Gabby Sidibe is one of the well-known actresses in the American entertainment industry.  The girl started showing her acting skills in the 2009 movie “Precious,” for which she won the Independent Spirit Award in the Best Female actress category. 

She also received numerous nominations for the Academy Awards and Golden Globe in the category of Best actress of the year. 

She has appeared in movies including Antebellum, White Bird in a Blizzard, Grimsby, and Tower Heist, all of which were released between 2011 and 2016.

She also starred in the series “The Big C” from the year 2010 to 2013. As Queenie and Regina Ross, respectively, Sidibe played a role in the American television series Coven (2013–2014) and Freak Show (2014–2015) arcs. 

She later returned to the role in Hotel (2015–2016) and Apocalypse (2018). The girl played Becky Williams, a leading character in the Fox musical series “Empire,” from 2015 to 2020.

Here we’re going to highlight more about this renowned actress so if you want to know everything about her in-depth, keep reading! 

Gabby Sidibe Early Life 

Gabourey Sidibe is the full name of Gabby. The lady was born on May 6, 1983, in Brooklyn, New York, to gospel singer Alice Tan Ridley and cab driver Ibnou Sidibe. 

Gabby appeared in the fifth season of the television talent competition program America’s Got Talent. She endured persecution from her parents at home in addition to bullying at school for her weight.

The lady is Christian by faith and is a firm believer of Christianity. However, her grandfather was a pastor of a renowned church. She is identified as an American and belongs to the Black African ethnicity. Moreover, her zodiac sign is Taurus. 

However, Gabby struggled as a child with “Dyslexia” and “attention deficit disorder” (ADHD).

Her Educational Highlights 

Sidibe grew raised with her aunt, feminism pioneer Dorothy Pitman Hughes. She attended Mercy College and City College of New York but did not complete either program. 

She has an associate degree from the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Gabby was a receptionist at The Fresh Air Fund’s office before deciding to become an actress. 

Gabby Sidibe’s Physical Appearance

Gabby Sidibe, an American actress, has a dark brown skin tone with black hair color. However, as per celeb heights, the lady is 5 feet and 4 inches or 165 cm tall in height. Her body weight is around 122 kg or 269 lbs. Gabby’s body measurements are 44-46-46. Breast size 44, waist size 46, and hip size 46. Moreover, her shoe size is 8. 

Her Family Portrait

Gabourey Sidibe, her mother, and her brother relocated to Harlem to live with her aunt Dorothy Pitman Hughes following her parents’ divorce. One of Gabourey Sidibe’s main influences throughout her formative years was Hughes, a well-known advocate for feminism and civil rights.

Information regarding her grandparents, ancestors, relatives, and friends is not updated on authentic sources yet. It seems like she’s a little bit secretive about her family members.