Gabourey Sidibe

Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe joins the One54 Africa Podcast for an honest and reflective conversation about identity, heritage, and life beyond Precious . Gabourey opens up about how Precious shaped the way the world sees her, while sharing what it was like growing up Senegalese American in Brooklyn and carrying a name deeply rooted in West African culture. She reflects on reconnecting with her ancestry through travel to Senegal and Ghana, including powerful experiences at Goree Island and Cape Coast Castle, and what it meant to stand at the Door of No Return. The episode dives into family history, immigration, African traditions, polygamy, and the complicated legacy of slavery — alongside lighter moments around food, culture, and the jollof rice debate. Gabourey also discusses her father’s journey, generational silence, and the pride and distance that can exist within immigrant families. This episode of One54 is a thoughtful exploration of life after Precious , the weight of ancestry, and the journey toward understanding where you truly come from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin sits down with Actress and Author Gabourey Sidibe! They talk about Gabourey's unlikely path to getting her iconic role in Precious. Which includes a stint as a Phone Sex Operator. They also discuss fighting imposter syndrome after achieving massive success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaac Mizrahi sits down with Gabourey Sidibe to talk about her days as a phone sex operator, her childhood dream of being a therapist and more. Follow Hello Isaac @helloisaacpodcast on Instagram and TikTok, Isaac @imisaacmizrahi on Instagram and TikTok and Gabby on Instagram @gabby3shabby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Who? Weekly — is Elizabeth Olsen lying (and even more importantly: Is she a Them?) Paolo Nutini returns! (Where'd he go?) Kelly Osbourne's expecting! Blac Chyna's celebrity boxing (and getting baptized)! The Culpos are getting a reality show? DeuxMoi's apologizing... to Jesse Metcalfe? OK! Plus, the Chrisleys are in court for bank fraud and tax evasion, Steve Aoki's selling Natty Light flavored vodka (ew), Beth Behrs' selling Schick, Jason Momoa might be dating Eiza Gonzalez(!!!) and Gabourey Sidibe got a Brides.com exclusive despite having no real plan (yet) for her wedding. Shout out to THAT! Call 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns, and we may play your call on a future episode. Support us and get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/WhoWeekly . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re introducing you to a podcast that was written by playwright and film & television writer Pia Wilson, If I Go Missing the Witches Did It.Listen to If I Go Missing the Witches Did It wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm Starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe: when a Black writer goes missing, a white podcast host with a savior complex takes up the cause of finding her—and collides with a coven of influencers she suspects are responsible. After a summer in Westchester soaking up how the other half lives, Jenna Clayton has vanished without a trace. The only clue: a set of voice memos detailing an investigation into a group of influencers she suspected were using magic to achieve their means. Elise Edgerton is outraged that no one has found Jenna yet, and decides to take up the cause. But despite believing she is using her platform for good, Elise’s mission threatens to turn her into an even worse villain than a witch: a white savior. If I Go Missing the Witches Did It is a Realm production. Listen away.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re introducing you to a podcast that was written by playwright and film & television writer Pia Wilson, If I Go Missing the Witches Did It.Listen to If I Go Missing the Witches Did It wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm Starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe: when a Black writer goes missing, a white podcast host with a savior complex takes up the cause of finding her—and collides with a coven of influencers she suspects are responsible. After a summer in Westchester soaking up how the other half lives, Jenna Clayton has vanished without a trace. The only clue: a set of voice memos detailing an investigation into a group of influencers she suspected were using magic to achieve their means. Elise Edgerton is outraged that no one has found Jenna yet, and decides to take up the cause. But despite believing she is using her platform for good, Elise’s mission threatens to turn her into an even worse villain than a witch: a white savior. If I Go Missing the Witches Did It is a Realm production. Listen away.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re introducing you to a podcast that was written by playwright and film & television writer Pia Wilson, If I Go Missing the Witches Did It.Listen to If I Go Missing the Witches Did It wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm Starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe: when a Black writer goes missing, a white podcast host with a savior complex takes up the cause of finding her—and collides with a coven of influencers she suspects are responsible. After a summer in Westchester soaking up how the other half lives, Jenna Clayton has vanished without a trace. The only clue: a set of voice memos detailing an investigation into a group of influencers she suspected were using magic to achieve their means. Elise Edgerton is outraged that no one has found Jenna yet, and decides to take up the cause. But despite believing she is using her platform for good, Elise’s mission threatens to turn her into an even worse villain than a witch: a white savior. If I Go Missing the Witches Did It is a Realm production. Listen away.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re introducing you to a podcast that was written by playwright and film & television writer Pia Wilson, If I Go Missing the Witches Did It.Listen to If I Go Missing the Witches Did It wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm Starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe: when a Black writer goes missing, a white podcast host with a savior complex takes up the cause of finding her—and collides with a coven of influencers she suspects are responsible. After a summer in Westchester soaking up how the other half lives, Jenna Clayton has vanished without a trace. The only clue: a set of voice memos detailing an investigation into a group of influencers she suspected were using magic to achieve their means. Elise Edgerton is outraged that no one has found Jenna yet, and decides to take up the cause. But despite believing she is using her platform for good, Elise’s mission threatens to turn her into an even worse villain than a witch: a white savior. If I Go Missing the Witches Did It is a Realm production. Listen away.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re introducing you to a podcast that was written by playwright and film & television writer Pia Wilson, If I Go Missing the Witches Did It.Listen to If I Go Missing the Witches Did It wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm Starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe: when a Black writer goes missing, a white podcast host with a savior complex takes up the cause of finding her—and collides with a coven of influencers she suspects are responsible. After a summer in Westchester soaking up how the other half lives, Jenna Clayton has vanished without a trace. The only clue: a set of voice memos detailing an investigation into a group of influencers she suspected were using magic to achieve their means. Elise Edgerton is outraged that no one has found Jenna yet, and decides to take up the cause. But despite believing she is using her platform for good, Elise’s mission threatens to turn her into an even worse villain than a witch: a white savior. If I Go Missing the Witches Did It is a Realm production. Listen away.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of In Her Shoes, the Cut editor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples Wagner sat down with actor Gabourey Sidibe, know for her Oscar-nominated acting debut in 2009's Precious. Since Precious, Gabourey has continued to make a career for herself in movies and television: American Horror Story, Empire, Antebellum… and now, she’s entering the world of scripted podcasting with her new show: If I Go Missing, The Witches Did It. We spoke about Gabourey’s new gig, life after her Oscar nom, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asta speaks to Actor and one of the stars of Asta’s movie Come As You Are - Gabourey Sidibe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we would like to introduce you to If I Go Missing the Witches Did It, a new show from Realm, the studio that brought you Silverwood. Subscribe to If I Go Missing the Witches Did It wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm Starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe: when a Black writer goes missing, a white podcast host with a savior complex takes up the cause of finding her—and collides with a coven of influencers she suspects are responsible. After a summer in Westchester soaking up how the other half lives, Jenna Clayton has vanished without a trace. The only clue: a set of voice memos detailing an investigation into a group of influencers she suspected were using magic to achieve their means. Elise Edgerton is outraged that no one has found Jenna yet, and decides to take up the cause. But despite believing she is using her platform for good, Elise’s mission threatens to turn her into an even worse villain than a witch: a white savior. If I Go Missing the Witches Did It is a Realm production. Listen away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices