In this clip, writer and critic Stanley Crouch notes the wide separation, even appearance-wise, that exists between actress Gabourey Sidibe and the character of Precious.
He’s not the first to mention this: A lot of the praise for Sidibe’s acting ability has been framed around how much more confident, vivacious, funny, and positive she is than her character, and what a serious transformation she achieved in playing the role. Do you see any of Precious in Gabby, or vice versa? Tell us what you think in the comments!