Gabourey Sidibe Turned Down Oprah As Oscar Date
Gabourey Sidibe has an admirer in Oprah Winfrey. Gabourey plans to take her mom as her date to the Oscars on Sunday night, but if her mom is unable to attend, Oprah would love to walk the red carpet with her.
Gabourey told People:
“Oprah called me and was like, ‘Hey girl, do you want to ride together?’
But, Gabourey turned her down:
“I was like, ‘I got it Oprah, calm down. I don’t want to show up with you. People will think we’re too cool.”
Even though she turned down the offer, she says Oprah is the one person who leaves her in awe.
“She’s the only person that I’m continually star-struck by,” admits Sidibe. “When I meet people I get used to them very quickly because everyone seems like a friend because I watch them on TV. But Oprah is the only one I can’t get used to.”
I wonder if Oprah just wanted to make sure Gabourey wasn’t nervous on the red carpet? This girl seems full of confidence. Are you anxious to watch the Academy Awards on Sunday???
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