Claim: Gabourey Sidibe is an American actress.
Evidence: Gabourey Sidibe -LRB- -LSB- ˈɡæbəˌreɪ_ˈsɪdɪˌbeɪ -RSB- ; born May 6 , 1983 -RRB- is an American actress who made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious , a role that brought her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.