Precious star Gabby Sidibe says she would prefer Oscars date with mum than Justin Timberlake
Gabby 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.
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