In 1983, Gabourey Sidibe was born.
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 .