I think people look at me and don’t expect much,” Precious star Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe has said, “Even though I expect a whole lot.” Rapturous reviews testify to Sidibe’s prodigious acting skills. But what should we expect from Hollywood?
I decided to ask a few professionals. Raves and nominations notwithstanding, as casting director Mark Bennett (The Hurt Locker, Junebug) puts it when asked for his professional opinion, “Unfortunately Hollywood is still a system that doesn’t produce a lot of great parts for black women and doesn’t produce a lot of parts for women who aren’t conventionally beautiful. And that’s not going to change overnight.” {Read More}
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Although it’s sad, I think the person writing this article makes a good point. Hollywood comes across as one of the most shallow industries out….heck the entertainment industry….period. While Gabby is an excellent actress (I saw the movie) being type cast may become her reality. This and for so many other reasons is why women with curves who have talent in writing, producing and directing need to step forward and create rolls that others arent daring enough to explore.
I wish Gabby much success in whatever she does.