Posts with tag "gabourey sidibe"

Rooting for Gabby Sidibe: PopEater Readers Are in Her Corner

Posted Mar 19th 2010 at 07:00 AM by The Pop Chorus

PopEater has been steadily tracking the rise of breakthrough talent Gabourey Sidibe from the moment that the first screenings of 'Precious' took place in Sundance last winter. We cheered when Oprah and Tyler Perry stood behind the film, jumped for joy the day Gabby took home an Academy Award nomination and watched proudly as she owned the Oscar red carpet. We've been amazed that people doubted ...

I'll Watch Gabourey Sidibe Because She's a Brilliantly Talented Actress

Posted Mar 17th 2010 at 11:30 AM by Wendy Gould

Gabourey Sidibe is, without a doubt, an actress with a peculiar talent. Not only is she gifted when it comes to adopting new personalities and displaying them on the big screen, she's also beautiful, positive and relatable to a wide audience. Though it's understandable for people to be concerned with her weight, to boycott her movies or refuse to watch them is not necessary. Personally, I think it ...

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Gabourey Sidibe Is 100 Percent Real

Posted Mar 17th 2010 at 11:28 AM by Charley Anne Prescott

I will watch Gabourey Sidibe because she is a phenomenal actress, and because I can only begin to imagine how incredible her acting abilities will be when she is older and more experienced. On top of that, I will watch her because she is 100% real. People are putting so much emphasis on her weight that they are totally disregarding the fact that this young woman almost won an Oscar. Do I need ...

I'll Watch Gabby Sidibe, But I Won't Listen To Howard Stern

Posted Mar 17th 2010 at 11:27 AM by Susan Kayhan

We could all feel sorry for Gabourey Sidibe, but there's really no need. She's talented, young and famous, and let's not forget why you know her name: she's an Oscar-nominated actress, in a category she shared this year with Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock. That's nothing to scoff at. She's also beautiful. Not conventionally pretty, mind you, but she possesses a personal magnetism that few ...

Screenwriters Must Rise to the Challenge Gabby Sidibe Presents

Posted Mar 17th 2010 at 11:20 AM by Erik Luers

As you may have noticed, Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe has been one of the most talked-about women of the winter season. Sure, she was great in the big indie earner 'Precious,' but people seem to be more interested in what she's going to be doing in the near future than what she's already accomplished. Why the curious need to look into the fortune teller's crystal ball? Well, ...

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She Did It: Gabby Is an Inspiration To Those Who Think Only the Skinny Can Pursue Their Dreams

Posted Mar 17th 2010 at 09:54 AM by Sylvie Branch

Today, I'll watch Gabourey Sidibe. Ten years ago, I wouldn't have. Five years ago, I wouldn't have. But now, I will. This plus-sized actress and others, like Brooke Elliot and Queen Latifah, have transformed my outlook. I have always had an extreme fear of fat, going so far as to starve myself and recklessly abuse my body. My dreams were often shelved until I was thin enough. I'd say to myself, ...

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Thank You Howard Stern for Turning Me On To Gabby Sidibe

Posted Mar 17th 2010 at 09:50 AM by Matthew Wilkening

As a dedicated Howard Stern show listener and someone who thinks most Oprah Winfrey-supported movies are pandering and formulaic, I was very surprised to find myself, just yesterday, rooting for Gabourey Sidibe to have a long, successful career. I understand and agree with Howard's concern over the potential health concerns tied to her weight. But some people can handle extra pounds -- or ...

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Weight Loss Company Sees 'Large Increase in Sales' After Appealing to Gabourey Sidibe

Posted Mar 15th 2010 at 04:49 PM by PopEater Staff

There has been a big debate about whether Gabourey Sidibe's weight will hamper her future career, despite her recent Oscar nomination. Now, one weight loss company has written a letter to the 'Precious' star, telling her she needs to worry about her health -- not her image, TMZ reports. AcaiSupply.com has offered the actress a one-year's supply of their product to help her lose weight. ...

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Quips & Quotes: March 13, 2010

Posted Mar 13th 2010 at 03:01 AM by Caitlin McCormack

In this day of celebrity entourages and PR protection, it's rare for a star to make a false statement. But Hollywood is nowhere near perfect, and every so often its peeps will make an off-colour comment or reveal more than they intended to. We keep you informed of the most noteworthy Tinseltown talk with our weekly installment of celebrity Quips & Quotes. This week: Howard Stern says ...

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Vote: Does Gabourey Sidibe Have a Hollywood Future?

Posted Mar 10th 2010 at 11:15 AM by PopEater Staff

Gabourey Sidibe became the toast of Hollywood with her role as the titular character in 'Precious,' which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. But are there other parts out there for Sidibe, besides those of overweight, pregnant teens? Yes, she's proved herself funny on the red carpet (Telling Ryan Seacrest her Oscar dress was "The money shot" was amazing!) and charming ...