Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe

42 · Born: May 6, 1983

Known For

PreciousPrecious
The Brothers GrimsbyThe Brothers Grimsby
Tower HeistTower Heist
Seven PsychopathsSeven Psychopaths

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 6, 1983 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Alice Tan Ridley
  • Ibnou Sidibe
Relatives
  • Ahmed Sidibe (Sibling)

Biography

Gabourey Sidibe, a multifaceted and accomplished American actress, embarked on a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry on May 6, 1983. Her groundbreaking acting debut in the 2009 film "Precious" catapulted her to widespread recognition and accolades, including the coveted Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, as well as prestigious nominations for the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress.

Career

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2025
Give Me Back My Daughter
Give Me Back My Daughter as Renee
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StuGo
StuGo as Francis (voice)
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2022
Asking for It
Asking for It as Rudy
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All I Didn't Want for Christmas
All I Didn't Want for Christmas as Emily Harris
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American Horror Stories
American Horror Stories as Jaslyn Taylor
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2021
Santa Inc.
Santa Inc. as Goldie (voice)
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2020
Antebellum
Antebellum as Dawn
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Come As You Are
Come As You Are as Sam
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2017
Difficult People
Difficult People as Denise
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2016
The Brothers Grimsby
The Brothers Grimsby as Banu
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Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio
Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio as (voice)
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2015
Gravy
Gravy as Winketta
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Empire
Empire as Becky
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2014
Life Partners
Life Partners as Jen
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White Bird in a Blizzard
White Bird in a Blizzard as Beth
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2013
American Horror Story
American Horror Story as Queenie
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2012
Seven Psychopaths
Seven Psychopaths as Sharice
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The Big C
The Big C as Andrea Jackson
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2011
Yelling to the Sky
Yelling to the Sky as Latonya Williams
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Tower Heist
Tower Heist as Odessa Montero
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2009
Precious
Precious as Claireece "Precious" Jones
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2023
Black Barbie: A Documentary
Black Barbie: A Documentary
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The Prank Panel
The Prank Panel
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2020
All In: The Fight for Democracy
All In: The Fight for Democracy
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2015
Prison Kids: A Crime Against America's Children
Prison Kids: A Crime Against America's Children
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2014
Top Five
Top Five
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2010
Conan
Conan