Gabourey Sidibe is an American actress and director, best known for her breakout role in the 2009 film Precious, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Sidibe appeared in popular TV shows like Empire, American Horror Story, and The Big C. In addition to acting, Sidibe is a vocal advocate for body positivity and mental health awareness. In 2017, she published her memoir This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare.