Gabourey Sidibe Biography: Children, Age, Net Worth, Movies, Ethnicity, Husband

Gabourey Sidibe is a talented American actress recognised for her powerful and transformative performances in film and television.

She earned widespread acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for her debut role as Precious Jones in the 2009 film Precious.

She has since built a respected career with notable roles in Empire, American Horror Story, and other projects, while also venturing into directing and advocacy for body positivity and mental health.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Gabourey Sidibe
• Stage Name: Gabourey Sidibe
• Born: May 6, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
• Parents: Alice Tan Ridley (mother) and Ibnou Sidibe (father)
• Siblings: Ahmed Sidibe (brother)
• Spouse: Brandon Frankel
• Children: Two (twins: son Cooper and daughter Maya)
• Relationship: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Gabourey Sidibe is a talented actress. She was born on May 6, 1983, in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, to Alice Tan Ridley, an R&B and gospel singer, and Ibnou Sidibe, a Senegalese cab driver.

Her parents divorced when she was young, and she was raised in Harlem by her mother, with support from her aunt, feminist activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes.

She attended Borough of Manhattan Community College, earning an associate degree, and later studied at City College of New York and Mercy College without completing a bachelor’s.

Her ethnicity is African-American with Senegalese heritage. Her religion is not publicly detailed.

Career

Gabourey Sidibe made her breakthrough with her Oscar-nominated performance in Precious (2009), directed by Lee Daniels. She went on to star as Becky Williams in Empire (2015–2020) on Fox and appeared in American Horror Story seasons.

She has featured in films like Tower Heist and Yelling to the Sky, and provided voice work in animated projects.

More recently, she has directed episodes, including in Lifetime’s Be Happy, and continues to advocate for representation and self-acceptance in Hollywood.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gabourey

Personal Life

Gabourey Sidibe, is a talented actress. She married talent manager Brandon Frankel in March 2021 after meeting on a dating app.

They welcomed twins, son Cooper and daughter Maya, in April 2024. She has been open about her journey with weight loss, mental health, and embracing motherhood.

She maintains a supportive family life while sharing positive moments and insights online.

Discography/Filmography

• Precious (2009)
• Tower Heist (2011)
• Empire (2015–2020)
• American Horror Story (various seasons)
• Yelling to the Sky
• Be Happy (2026, directorial debut)
• Other film and television works

Net Worth

Gabourey Sidibe is a talented actress. Her net worth is $6 million. Her income comes mainly from acting roles in major films and series, producing, directing, and endorsements.