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Gabourey Sidibe

Actress, Director, & Author Known for "Empire" & "Precious"

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Gabourey Sidibe Biography

Gabourey Sidibe is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious, a role that earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, in addition to nominations for the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other film roles include Tower Heist (2011), White Bird in a Blizzard (2014), Grimsby (2016), and Antebellum (2020).

From 2010 to 2013, she was a main cast member of the Showtime series "The Big C." Sidibe also co-starred in the television series "American Horror Story: Coven" as Queenie and "American Horror Story: Freak Show" as Regina Ross, and later reprised her role as Queenie in "American Horror Story: Hotel" and "American Horror Story: Apocalypse." From 2015 to 2020, she starred in the Fox musical drama series "Empire" as Becky Williams.

Sidibe's memoir, "This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare" was published in 2017, where she shares a one-of-a-kind life story in a voice as fresh and challenging as many of the unique characters she’s played onscreen. She's also a mental health advocate and has talked about being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which led to laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

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  • How do I book Gabourey Sidibe to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gabourey Sidibe for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gabourey Sidibe, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gabourey Sidibe or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Gabourey Sidibe

    Speaking fees for Gabourey Sidibe, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gabourey Sidibe are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gabourey Sidibe, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gabourey Sidibe speak about?

    Gabourey Sidibe is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black History, Television Personalities, University Speakers.
  • Where does Gabourey Sidibe travel from?

    Gabourey Sidibe generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Gabourey Sidibe’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Gabourey Sidibe for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gabourey Sidibe for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gabourey Sidibe or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Actress, Director, & Author Known for "Empire" & "Precious"

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Gabourey Sidibe Biography

Gabourey Sidibe is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious, a role that earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, in addition to nominations for the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other film roles include Tower Heist (2011), White Bird in a Blizzard (2014), Grimsby (2016), and Antebellum (2020).

From 2010 to 2013, she was a main cast member of the Showtime series "The Big C." Sidibe also co-starred in the television series "American Horror Story: Coven" as Queenie and "American Horror Story: Freak Show" as Regina Ross, and later reprised her role as Queenie in "American Horror Story: Hotel" and "American Horror Story: Apocalypse." From 2015 to 2020, she starred in the Fox musical drama series "Empire" as Becky Williams.

Sidibe's memoir, "This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare" was published in 2017, where she shares a one-of-a-kind life story in a voice as fresh and challenging as many of the unique characters she’s played onscreen. She's also a mental health advocate and has talked about being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which led to laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Gabourey Sidibe Videos

  • Gabourey Sidibe | 2018 MAKERS Conference
    Gabourey Sidibe talks about her confidence and the feminist who helped inspire her to be unbreakable.
  • Gabourey Sidibe on Her Weight-Loss Surgery
    'Empire' star Gabourey Sidibe is brutally candid in her new book, 'This Is Just My Face, Try Not to Stare.'

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  • How do I book Gabourey Sidibe to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gabourey Sidibe for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gabourey Sidibe, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gabourey Sidibe or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Gabourey Sidibe

    Speaking fees for Gabourey Sidibe, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gabourey Sidibe are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gabourey Sidibe, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gabourey Sidibe speak about?

    Gabourey Sidibe is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black History, Television Personalities, University Speakers.
  • Where does Gabourey Sidibe travel from?

    Gabourey Sidibe generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Gabourey Sidibe’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Gabourey Sidibe for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gabourey Sidibe for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gabourey Sidibe or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Gabourey Sidibe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Gabourey Sidibe for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Gabourey Sidibe generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Jenifer Lewis, Keke Palmer and Viola Davis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gabourey Sidibe for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Gabourey Sidibe Speaker Videos

  • Gabourey Sidibe | 2018 MAKERS Conference
    Gabourey Sidibe talks about her confidence and the feminist who helped inspire her to be unbreakable.
    Gabourey Sidibe on Her Weight-Loss Surgery
    'Empire' star Gabourey Sidibe is brutally candid in her new book, 'This Is Just My Face, Try Not to Stare.'

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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