GABOUREY SIDIBE

If an actress gets an award right after debuting in Hollywood, that means she is good. That is what happened with Gabourey Sidibe, who, after being seen on Precious in 2009, received the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. She was on a roll, and so she also appeared in other films after this, including Grimsby, Tower Heist, and Antebellum. Sidibe holds an associate degree from a community college.

Even while still studying, she already has issues with her weight. At one time, she weighed 300 pounds and had metabolic issues. The health scare made her realize the importance of losing weight. The singer-actress then decided to stick to a very strict diet that could also help lessen the effects of her metabolic condition. She lost 150 pounds while also dealing with anxiety and stress. She considers her weight-loss journey a success.