“When it's time to film and to actually take on the role of Precious, I felt an immense responsibility to do it justice.” FilmFeltJusticeResponsibilityRolesImmense Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“I've grown up with girls that are like Precious. I've grown up with people that are like everyone that I read about in that book. And so years later, when I was given the role, I just felt a huge responsibility to show the reality of that situation and to show that we're not making it up.” PeopleYearsBookShowsRealityGirlGivenFeltResponsibilitySituationRolesHuge Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“It's so weird to turn on a switch and be the role model for all women, for all African-Americans. That doesn't happen that easily. It does not. So I don't act up in public and don't do anything weird, because my sisters are watching me. Not because the world is watching me.” WorldHappensTurnsRolesModelsAfrican AmericanRole ModelsMy SisterTurn-on Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“They try to paint the picture that I was this downtrodden, ugly girl who was unpopular in school and in life, and then I got this role and now I’m awesome. But the truth is that I’ve been awesome, and then I got this role.” TryingSchoolGirlRolesTruth IsPaintUglyDowntroddenUgly Girl Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“I was born to stand out. I don't care whether or not people will find me attractive on screen. That's not why I became an actor. I know that more and more with each new role.” PeopleKnowsCareActorsBornRolesDon't CareScreensI Don't CareAttractiveStanding OutFind MeBorn To Stand Out Author:Gabourey Sidibe
