Gabourey Sidibe Talks 'Tower Heist'

Black Film:

Coming out this week is the latest film from Brett Ratner, the comedy caper film, 'Tower Heist,' that includes an all-star cast with Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Gabourey Sidibe, Matthew Broderick, Michael Pena, Casey Affleck, and Alan Alda.

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[sacmom3]

03:24 PM on 11/07/2011

Just sayin, if she wanted to, I know she could get an endorsement deal from Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. She could have the most successful weight loss endorsement campaign EVER, and it would be free.

[ms.understood]

02:42 PM on 11/07/2011

she's a great actress, but i've noticed that in pics with other people, she looks terribly uncomfortable and almost like she's squeezed in or exceptionally tight. while i don't normally do this, because i think people should be who they are, but maybe she needs to lose just a few pounds. you can tell she's not completely comfortable in her own skin when she does interviews or takes pictures. it's like she tries to divert attention away from the obvious. someone who completely love and accept themselves don't do that.

[Ramsis]

08:51 AM on 11/07/2011

Hattie McDaniels.....they see plus size African American woman and they do not see a person they see a maid.Well atleast she is working.i would like to say maybe she could bring some dignity to the role but a maid and a thief.

[Topps]

08:07 AM on 11/07/2011

Gabourey is talented her work on the showtime series was great.Not certain if I will like the new movie but glad to see she's filming and getting more experience.Her best is yet to come.

She came on the scene just as she was and made no excuses about it.You work with what you've been blessed to have.I am glad she not depressed and letting her dreams just go to waste.

[rewith85man]

03:25 PM on 11/06/2011

There is something special about that precious woman.

[waypasskool]

02:16 PM on 11/06/2011

Give it some time, the better roles, will come for her.
Actor's can't always turn down parts. Or price them selves out. Or be so picky, the work is hard to come by for some, just like it is for many of us. Most said, she would be done after Precious.
Said she does not fit that Hollywood, Standard, what ever that is.
I wanna see, this sister succeed as we all do.
Comment as you see fit.

[Greenblue]

01:47 PM on 11/06/2011

She always makes me smile, awesome girl, wish her well ◕‿◕

[LaBellaVida26]

12:26 PM on 11/06/2011

Why did they zoom in on her face like that? No one takes a pic like that, they should give her a full pic not zoom on her pores. She is a great actress and I believe she will be in more movies.

[shaksistah]

12:21 PM on 11/06/2011

The movie was corny! Eddie was OK ... He has been better in many other films. I am a HUGE EM fan since his SNL days. Eddie is the reason why I decided to see this movie. Gabby is talented BUT her Jamaican accent was HORRIBLE! She did NOT have a good dialet coach and/or Gabby did NOT do her homework! AND its OK because she is going to be cast in more movies and she is going to learn and grow her craft.

[mszksg]

06:34 PM on 11/06/2011

Cosign with everything you said. I saw the movie.. The fake Jamaican accents drive me crazy. Remember Taye Diggs. The movie was a drag... Malik Yoba in Cool runnings had an excellent accent. Being a daughter of a Jamaican it makes me livid! LOL

[SweetestTaboo]

10:27 AM on 11/06/2011

Now Howard Stern and his side kick Robin have to eat their words. They both proclaimed that after Precious, Gabourey would never work again.

I think she is very talented and confident in who she is. Beauty comes from within.

[MsG7]

11:16 AM on 11/06/2011

@SweetestTaboo......I wholeheartedly agree and co-sign and high 5 you on that....Eat crow Howard and Robin!!!!!!

[mypov123]

02:59 PM on 11/06/2011

I agree she's talented, funny and smart. And beauty does come from within. Howard Stern is tra$h and Robin is just a token.

[mszksg]

09:24 AM on 11/06/2011

The movie was mediocre. Scenes with EM were the best. The fake West Indian accents always makes me cringe.

[iphanie]

09:10 AM on 11/06/2011

Now she is famous and a bit wealthy, she needs to work on her physical appearance. Do just like Jennifer Hudson. Black people do not eat healthy. I work with a lot of blacks and I am disgusted by their eating behavior--the stuffs they eat every single day for lunch [no need to know what they eat at home]. Everyday deep fried chicken, french fries, macaroni and cheese, chili and ground meat--lots of can foods. When they eat salad they saturate it with heavy creamy dresssing--no green on their plate, no fruits, no fresh juice, but drinks like soda and artificially colored and flavored drinks. I have to say all have unhealty appearance and suffer from some type of diseases: obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure. Oh and I by the way, I am black!

[mszksg]

09:29 AM on 11/06/2011

Let's not stereotype among ourselves. This a problem that effects everyone. I do agree with eating well. She's a young woman who can change her life. With her role in Precious, she has been typecast. It is probably more important to her now to stay her size for her career. We don't get the roles unless we are at the extremes.

[KayAch7]

12:19 PM on 11/06/2011

This is definitely an issue of personal values: money or life? if it were the case as you say. Because at her size she's most likely at risk for severe health problems and perhaps death.......and very soon. She SHOULD slim down some not even for the sake of "beauty" but health. Period. But its all about personal values while in the midst of fast fame. Even if she lost some weight, I don't think she will loose roles.

[MsG7]

11:29 AM on 11/06/2011

"lot of blacks"....lol...and you are by the way black???....lol..maybe only on the outside....and apparently you don't know too many "Blacks"....Not all Black people eat fried chicken... mac & cheese...can food....salad drenched in dressing and sodas everyday......You need to get out more.......lol

As for Gabby working on her physical appearance.....apparently you haven't really looked at her closely enough, because she did lose some weight..........But that's not the issue...Her appearance and her health is none of our business....you just keep your eyes on the skinny girls...(and no I'm not fat but I take up for the big girls in a minute)....why?....because I have compassion for people......

The issue is about the article talking about the new movie....and it looks pretty darn good to me...lol...oh and by the way...your insensitive opinion, of which you are entitled to, is well taken.

[Howard53545]

07:59 AM on 11/06/2011

I am glad that she is working cause she is not the best looking lady out there, know what I am saying.

[darleneslee]

10:12 AM on 11/06/2011

It's her character as a person that matters. Have you looked in the mirror lately ? Try seeing the inside of you.

[mszksg]

02:33 PM on 11/06/2011

I see right through your sarcasm Archie Bunker.

[MsG7]

11:30 AM on 11/06/2011

@Howard....no..what are you saying?

[kevinbr38]

06:47 AM on 11/06/2011

I'm really looking forward to seeing this film. I didn't realize Gabourey in it as well.
I hope she will be able to continue to find roles in an industry that doesn't favor her body type.

[Absolute]

04:51 AM on 11/06/2011

She's a talented woman. I wish her continued success.