Gabourey Sidibe Reacts to Kathy Hilton's Lizzo Mix-Up

Gabourey Sidibe has broken her silence regarding Kathy Hilton's widely discussed confusion between singer Lizzo and Sidibe herself. The incident occurred on a 2022 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, during the game segment 'Will Kathy Know Them?'.

When shown a photo of Lizzo, Hilton incorrectly identified her as Sidibe and inquired if the singer was 'Precious,' referencing Sidibe's acclaimed role. Sidibe, speaking on the One54 podcast on Wednesday, found the moment peculiar, especially given she had previously met Hilton and even had a business meeting at Hilton's home.

Sidibe expressed that while she has never met Lizzo, the repeated confusion with other Black women, particularly when it involves assumptions tied to their appearance, feels "weird and tinged with racism." She also found it strange that Hilton referred to her by her character's name, suggesting a lack of recognition of her actual identity.

Following the viral backlash, Hilton attributed the error to poor eyesight and the distance of the monitor. However, viewers on Twitter criticized her explanation, with some calling the reference to 'Precious' an insult and suggesting racial bias. Despite the controversy, Sidibe continues to thrive in her acting career, with upcoming appearances in American Horror Story season 13.