Nov 09, 2009 1

Listen Up: Get Inspired by the Discovery Story of Precious Star Gabby Sidibe…Are you Next?

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preciousYou need to hear this story: You may have heard of the new feature film Precious now out in theaters. While the cast of Precious features big-time stars Mo’Nique and Mariah Carey, the shining star is new actress Gabby Sidibe.  CBS Evening News Anchor Katie Couric reports twenty-six year-old Gabourey Sidibe is not your typical girl to get cast in a feature film. But then again, not many plus-sized, African-American girls are. Sidibe says “It’s empowering. It’s like as much confidence as I have, there’s still that little fat girl that lives inside of me,” said Sidibe. “Because everyone told me that I wouldn’t make anything of myself until I lost 100 pounds.”

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Aug 17, 2009 1

Did You Know? Celebrities Have Mentors Too!

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Oprah and Dr. PhilFrom fitness mentors to career gurus, celebrities have guides who’ve helped them to get discovered and stay on the path to stardom. Mentors help inspire us, motivate us, and keep us supported and confident.

Bottom line: it’s important in this industry to have someone who believes in you. Click here to start talking to our casting mentor Courtney! Get career advice and support from a pro today!

If you could choose any celebrity as your mentor who would it be? Leave a comment on this blog & tell us who & why! There are tons of them out there…Mariah Carey (she even has a summer camp for kids!), Oprah (of course), Usher…the list goes on!

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By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor