In the series American Horror Story : Coven , Emma Roberts plays the role of Madison Montgomery and Gabourey Sidibe plays the role of Queenie .
Upon arrival , she meets Madison Montgomery ( Emma Roberts ) , a telekinetic and a recovering drug abuser who was once a child film star ; Queenie ( Gabourey Sidibe ) , a descendant of Tituba with the power to inflict wounds on others by harming herself , without feeling any pain ; and Nan ( Jamie Brewer ) , an enigmatic clairvoyant who can hear the thoughts of others .