Precious star Gabby Sidibe says she would prefer Oscars date with mum than Justin Timberlake
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Gabby Sidibe, star of Precious, says she would rather take her mum to her all-important first Oscars ceremony than hunky pop singer Justin Timberlake.
Despite having a major crush on the handsome chart-topper, the curvy actress told CBS’s Early Show she’d take a rain check on a date with him if he asked to escort her to the glitzy March event.
The 26-year-old New Yorker is nominated for a best actress award for her first ever acting role, in hit movie Precious: Based On The Novel Push by Sapphire.
She also revealed to presenter Maggie Rodriguez that she officially has a boyfriend and already has her glamorous gown ready for her first Oscars.
But her new beau won’t get the chance to link arms with Gabby on the red carpet – instead her beloved mother will join her for the evening.
When asked whether she’d switch her companion for the likes of Justin Timberlake, she replied: “That’s really mean! I’d have to tell him that I have to take my mum – but he should meet me at Red Lobster afterwards!”
Also nominated for the prestigious award are movie royalty Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren, as well as heavy-hitters Sandra Bullock and Carey Mulligan.

