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‘Empire’ Star Gabby Sidibe Wiki, Bio, Age, Height, Engaged, Net Worth

Gabby Sidibe is an actress who earned a Golden Globe nomination on her debut performance in the 2009 movie, Precious. Since then, she has appeared in many movies from Tower Heist and Grimsby. However, she has made a notable presence in TV shows playing roles in American Horror Story and Empire.

Regardless, the actress shared her happiness, announcing the news of her engagement to her longtime boyfriend. Learn more on Gabby Sidibe and get to know more on her, including her engagement, net worth, and much more.

Celeb Facts

Birth NameGabourey Sidibe
BirthdayMay 6, 1983
Age37
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, NY
Zodiac SignTaurus
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican-American
Height5 feet 4 inches
ProfessionActress
ParentsIbnou Sidibe, Alice Tan Ridley
Dating/BoyfriendBrandon Frankel (Engaged)
Married/HusbandBrandon Frankel (Fiance)
SiblingsAhmed Sidibe (Brother)
Net Worth$6 million

Who is Gabby Sidibe Engaged to?

Gabby Sidibe is officially off the market as the actress announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Brandon Frankel. While not much is known on the duo, Gabby and her fiancé had been together for over a year. Likewise, Gabby shocked her fans on 25th November 2020, on Instagram.

She confirmed the news of her engagement with a video showing off her gorgeous ring with her soon-to-be husband. She wrote the most adorable caption mentioning him as the sweetest human to exist.

She ended her words by writing,

However, the newly engaged duo has not shared anything on when they will be tying the knot.

What is Gabby Sidibe’s Net Worth?

Gabby Sidibe was a receptionist at The Fresh Air Fund’s before she pursued a career in acting. One of her earliest role came as the main character, Claireece “Precious” Jones in the movie Precious. She earned huge success form her first role and earned nominations for dozens of awards including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Screen Actors Guild and a Golden Globe. Following her debut success, the actress appeared in other movies such as Yelling to the Sky, Tower Heist, and Seven Psychopaths. Likewise, she also landed a role in “The Big C”, and appeared in 40 episodes over four seasons.

Her other notable role came in the FX series “American Horror Story: Coven”, in which she played a witch named Queenie. Besides, the actor also starred on the series, Difficult People, from 2015 to 2016. The actress also reprised her role of Queenie for American Horror Story: Hotel and American Horror Story: Apocalypse. The actress also earned huge attention for her role as Becky Williams in Empire. Nonetheless, her recent appearance includes movies such as Grimsby, Come As You Are, and Antebellum. As of 2020, Gabby Sidibe’s holds a net worth of $6 million.

Gabby Sidibe Wiki-Bio

Gabby Sidibe was born in 1983 in Brooklyn, New York City. She celebrates her birthday on May 6, which makes her age 37. She was born to her mother, Tan Ridley, and father, Ibnou Sidibe. Her mother is a singer who appeared on the fifth season of America’s Got Talent while her father is a cab driver. The actress lived with her aunt and holds an associate degree from Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Gabby holds an American nationality and comes from African-American ethnicity. She has a height of 5 feet and 4 inches. The actress suffered from type 2 diabetes and had to undergo laparoscopic bariatric surgery in an effort to manage her weight.