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Posted by beautywickedlover 2012-04-26 20:22:39
Oscar nominated actress, Gabourey Sidibe always wanted to meet Joan Cusack, but when it happened she received some advice that she did not like. Cusack told her she should quit show business because "it's so image-conscious." What do you all think of that advice. I glad that she did not listen to Cusack because Sidibe is very talented.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by EricMontreal22 2012-04-26 20:30:01
I'd like to know the full context--I mean exactly what was said. Was she saying that it's hard work and is image conscious? Or did she flat out say "You should quit because with your image you'll hardly find work"? or? Love Joan, but I know she has said in interviews she had a really hard time early on in her career because of repeatedly being told she wasn't pretty enough for any major roles.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by dramamama611 2012-04-26 20:49:30
My thoughts exactly Eric!
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by Bettyboy72 2012-04-26 22:04:35
To be perfectly honest, Ms.Sidibe has a lot to learn about tact. I'd like to hear Joan's response to this. I'm sure there is another angle.
Sidibe has been written about in many forums in regards to her rude behavior towards other actors and fans.
On that very show she referred to a few actors as unattractive as well.
I think she will have a short shelf life. I don't appreciate her annoying candor and her flippancy.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by JoeKv99 2012-04-26 22:18:43
I like Joan Cusack. Of course, if I was going to be on a plane going down in the Andes with one of them I'd pick Gaby.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by FindingNamo 2012-04-27 01:04:41
Maybe I'm just tired but that strikes me as wildly unfunny.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-04-27 01:21:24
Speaking of actresses who don't work much, I miss Shelley Long.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by Phyllis Rogers Stone 2012-04-27 01:39:39
What I wouldn't give to see her return to the screen, so that I might say, "Hello Again!"
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-04-27 02:10:22
SHUT UP!!!!!
I'm watching that right now!!!!!!!!
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by JerseyGirl2 2012-04-27 08:39:49
Yeah, I would need to know the context. I can't believe Joan would tell her that in a flippant way. She obviously has a look that's difficult to sell.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by taboo123 2012-04-27 09:05:57
joe,
If you were on a plane with Gaby,.. wouldn't it go down anyway?
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by Mister Matt 2012-04-27 09:47:27
God knows what the actual conversation was. Sounds like Gaby was fishing for something to talk about.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by Tom1071 2012-04-27 11:03:16
From the way she describes it, one can assume that exchange probably happened very early at an industry party before Precious was released and anyone knew who Gabourey Sidibe was or going to be. After Precious was released everyone knew who she was. She was everywhere. Joan Cusack would have known who she was and wouldn't have had to ask her if she was an actress.
Joan Cusack probably thought she was being helpful and telling a young girl that she probably assumed was never going to work in Hollywood based on her looks alone. How could she know she was talking to a future Oscar nominee?
It doesn't sound as though Gabourey Sidibe holds it against her. She was just answering Andy Cohen's lame ass question.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by Gothampc 2012-04-27 11:47:55
In that picture, Joan looks like she's got a bit of a muffin top.
I too would be interested in knowing the context of the conversation. And I'm sure that G.S. is aware of the struggles that actresses like Kathy Bates and Camryn Manheim have had in the business.
Joan Cusack told Gabourey Sidibe to quit acting.
Posted by Auggie27 2012-04-27 11:58:46
This grimly irrelevant bit of news makes me miss the old Idina-Kristin debate days at this board.
