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Question: What do you get when you put Lee Daniels, Monique, Gabourey Sidibe, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Sherri Shepherd, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry in a project together?

Answer: Gold.

The Lee Daniels directed film “Precious: Based On The Novel By Sapphire” was nominated for three Golden Globe awards on Tuesday.

The film itself was nominated for Best Picture, while leading star Gabourey Sidibe, who plays the role of Precious, was nominated for best actress, and Monique was nominated for best supporting actress, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Tuesday.

The film features acting performances by several big names, including Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and Sherri Shepherd. After the film was made, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry joined on as producers.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/BigAnt_28/ BigAnt_28

    It’s good to know that this film is getting noominated for the Golden Globe awards, but if Mo’Nique doesn’t win an Oscar, we gon riot! LOL!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Hellokitty111/ Hellokitty111

    I hope it wins something because Mo’Nique did a great job along with the girl playing Precious. I am curious to see what else is nominated too.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dutchesof3/ dutchesof3

    MoNique did her thing. im still scard of her. lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Jahz_Lynx1/ Jahz_Lynx1

    MoNique was sooo convincing, I’m not so sure that isn’t her true personality. Didn’t seem like she needed any acting classes to play that role.

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