Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe isn't the only talent in the family.Her mother, Alice Tan Ridley, is a well-known subway performer in New York City with a huge, booming singing voice. And Ridley used her vocal chords to wow the judges on 'America's Got Talent.'
To a roar of the crowd, Ridley began Etta James' 'At Last,' prompting a big smile from Howie Mendel.
"Millions of people must have gone back and forth on that subway over 20 years, how come nobody signed you?" Sharon Osbourne questioned. Watch!




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She could win !
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Yes but she really needs to spruce up and by that I mean she needs to clean up her look.Her hair is greasy, her clothes are messy..other than that I think she's fantastic.
she has a great voice, i hope she does win.
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I saw the woman sing on here a few months ago,, she was great!!!
She was in the subway, and singing her heart out for money.
She is good enough to be making her own cd, and I have a feeling she will be very soon.
I wish her all the very best of luck, and the very best in life, this woman deserves it.
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I am so sick of all the nepitism that goes on in hollywood. I wish some people would stop shoving their family members down my throat. Just because your mother, father, sister, brother or aunt my have been talented, what makes you think I should want to see you too. Is another obese singer just what we need in America?!
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Right because getting nominated for an Oscar means you have absolutely no talent! I'd love to see you try and do half the things her and her daughter do.
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i agree with you denine. she has a beautiful daughter. if you only seen her daughter in the movie then you are heartless . she has a gorgeous smile and her moms talent is awesome and i agree with sharon. why hasn't anyone signed her yet.
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Her singing melted my heart. I hope she gets signed up no matter what. AMAZING talent!
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I thought she was great1 I wish her the besti n Vegas.
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You got that right! Your daughter is definately a BIIIIG star! Tremendous, colosal, "Battle Cruiser" sized!!! LOL!
But you are very talented yourself and the best of luck to you.
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Hello, Ms. Ridley I was just wanting to wish you and your daughter all the best luck in the world. The advice that I have to say which I know that you're old enough to know. Is don't let people in general are the tabloids are anything get you guys down keep your head up and continue making it you and your daughter because god is good and I'm a true witness to that. I hope that you guys really make it bigger I'll have you guys in pray may god bless you bye.
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Im sorry but she is scary looking and unkept. The daughter is a spoiled brat now that she was in the movie...
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Ya ever heard of the word "MAKEOVER"??? All the hoodrats in Hollyweird you idolize now, how do you think they looked like when they were flippin' burgers in McD before hitting the big time??
Does she know Terry Moore?
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THEY BOTH NEED TO LOSE SOME WEIGHT. IT'S NOT HEALTHY!
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I care not what anyone says about Alice tan Ridley, or whether she wins the contest or doesn't; I have always contended that she is the best singer in the world. Yes, I just said WORLD. Bar none! I wrote that sentient in article about her years ago, and I do hope that now the world will see what I and untold scores of New Yorkers and Big Apple tourists have been seeing for a long, long time. She's simply the best. She's also a sweet lady to boot. You go Alice...make this your time, this time!
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How kind of you to post that.
YOU KNOW LOOKS FADE REAL TALENT DOESNT, SHE SINGS FROM THE HEART,AND YOU MORON WHO ARE SAYING SHE NEEDS A MAKEOVER,LOSE WEIGHT ETC.. PROBALY WISH YOU HAD HALF THE TALENT SHE DID,IT TAKES A REALLY HEARTLESS PERSON TO TRY AND TEAR ANOTHER DOWN, NO ITS NOT FUNNY NOR CUTE TO DOWNGRADE SOMEONE BECAUSE THEY DONT FIT THE COOKIE CUTTER IMAGE, PEOPLE THINK SHE SHOULD, SO I SAY WHATEVER HAPPEN TO CELEBRATING AND ENJOYING SOMEONES TALENT, RATHER THAN LOOKING FOR ALL THE NEGATIVE THINGS THAT IN THE END DOESNT REALLY MAKE A PERSON WHO THEY ARE. ENOUGH SAID.
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She's a great singer and she could definitely win AGT.
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