Entertainment Weekly logo Entertainment Weekly 2 weeks ago

'Precious': Oscar odds?

So there’s this movie that came out today; it’s called Precious. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Ever since its Sundance premiere all the way back in January, people have been using the O-word (no, not Oprah) when talking about the film. Full Article at Entertainment Weekly

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  1. It's empowering. It's like as much confidence as I have, there's still that little fat girl that lives inside of me ... Because everyone told me that I wouldn't make anything of myself until I lost 100 pounds.
    Gabourey Sidibe – Gabourey Sidibe SOURCE: CBS News 2 weeks ago
  2. I got the call for the callback, which was the next day
    Gabourey Sidibe – Gabourey Sidibe SOURCE: CBS News 2 weeks ago
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  1. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Kelly Brook attends the album launch party for Mariah Carey's new album 'Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel' at Jalouse on November 19, 2009 in London, England.
  2. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Mariah Carey sings as she helps turn on the Westfield Shopping Centre lights on November 19, 2009 in London, England.
  3. U.S. singer and actress Mariah Carey makes a guest appearance at a shopping center, where she turned on the Christmas lights with the help of eight children from the charity "Help A London Child", in London, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
  4. MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 11: Mariah Carey leaves Four Seasons hotel on November 11, 2009 in Milan, Italy.
  5. MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 10: Mariah Carey arrives at Linate Airport on November 10, 2009 in Milan, Italy.
  6. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Singer and actress Mariah Carey leaves the 'Late Show With David Letterman' at the Ed Sullivan Theater on November 9, 2009 in New York City.
  7. HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 01: Actress Mariah Carey arrives at the screening of 'Precious: Based On The Novel 'PUSH' By Sapphire' during AFI FEST 2009 held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on November 1, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
  8. NARITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 15: Mariah Carey arrives at Narita International Airport on October 15, 2009 in Narita, Japan.
  9. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 13: Mariah Carey attends a press conference at the Grand Intercontinental Hotel on October 13, 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. Mariah Carey is visiting South Korea to promote her 12th latest album 'Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel'.

Cast of Characters

  1. Gabourey Sidibe Gabourey Sidibe
  2. Lee Daniels Lee Daniels
  3. Mo'Nique Mo'Nique
  4. Mariah Carey Mariah Carey
  5. Paula Patton Paula Patton
  6. Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz