Oscar Contender: Big & Beautiful. But healthy?

That's what some people in Tinsel Town and North Texas are saying about Gabourey Sidibe.

The 26-year old, untrained actress was nominated for an Academy Award in her first movie, "Precious".

At 300 pounds, she is far from being considered a traditional beauty, but she's being called beautiful and a role model, nonetheless.

See what she, a Dallas MD and others say about her confidence and health.

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