What is Gabourey Sidibe’s net worth?
The movie actress has amassed a net worth of $6 million.
| Net Worth: | $6 million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | May 6, 1983 (40 years old) |
| Gender: | Female |
| Height: | 165 |
| Profession: | Movie Actress |
| Nationality: | American |
Biography – A Short Wiki
Actress best known for her Academy Award-nominated debut role in the 2009 film Precious. She also played Queenie in the television show American Horror Story: Coven and has a recurring role as Becky on the Fox series Empire.
She attended Mercy College in New York City.
She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in the Precious.
Career
Career: In 2009, Gabourey began her acting career by starring in “Precious.” In the film, she portrays a 16-year-old mother and victim of rape. The movie was universally praised by critics, and it won a number of awards at independent film festivals. Sidibe was also singled out for praise herself, winning an Independent Spirit Award, an Academy Award nomination, and many other honors and accolades.
Personal Life
Her parents are Alice Tan Ridley and Ibnou Sidibe. She became engaged to Brandon Frankel in November 2020.
She cites Joan Cusack as an acting inspiration.
Quotes
“I used to watch ‘Coming to America’ every day after school. I have full-on long-running inside jokes with friends and family about different scenes in that movie alone. Also, my brother and I loved ‘The Golden Child,’ so, yeah: I was a huge fan of Eddie Murphy growing up.”
— Gabourey Sidibe
“I love the way I look. I’m fine with it. And if my body changes, I’ll be fine with that.”
— Gabourey Sidibe
“Your body is your temple, it’s your home, and you must decorate it.”
— Gabourey Sidibe
“I could have easily never worked again after ‘Precious.’ I could be back at my receptionist job and no one would be surprised, but I’m having a very crazy little career that no one thought would happen. Although that was never the plan.”
— Gabourey Sidibe
“One of my personal plights in this business is about playing ‘The Sassy Black Girl.'”
— Gabourey Sidibe
