Why Gabourey Sidibe hates being called Precious

The Urban Daily: Gabby also shares how she feels still being called Precious...

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From the Urban Daily:

The Madd Hatta Morning Show talked to actress Gabourey Sidibe about her role in the movie, Tower Heist, in which she stars alongside Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller. Gabby also shares how she feels still being called Precious. “Tower Heist” is in theatres today.

When Madd Hatta Morning Show asked Sidibe how she feels about being referred to as “Precious” Sidibe responded, “Yo, I hate it, and you know what? I feel bad for girls that look like me because then they’ll be called ‘Precious’, and I hate that name…I miss my name.”

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