"Precious"

Gabourey Sidibe was Told to Quit Show Business

The actress from “Precious”, Gabourey Sidibe was told to look for a career change by her role model Joan Cusack. In an interview by the host Andy Cohen, Sidibe stated that when she met Cusack she was disappointed, because she told her that the entertainment industry was “so image-conscious”. The young actress did well by not listening to her and has opened doors to other young actresses to follow their dreams, regardless of their background or weight.