Gabourey Sidibe

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Summary

Gabourey Sidibe is an actor and director whose screen work includes Precious, The Big C, American Horror Story, and Empire. Her roles span drama, comedy, and horror, while her public comments have repeatedly addressed whose stories and bodies are visible in entertainment. She has called for more opportunities for people of color in Hollywood, discussed how limited film and television portrayals can be, and urged continued visibility for plus-size people. Sidibe has also linked her directing to the Black Lives Matter conversation. No public partisan campaigning or anti-woke statements are on record.