Gabourey Sidibe made her acting debut in a 2009 film.
Gabourey Sidibe ( [ ˈɡæbəˌreɪ_ˈsɪdɪˌbeɪ ] ; born May 6 , 1983 ) is an American actress who made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious , a role that brought her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress . Precious : Base on Nol by Saf ( Based on the Novel `` Push '' by Sapphire ) , or simply Precious , is a 2009 American drama film , directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels .