Oscar winner Mo'Nique said the color was a tribute to Hattie McDaniel, the first black woman to win an Oscar for her supporting role in Gone With the Wind. Mo'Nique explained, "The reason...I have on this royal blue dress is because it's the color...Hattie McDaniel wore in 1940 when she accepted her Oscar. The reason...I have this gardenia in my hair (is) it is the flower that Hattie McDaniel wore when she accepted her Oscar. So, for you, Ms. Hattie McDaniel, I feel you all over me, and it's about time that the world feels you all over them."
Oprah, who seemed to pick her blue dress by chance, said, "That was just some sort of divine synchronicity, I guess from Hattie McDaniel...All the black women in blue, I don't know what happened."
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By: Mary Stephens on 3/19/2010 11:22AM
I recognize that some patterns happen in real life, however, I find it hard to believe that the story Precious really happens in black families as protrayed in this movie, Precious, There are a lot of things that Black people do, but this is not one of them. I was insulted as I watched this movie with a couple of ladies. I am not an innocent person as to the negative things that happen, however, I find that there are things that black women take and there are things that we do not take. We do not take kindly to the kind of life that is protrayed in this movie. It was truly insulting to me. It was truly ghetto at best. If there is or was a lesson in this movie, I truly missed it.
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By: Rev. Christine Glover on 4/25/2010 4:40PM
Dear Mary:
It is sad but true that this type of thing does happen in Black families. I am personally aware of it happening to several people I know who are very close to me.
In addition both Oprah and Monique have been personally abused as children.
While I was offended by the vulgarity of the language, I know that that takes place as well.
It was very realistic and I am sure difficult for people to watch and to own up to. There are probably many many young girls and boys who have suffered such abuse but are afraid to come forth and tell anyone about it. As a result, they are having a lot of psychological issues that know one is aware of and cannot help them through.
I hope that the film will awaken a boldness in those who have been abused so that they can deal with their past and move on in a healthier psychological environment.
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By: Charlene on 3/10/2010 1:01PM
Ok. The movie is over and it was wonderful and enlightening. Now it's time for Gabourey Sidibe to focus on her health and lose some dern weight.
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By: stare k on 3/14/2010 10:36PM
Do u all realize what you all are doing to her mind?Talking about her weight . < Give her a year u might be surprise
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By: Happy Feet on 3/14/2010 9:04PM
Leave Gabourey alone.
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