOGUE ANYMORE

Monday 29 March

By Carolyn

I agree with Vogue. This magazine has always been held as the epitome of beauty and glamour...two things that that Ms. Sidibe is NOT! Why should this magazine lower its standards to apease a few? Is it in the name of political correctness?? Why don't we face that fact that someone so MOBIDLY OBESE at such a young age has increased risks for diabetes, high blood pressure,and stroke and stop trying to kid ourselves....she looks horrible!

Friday 02 April

By KarmaChameleon

Let's get something straight. Gabby Sidibe is an actress ( an obese one). Vogue is a fashion magazine. As such, they can decide who they want featured in it and particularly on the cover. If a certain celebrity fits their artistic vision (yes, generally speaking, thin women wearing couture) they may want to work with them.

I generally want to see models since that's their job - look pretty, sell clothes. I want to see an actress in a movie, sending a message/offering an experience.

Monday 27 December

By oreo_bee

I don't think anything wrong with Gab.
She is so perfect for Vogue magazine.

By bubbles

Gab is so great. I love the way she is.

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