Gabourey Sidibe 'inspired' By Mariah

26 January 2010

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Gabourey Sidibe felt "inspired" working alongside Mariah Carey.

The American star - who made her acting debut in 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire', in which she plays troubled teenager Claireece 'Precious' Jones - admits it was a dream come true working with Mariah, who played her dowdy social worker.

Gabourey said: "I've bought Mariah's albums and I saw her live recently. I've been inspired by various people such as Mo'Nique, Mariah and Mary J. Blige."

It pretty much rocked my face off. She is really awesome. She is the nicest lady.

The 26-year-old actress was equally impressed by British star Dame Helen Mirren when she met her at the recent Golden Globe Awards.

She told The Sun newspaper: "It pretty much rocked my face off. She is really awesome. She is the nicest lady.

"Oh man, the Golden Globes was a lot of fun. It was so fun because it was packed, but packed with celebrities. It was like leaving a baseball game and finding the person you happen to be crunched up against is Leonardo DiCaprio."

The role for the movie required an overweight teenager, and plus-sized Gabourey fitted the profile, however, she isn't worried about her frame being a disadvantage in Hollywood.

She said: "I love the way I look. I'm never going to be a size two. I'm just not structured in that way.

"I am not worried about Hollywood trying to change me. They haven't changed yet - for now people seem to like me as I am."

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