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The Los Angeles Premiere of Precious went down this past weekend, and the stars came out to support this project. Sapphire was there to promote the movie. [Earlier I erroneously said that Precious was Sapphire. Sorry, and thanks to Marva who brought it to my attention.] Sapphire is the author of the book, and she was a literacy teacher to the real Precious. So Sapphire is not ‘Precious’ she was the teacher of the real life Precious, and the movie and book is based on her student’s life who’s name was Claireece “Precious” Jones. That’s why I need to read the book this week, so I will know what I’m watching. I heard the book is really disturbing and that the movie does not reflect half the abuse Precious suffered from both her mother and father. (Sapphire and the actress who plays Precious is pictured below):
[The Author of the Novel 'Push' - Sapphire]
Gabourey Sidibe Plays ‘Precious’]
I have to show you this picture of Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon. This beautiful woman had twins, and showed up on the red carpet looking flawless. She’s just like Halle Berry; she just looks more and more beautiful with age. (there is a close-up in the gallery below)
Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey hit the red carpet as well, proving to everyone that they’re a real couple and in love. Mariah Carey also has a role in the movie, and I heard her acting skills has improved greatly since Glitter.
Paula Patton and her husband Robin Thicke hit the red carpet. I can’t tell if she has a baby bump or not. I can’t wait to see her in her full pregnancy glow. I also can’t wait to see first pictures of the baby when he/she is born. Paula Patton also stars in the film. Tyler Perry and Oprah walked the red carpet arm in arm as executive producers to the project, and Monique hit the red carpet with her husband.
There are so many more pictures and you can check them all out below. See photos of Will Smith, Mary J Blige, Sherri Sheppard, Monique, Sidney Poities, Oprah, and Kenya Moore…
[Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos]
Marvalus
Comment made on 11/02/2009 @ 10:33 AM
Very nice…
You said that Sapphire “looked nothing like the leading character, Precious.” She shouldn’t…the book is not autobiographical…
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MrsGrapevine
Comment made on 11/02/2009 @ 10:44 AM
@ Marva:
I’m glad you said that, I thought it was a memoir and not fiction. It says based on a true story, so I’m wasn’t sure how much of it was close to reality and how much is just pure fiction.
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MrsGrapevine
Comment made on 11/02/2009 @ 6:53 PM
@ Marva:
I updated the post now that I have my facts straight. Thanks…
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