I couldn’t imagine anyone but Gabourey Sidibe playing the acclaimed role of “Precious” in Lee Daniels’ film, but in her new book, I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down, Jennifer Hudson states that she was offered the lead role but turned it down.
Jennifer Hudson says the opportunity came right after her role in “Dreamgirls,” when she had first lost weight and she knew she’d have to gain it all back to play the part. She also didn’t want to be type-cast.
Shestated, “I had done that with Effie, and as much as I was moved by this film, I wanted to try a role that had nothing whatsoever to do with my weight.”
Considering she’s smaller than ever I’m sure she won’t be getting calls for the big girl role any longer!
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