Actress Gabourey Sidibe made her on-screen debut with the 2009 film ‘Precious’. Her performance in the movie met with widespread acclaim and even led her to nominations for prestigious awards like Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress. With such a breakthrough right away, her acting career took off big-time and by fully utilizing the opportunities, she has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Continuing to capitalize upon her successful debut, Sidibe has consistently started appearing in major budget films and has expanded her credibility furthermore with projects like Tower Heist, Grimsby, and Antebellum.
Alongside this great run on the big-screen, Gabourey has become a household name through her work on television. She first received prominence through her role in ‘The Big C’ and later on starred in hit series like Empire, Difficult People, and American Horror Story. Now moving from her on-screen work to private life, she began dating Brandon Frankel in 2019 and the pair became engaged in the subsequent year.
Gabourey Sidibe Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Gabourey MaLingair Sidibe
- Nicknames: Queen, Gabby
- Date of Birth: May 6, 1983
- Birthplace: Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Race/ Ethnicity: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Gabourey Sidibe Body Measurements Height Weight Shoe Size Facts
Gabourey Sidibe Family Details:
- Father: Ibnou Sidibe (Cab Driver)
- Mother: Alice Tan Ridley (Former School Teacher)
- Siblings: Ahmed Sidibe (Older Brother)
- Spouse Name: Unmarried
- Children Name: None
Gabourey Sidibe Relationships History:
- Brandon Frankel (2019-Present)
Gabourey Sidibe Career Highlights:
- Debut Film: Precious (2009)
- First TV Show: Entertainment Tonight (2008)
- First Book: This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare (2017)
Gabourey Sidibe Distinctive Features:
- Cleft chin
- Afro-hairstyle
Gabourey Sidibe Body Measurements:
Actress Gabourey Sidibe body measurements complete information is listed below, including her height, weight, bra, and shoe size.
- Build: Large
- Height in Feet: 5′ 5″
- Height in Centimeters: 165 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 96 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 211 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Gabourey Sidibe Interesting Facts:
- She is a Democrat.
- Viola Davis is among her favorite actresses.
- In 2017, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Before pursuing acting, she once worked as a receptionist.
- Throughout her life, she has faced the difficulty of managing her weight.