Did Precious lose a lot of weight?

Gabourey Sidibe of the award-winning movie, Precious (2009) has dropped 150 pounds! And we cannot wait to spill Gabourey Sidibe’s weight loss secrets. She weighed 300 pounds and had type 2 diabetes. Her weight loss is more than just a physical transformation.

How did Precious lose so much weight?

Gabourey Sidibe got weight loss surgery Once Gabourey Sidibe found out she had type 2 diabetes, she knew she wanted to make a change. Losing weight with only diet and exercise can take a long time, and Sidibe felt that it was better to get the jump on the disease. Along with the help of her doctor, Dr.

Has Gabourey Sidibe lost weight?

Sidibe managed to lose a whopping 150 pounds and is known for sticking to rigid rules concerning her diet. This has helped her lessen the adverse effects of diabetes and overcome other health concerns like stress, anxiety, and bulimia.

How much did Gabourey Sidibe get paid for Precious?

Gabourey says in her book she earned about $30,000 from Precious and it went fast. By the time Oscar season came around, she was walking alongside the world’s most famous actors actors on red carpets. GS: With zero money in the bank. Yeah.