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Gabourey Sidibe Biography and Wiki

Gabourey Sidibe is an American actress who was born and raised up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. She is best known for her for the 2009 debut film appearance on Precious which earned her the Independent Spirit Award for the Best Female Leas and Golden Globe Academy Award for the Best Actress. Her other notable film appearances include Tower Heist, White Bird in a Blizzard, and Grimsby.

10 Quick Facts About Gabourey Sidibe

  1. Name: Gabourey Sidibe
  2. Age: 37 years
  3. Birthday: May 6
  4. Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  5. Height: 5 feet and 5 inches
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Actress
  8. Marital Status: Dating
  9. Salary: Under Review
  10. Net worth: $6 million

Gabourey Sidibe Age and Birthday

Sidibe is 37 years old as of 2020, she was born on May 6, 1983, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on May 6 every year.

Gabourey Sidibe Height and Weight

Sidibe is a woman of average stature, she also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. She stands at a height of 5 feet and 5 inches (1.65 meters). She also weighs 239.8 lbs (109 kgs).

Gabourey Sidibe Education

Sidibe holds an associate degree from Borough of Manhattan Community College and attended but did not graduate from City College of New York and Mercy College. She worked at The Fresh Air Fund’s office as a receptionist before she went on to pursue a career in acting

Gabourey Sidibe Family

Sidibe is the daughter of Alice Tan Ridley and Ibrou Sidibe. Her mother Alice is an American R&B and gospel singer best known for her appearances of the fifth season of America Got Talent on June 15, 2010. Her father Ibrou Sidibe who is also a Senegalese is a cab driver. She mostly grew up with her aunt and a renowned feminist activist Dorothy PitmanHughes.

Gabourey Sidibe Husband, Boyfriend, and Dating

Gabourey is not officially married as of 2020. However, she is in a romantic relationship with Brandon Frankel. Brandon has been so supportive to his girlfriend even after it was declared a type 2 diabetes. We shall update this section once the two lovebirds decide to take their relationship to another level.

Gabourey Sidibe Net Worth

Gabourey has an estimated net worth of $6 million US dollars. Through her proceeds and hard work as an actress, she has been able to make a modest fortune. This amount does not include any of valuable assets she owns such as cars and houses.

Gabourey Sidibe Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Gabourey

Gabourey Sidibe Bio and Wiki

  • Full Names: Gabourey Sidibe
  • Popular As: Claireeece Jones on Precious
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Actress
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: African-American
  • Religion: Christian
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Gabourey Sidibe Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 37 years old as of 2020
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Date of Birth: May 6, 1983
  • Place of Birth: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
  • Birthday: May 6

Gabourey Sidibe Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 1.65 meters
  • Weight: 109 kgs
  • Eye Color: To be updated
  • Hair Color: To be updated

Gabourey Sidibe Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Ibrou Sidibe
  • Mother: Alice Tan Ridley
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Dating Brandon Frankel

Gabourey Sidibe Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $6 million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Acting

Gabourey Sidibe House and Cars

  • Place of living: To be Updated
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Gabourey Sidibe Weight Loss

Soon after Sidibe knew that she had type 2 diabetes, she consulted her doctor, Dr. Bradley Schwack, a bariatric surgeon, and decided to undergo weight loss surgery. In this surgery, the doctor removed 80% of her stomach to reduce its capacity.

Gabourey Sidibe Movies and Tv Shows

  • Precious
  • Empire
  • American Horror Story
  • Tower Heist
  • Antebellum
  • The Big C
  • Yelling to the Sky
  • Come As You Are
  • Difficult People
  • White Bird in a Blizzard
  • The Brothers Grimsby
  • The Tale Of Four
  • Seven Psychopaths
  • Life Partners
  • Top Five
  • Gravy

Gabourey Sidibe Precious

Gabourey played the main character on Precious as Claireeece Jones, who is a 16-year-old mother of two as a result of abuse and rape by her own father. Precious is a 2009 American drama film, directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels.

The script was written by Geoffrey S. Fletcher, adapted from the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire. The film stars Gabourey, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, and Mariah Carey. This film marked the acting debut of Sidibe, who portrays a young woman struggling against poverty and abuse.

The film won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Award. On December 15, 2009, she was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for her performance in Precious. The next month she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gabourey Sidibe

Who is Gabourey Sidibe?

Gabourey is an American actress who was born and raised up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. She is best known for her for the 2009 debut film appearance on Precious which earned her the Independent Spirit Award for the Best Female Leas and Golden Globe Academy Award for the Best Actress

How old is Gabourey Sidibe?

Gabourey is an American national born on May 6, 1983, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America.

How tall is Gabourey Sidibe?

Sidibe stands at a height of 1.65m.

Is Gabourey Sidibe married?

Gabourey is not officially married as of 2020. However, she is in a romantic relationship with Brandon Frankel. Brandon has been so supportive to his girlfriend even after it was declared a type 2 diabetes. We shall update this section once the two lovebirds decide to take their relationship to another level.

How much is Gabourey Sidibe worth?

Gabourey has an estimated net worth of $6 million US dollars. Through her proceeds and hard work as an actress, she has been able to make a modest fortune. This amount does not include any of the valuable assets she owns such as cars and houses.

Where does Gabourey live?

Because of security reasons, Gabourey has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Sidibe dead or alive?

Gabourey is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Gabourey Sidibe Social Media Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter

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