Gabourey Sidibe Talks About Working With Mariah Carey
by cyan on Jan.26, 2010, under Actress, Roles
Gabourey Sidibe felt “inspired” working alongside Mariah Carey.
The American star – who made her acting debut in ‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’, in which she plays troubled teenager Claireece ‘Precious’ Jones – admits it was a dream come true working with Mariah, who played her dowdy social worker.
Gabourey said: “I’ve bought Mariah’s albums and I saw her live recently. I’ve been inspired by various people such as Mo’Nique, Mariah and Mary J. Blige.”
The 26-year-old actress was equally impressed by British star Dame Helen Mirren when she met her at the recent Golden Globe Awards.
She told The Sun newspaper: “It pretty much rocked my face off. She is really awesome. She is the nicest lady.
“Oh man, the Golden Globes was a lot of fun. It was so fun because it was packed, but packed with celebrities. It was like leaving a baseball game and finding the person you happen to be crunched up against is Leonardo DiCaprio.”
The role for the movie required an overweight teenager, and plus-sized Gabourey fitted the profile, however, she isn’t worried about her frame being a disadvantage in Hollywood.
She said: “I love the way I look. I’m never going to be a size two. I’m just not structured in that way. I am not worried about Hollywood trying to change me. They haven’t changed yet – for now people seem to like me as I am.
Source: BANG Showbiz