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Gabourey Sidibe on being a phone sex talker

Gabourey Sidibe is an award-winning actress who shot to fame when she took the title role of Precious in 2009. Since then she's starred in the TV series Empire and American Horror Story. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Harlem, Gabourey's new memoir tells the remarkable story of her journey to Hollywood. Gabourey joins Jane to discuss her career, race, body image and beauty standards in the industry.

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