When you add Lee Daniels, Monique, Gabourey Sidibe, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and Sherri Shepherd to the mix you’ve struck gold.
The Lee Daniels directed film “Precious: Based On The Novel By Sapphire” was nominated for six Academy Awards today, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress.
The film itself was nominated for Best Picture, with leading star Gabourey Sidibe, who plays the role of Precious, being nominated for best actress, and Monique nominated for best supporting actress.
Director Lee Daniels was nominated for best director, Joe Klotz was nominated for best film editing and Geoffrey Fletcher was nominated for best writing for an adapted screenplay.
The film features acting performances by several big names, including Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and Sherri Shepherd. After the film was made, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry joined on as producers.
The Academy Awards will be presented Sunday, March 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time in Los Angeles.
Valery Amador, Daily Venus Diva -- Daily Venus Diva.
who did lenny play????
He was the doctor.