Here at PopEater, we were thrilled to talk with Thomas Keller, America's top chef and the man behind the country's best restaurant, The French Laundry in Yountville, Calif., about his pop culture obsessions both in and out of the kitchen. We always want to know what makes our idols tick -- especially when they make our mouths water so much. Keller is a busy man these days, splitting his time ...

Gabourey Sidibe is, without a doubt, an actress with a peculiar talent. Not only is she gifted when it comes to adopting new personalities and displaying them on the big screen, she's also beautiful, positive and relatable to a wide audience. Though it's understandable for people to be concerned with her weight, to boycott her movies or refuse to watch them is not necessary. Personally, I think it ...

I will watch Gabourey Sidibe because she is a phenomenal actress, and because I can only begin to imagine how incredible her acting abilities will be when she is older and more experienced. On top of that, I will watch her because she is 100% real. People are putting so much emphasis on her weight that they are totally disregarding the fact that this young woman almost won an Oscar. Do I need ...

We could all feel sorry for Gabourey Sidibe, but there's really no need. She's talented, young and famous, and let's not forget why you know her name: she's an Oscar-nominated actress, in a category she shared this year with Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock. That's nothing to scoff at. She's also beautiful. Not conventionally pretty, mind you, but she possesses a personal magnetism that few ...

As you may have noticed, Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe has been one of the most talked-about women of the winter season. Sure, she was great in the big indie earner 'Precious,' but people seem to be more interested in what she's going to be doing in the near future than what she's already accomplished. Why the curious need to look into the fortune teller's crystal ball? Well, ...

It's no secret that Gabourey Sidibe gave a heart-wrenching performance of a lifetime in 'Precious.' It's also no secret that her weight could limit the number of roles she's offered in the future. This raises an important question: Do we champion Sidibe's acting career despite the fact that she's a plus-sized woman, because of that fact or regardless of it? That Hollywood adores stick thin ...

Today, I'll watch Gabourey Sidibe. Ten years ago, I wouldn't have. Five years ago, I wouldn't have. But now, I will. This plus-sized actress and others, like Brooke Elliot and Queen Latifah, have transformed my outlook. I have always had an extreme fear of fat, going so far as to starve myself and recklessly abuse my body. My dreams were often shelved until I was thin enough. I'd say to myself, ...