Gabourey Sidibe Teams Up With Eddie Murphy in 'Tower Heist': Who's the Most Talented Plus-Sized Star?
SLIDESHOW: Most Talented Plus-Sized Star?
Gabourey Sidibe
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Gabourey Sidibe
Two years after she made her acting debut in (and scored an Academy Award nomination for) "Precious," Sidibe will next be seen in "Tower Heist," which also happens to star Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller.
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Adele
Adele says she doesn't have time to worry about her looks, enjoys "fine food and nice wine" and doesn't like going to the gym. Now we're even more convinced that she's the new Queen of Soul!
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Queen Latifah
She's a rapper, a singer, a model and an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actress. What can't Latifah do?
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America Ferrera
"Ugly Betty" is actually very pretty -- and she has an Emmy and a Golden Globe under her belt.
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Christina Hendricks
The "Mad Men" actress drives men mad with her sexy curves -- and she received two Emmy nominations for the show, too.
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James Gandolfini
"Sopranos" fans know Gandolfini for the legendary role that scored him three Emmy Awards. Somehow, his weight made the character even more believable.
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Kevin James
From "The King of Queens" to "Hitch," James usually plays the lovable guy next door ... who happens to be a few pounds overweight.
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John Goodman
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winner isn't as plus-sized as he used to be. In 2010, he told David Letterman that he's been working hard to lose weight.
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Mo’Nique
Mo'Nique was largely known as a comedienne until she won the Oscar for "Precious" in 2010.
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143 votes
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264 votes
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601 votes
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60 votes
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124 votes
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158 votes
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231 votes
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The baby-faced 28-year-old actress -- who currently stars in Showtime's "The Big C" -- will next be seen in the big-screen flick "Tower Heist," which also happens to star Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Matthew Broderick, Alan Alda and Casey Affleck.
That's one heck of an A-list cast.
In the movie, which hits theaters this November, Sidibe plays a maid. The plot revolves around victims of a Ponzi scheme run by Alda's character.
While playing an obese girl put Sidibe on the map, we're hoping this next role focuses less on her weight and more on her talent (did you catch her on "SNL"? She's hilarious!). And she actually seems to have slimmed down a bit since "Precious."
From Sidibe to Adele to Queen Latifah, click through our slideshow and let us know: Who is the most talented plus-sized star?
Top Opinion
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♥SocialOutcastshavemorefun♥ 2011/08/16 18:25:05
But she does not look like it...at all.
But here are some other plus sized models:
Again, I'm not saying that everyone who is plus sized is chubby, but they aren't thin and typically aren't what I'd call fit. Stop trying to make my sentences politically correct. Sorry if I offended you personally, but this conversation doesn't need any further assertions on your part.
Bookworm
My hubby hates Rap music, I guess I'm the only white women in my hood that rolls that way, LOL
My kids would most likely laugh at me if they read this but I remember the sugar hill gang and when rap was in it's baby stage and I like it way back then but because of where I lived at, I had to listen to in when nobody was around. My parents hated it from the start, LOL Oh well one can not helps what we like and don't like, right?
Have a great day, old one, LOL
"Who's the most talented plus-sized star!< WTF!!!
However, she can make men sleepy with her kisses, so I consider that pretty talented.
Love you forever
America Ferrera isn't plus size geez
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And Kevin James as a close second ;)
Mo'Nique is the best out of this list and you forgot someone:Oprah =)