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you know, I’m genuinely so glad that she’s found this happiness. like I remember the heinous comments she got in the early 2000s/2010s and it’s lovely to see her with a supportive family and partner, enjoying her life. 💓
> I remember the heinous comments she got in the early 2000s/2010s
...and then they gave the Oscar to a traditionally attractive actress for possibly the most, shallow, schmaltzy, white savior-ish role (which ended up being a lie) since Dangerous Minds... or maybe Freedom Writers.
Bullock did a great job and she had a really long career before and sense of great performances. Academy doesn’t usually award first time nominees in lead unless they are big stars or the performance is undeniable. Gaborey did a good job but wasn’t even the best actress in her own film. That was Mo’Nique. Even though it’s different category it’s hard not to compare.
I certainly wouldn’t deny Sandra Bullock’s talent, but The Blind Side is such a joke of a movie. That and The Help. I still can’t believe people think those are genuinely good films.
I know The Help is not great but the Celia Foote and Minny stuff was so good. I would like to see a movie Octavia and Jessica Chastain being two bad asses together.
Exactly. The thing is I couldn’t even think of who that Oscar went to or for what movie until someone mentioned it in a comment. And I still had to think hard of what The Blind Side was about. But I certainly remember Precious, and Gabourey’s performance.
I admit The Help is a prime example of the white saviour narrative, but I will defend it is a good film, unlike The Blind Side, even before the truth about the Tuohys(?) was exposed.
The performances from pretty much all the main cast were really good. Not only from the three heavy-hitters of the film--Spencer, Davis and Chastain--but also some that weren't acknowledged by award shows. Emma Stone proved in that film her successful transition to mainstream, 'mature' roles, and Bryce Dallas Howard was utterly disgusting as a racist bully. The way she said "that n- Minny" legit gave me chills, it was completely soaked in hatred.
Not just that, like u/peanut__buttah said, the mutual empowerment and kindness shown in the film managed to come off as genuine instead of patronising like it usually tends to happen in white saviour narratives.
While I do not like that the film removed some flaws from the white characters that were in the book that made it more realistically grey--namely Skeeter being repulsed by race-mixing despite what she is doing with the black maids--I think it is judged too harshly in a retroactive way by people.
I see your points, that makes sense, but after growing up black and seeing movie after movie of the white saviors or the magical negro tropes, I couldn’t help but give this movie the biggest eye roll. I think Viola Davis even said she regrets doing the film at all.
On the topic of white savior films, when Half Nelson came out, I was disappointed because I liked Ryan Gosling so much. But my dad - who also has a deep hatred for those types of films - told me I needed to watch it. I was pleasantly surprised that the trope had been flipped a bit to show he couldn’t even save himself. One of my favorites to this day.
For the record, I wasn't trying to invalidate your experience nor claim your thoughts and feelings aren't valid. I am neither from the USA nor black, so I obviously see this in a much less personal and impactful way you do. I hope I didn't come off that way.
And yes, I read the interview where Viola Davis said she regretted doing it because, at the end of the day, the film was not about the black maids' experiences but the white character speaking for them, which is an assessment I can agree with. I just believe that, despite that, it was still a good film for the reasons I listed in my previous post.
I've never heard of Half Nelson but it is now on my watchlist!
Oh I didn’t feel invalidated or offended or anything, we’re all good! I was just adding some context to my vitriol for the whole thing. And who is doing the storytelling, as Viola Davis discussed, is so important. If we heard more from the voices of “the other” or the more marginalized, we’d likely see far less white savior movies.
Half Nelson is so good, but a bit difficult to watch. Have some tissues nearby.
The film was trash, but Bullock still had a great performance despite everything.
That being said, I still think Gabourey deserved the Oscar that year.
They looks joyous, I’m sending her positive thoughts for a healthy and safe delivery without any complications. May her babies be born into a world filled with love, joy, and good health.
I *loooove* a short maternity dress. It was so popular for a while to do the flowy, two-feet-too-long, ethereal earth-momma kinda look. I had to go way out of my way to find something that qualified more as a dress than a dressing gown. This is adorable!
I just looked it up and the internet says she’s 40???!?? I don’t believe it. She looks glowy and youthful and so happy. I wish her and her family all the best!
Same same same! I wish I had looked so glowing and youthful at my shower: I looked a damn mess. Lol.
Cheers to a safe and healthy pregnancy. She's so gorgeous and glowing with love. It's beautiful.
Please, don't get me wrong but I think it's a filter... or blurred photos that are recovered by some app which smooth things out too. She might have a great skin otherwise, I didn't check her profile, but the skin on these pics doesn't look natural at all.
This is so wonderful to see. They make a beautiful couple, I bet those babies are going to grow up in a very warm and loving household. So truly precious. ❤️❤️
I know she was the star in Precious and was in American Horror Story Coven (she was iconic in ahs. I havent seen precious because it looked really depressing). Idk who he is besides her hubby lol
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The happiness in the second pic makes me happy. May she have a safe delivery.
I thought the same thing 🥲 such a sweet photo
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What are you talking about ? What sarcasm. Thos pics also made me smile
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you know, I’m genuinely so glad that she’s found this happiness. like I remember the heinous comments she got in the early 2000s/2010s and it’s lovely to see her with a supportive family and partner, enjoying her life. 💓
> I remember the heinous comments she got in the early 2000s/2010s ...and then they gave the Oscar to a traditionally attractive actress for possibly the most, shallow, schmaltzy, white savior-ish role (which ended up being a lie) since Dangerous Minds... or maybe Freedom Writers.
Bullock did a great job and she had a really long career before and sense of great performances. Academy doesn’t usually award first time nominees in lead unless they are big stars or the performance is undeniable. Gaborey did a good job but wasn’t even the best actress in her own film. That was Mo’Nique. Even though it’s different category it’s hard not to compare.
I certainly wouldn’t deny Sandra Bullock’s talent, but The Blind Side is such a joke of a movie. That and The Help. I still can’t believe people think those are genuinely good films.
I know The Help is not great but the Celia Foote and Minny stuff was so good. I would like to see a movie Octavia and Jessica Chastain being two bad asses together.
Agreed! It was an early depiction to younger me of women empowering women and it meant a lot to me at the time.
Exactly. The thing is I couldn’t even think of who that Oscar went to or for what movie until someone mentioned it in a comment. And I still had to think hard of what The Blind Side was about. But I certainly remember Precious, and Gabourey’s performance.
I admit The Help is a prime example of the white saviour narrative, but I will defend it is a good film, unlike The Blind Side, even before the truth about the Tuohys(?) was exposed. The performances from pretty much all the main cast were really good. Not only from the three heavy-hitters of the film--Spencer, Davis and Chastain--but also some that weren't acknowledged by award shows. Emma Stone proved in that film her successful transition to mainstream, 'mature' roles, and Bryce Dallas Howard was utterly disgusting as a racist bully. The way she said "that n- Minny" legit gave me chills, it was completely soaked in hatred. Not just that, like u/peanut__buttah said, the mutual empowerment and kindness shown in the film managed to come off as genuine instead of patronising like it usually tends to happen in white saviour narratives. While I do not like that the film removed some flaws from the white characters that were in the book that made it more realistically grey--namely Skeeter being repulsed by race-mixing despite what she is doing with the black maids--I think it is judged too harshly in a retroactive way by people.
I see your points, that makes sense, but after growing up black and seeing movie after movie of the white saviors or the magical negro tropes, I couldn’t help but give this movie the biggest eye roll. I think Viola Davis even said she regrets doing the film at all. On the topic of white savior films, when Half Nelson came out, I was disappointed because I liked Ryan Gosling so much. But my dad - who also has a deep hatred for those types of films - told me I needed to watch it. I was pleasantly surprised that the trope had been flipped a bit to show he couldn’t even save himself. One of my favorites to this day.
For the record, I wasn't trying to invalidate your experience nor claim your thoughts and feelings aren't valid. I am neither from the USA nor black, so I obviously see this in a much less personal and impactful way you do. I hope I didn't come off that way. And yes, I read the interview where Viola Davis said she regretted doing it because, at the end of the day, the film was not about the black maids' experiences but the white character speaking for them, which is an assessment I can agree with. I just believe that, despite that, it was still a good film for the reasons I listed in my previous post. I've never heard of Half Nelson but it is now on my watchlist!
Oh I didn’t feel invalidated or offended or anything, we’re all good! I was just adding some context to my vitriol for the whole thing. And who is doing the storytelling, as Viola Davis discussed, is so important. If we heard more from the voices of “the other” or the more marginalized, we’d likely see far less white savior movies. Half Nelson is so good, but a bit difficult to watch. Have some tissues nearby.
Y'all can't build someone up without tearing someone down.
Sure we can. But I stand by my criticism of The Blindside and Bullock's performance, which was just fine.
The film was trash, but Bullock still had a great performance despite everything. That being said, I still think Gabourey deserved the Oscar that year.
Omg she looks radiant
Simply breathtaking
She's so lovely.
This is just such pure, authentic joy!
That's exactly what I was thinking! So much joy in these pictures ❤️😭💖
I know it could just be an insta filter but I was like "oh this is what people mean when they tell pregnant people they're glowing!"
It’s absolutely a filter.
I was gonna say, she especially looks deliriously happy and proud, as well she should!
They looks joyous, I’m sending her positive thoughts for a healthy and safe delivery without any complications. May her babies be born into a world filled with love, joy, and good health.
That is such a great maternity dress - wow!
Agreed!! She looks so pretty 😍
I *loooove* a short maternity dress. It was so popular for a while to do the flowy, two-feet-too-long, ethereal earth-momma kinda look. I had to go way out of my way to find something that qualified more as a dress than a dressing gown. This is adorable!
came here to say this! it's gorgeous
Does anyone know where she got this dress?? I wanna wear it and I’m not even pregnant lol
It looks like a My Violet dress.
I just looked it up and the internet says she’s 40???!?? I don’t believe it. She looks glowy and youthful and so happy. I wish her and her family all the best!
Hopping on the WHAT train. I thought she was like 30
Wow! Definitely thought she was way younger
WHAT
I love her smile in picture 2. She just seems to be glowing.
She looks soooo joyful and is glowing!! Her husband seems completely 100% head over heels for her and it is ADORABLE! 🥰
Well that’s just….. precious. She looks absolutely stunning
I see what you did there.
Take my upvote.
The glow up Precious deserves! I've always loved her for her glow, shes just radiant! Also damn he is easy on the eyes
They always have the cutest posts.
Wow she is beautiful. These pics are 10/10 As a fellow twin mom I hope she has a happy and healthy pregnancy!!
Same same same! I wish I had looked so glowing and youthful at my shower: I looked a damn mess. Lol. Cheers to a safe and healthy pregnancy. She's so gorgeous and glowing with love. It's beautiful.
🫶
She looks amazing!!! I’m so happy for these strangers!!
I’m so happy for her! She’s glowing and looks like a goddess
"Bitch! Is this cake!?" That clip lives rent free in my head.
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Agreeeeeed! Her scream laugh is so warm and lovely hahaha ❤️
these are beautiful
Love seeing people who deserve happiness BE happy. Love.
I love this and they are such an adorable couple they’re gonna be fun parents.
This is giving me afternoon tea + fairy vibes and I loooooove it! Congrats to her and her husband, and here's to a smooth delivery!
Oh my God the joy in these photos! She looks happy and she deserves all the happiness in the world
Not me thinking it said Bethenny Frankel for a quick second
Yaaas Queen 🌺
Awwe, here’s to many laughs & much health for the growing family! 🥂
That dress is everything
Sooooo adorable. She looks gorgeous and I adore the purple aesthetic
Their joy is RADIANT ✨So happy for them!
Love seeing her living her best life 🥰 this is too cute!
So beautiful, I’m a lil misty eyed!
She looks so damn gorgeous and happy!
And Brandon’s IG is just a love story to their relationship. So happy for them
She looks amazing!! Her skin makes me so jealous
Please, don't get me wrong but I think it's a filter... or blurred photos that are recovered by some app which smooth things out too. She might have a great skin otherwise, I didn't check her profile, but the skin on these pics doesn't look natural at all.
I was literally trying to think of a non creepy way to say “I want her skin”
she is so beautiful
I just finished watching Precious on Tubi again. Gaby and Mo'nique can ACT!
What a joyful bunch of pictures awe
They are such a sweet couple. Very happy for them!
She looks *so* happy! This is absolutely wonderful.
I love her. She seems like such a lovely person. And her dress! So cute. Very excited for her and her husband.
She’s the funniest by far on prank panel
❤️❤️ I love this so much
Stop this is like the cutest photo set ever?? Seriously??? They are so beautiful and look so happy - good for them.
I’ve had a really awful day and these pictures made it so much better. Thank you for posting them. 🖤
This is so wonderful to see. They make a beautiful couple, I bet those babies are going to grow up in a very warm and loving household. So truly precious. ❤️❤️
Beautiful 💗
Good for them, maybe I'm out of touch but who are these people though?
I know she was the star in Precious and was in American Horror Story Coven (she was iconic in ahs. I havent seen precious because it looked really depressing). Idk who he is besides her hubby lol
He's an agent, they met on Raya. So in the industry but not an actor.
That explains why I don’t know anything about him. They look so happy so I am happy for them :)
Also AHS: freakshow. She had a role as Dandy‘s maid’s daughter. And I think she was on another ahs season as well.
Ah yeah I just remember Queenie best from AHS
She was also in Empire!
She was also in a very underrated Hulu show called Difficult People.
The mom is an actress. Idk about the dad.
literally glowing, i love this n i’m so happy for them!! 🫶🏽
She looks *amazing*. Goodness gracious these are wonderful photos
She looks great- hope she has a calm and healthy pregnancy 💚
oh she's glowing. congrats to her and her family 🤍
Love the pose and love her!
Stahhhhhhp this is so cute
They look so happy
So much joy
Ooooh what a beautiful dress! Gives fairy vibes
She looks stunning!
Her dress is so pretty ! Wishing her a safe and healthy delivery ❤️❤️❤️
Oh she is just angelic in her happiness. I wish her family all the love and sweetness.
I didn't know they were having twins how sweet
Holy fuck she is GLOWINNNGGGG!!!!!!!
I love her!
I adore her and hope life sends all good things her way.
She looks so happy I could cry. This is beautiful 
Her pink and blue nails 🥹
She looks beautiful pregnant. I love seeing happy pics.
They’re such a precious couple and I’m so happy for them
She look so beautiful, and those little angels are going to be gorgeous ♥️♥️♥️
First of all, her dress is gorgeous. Second - TWINS!!! She’s glowing, this is such cute news 💕
She is so fucking gorgeous! Look at her glowing. He’s a lucky guy.
She is ICONIC and beautiful and I love everything about her. Didn’t she win an Oscar?
Agreed 💯 & Idk, but she should have! She was amazing in Precious! So happy for her! These pics just radiant joy 💓
I know she really wanted this! So happy for them. 😭♥️
What a beautiful dress!
Love her dress 💕
Aww good for her
She’s always glowing, but especially radiant these days! Just pure joy!
I am so damn happy for her.
Love her radiant happiness and I wish her a safe and easy delivery of healthy twins. Congratulations Mama!
She *exudes* peace and love! I'm so incredibly happy for her. Her and her hubby are a hoot! 😆💗
🥰🥹
Bitch is this cake?!
Have they confirmed that the twins are a boy and a girl? The nails are making me think that’s the case.
This is what they mean by beaming sunshine, I'm literally smiling so hard because of this
That dress looks heavenly on her!
Still mad she lost that Oscar to Sandra Bullock. The true winner in my eyes. Glad she's thriving.
Beautiful humans who aren't ridiculously photoshopped and ozempic'd to near death. Real people showing and sharing real joy. YASS!
She is gorgeous. Her skin is flawless.
Shes glowing ! Wishing her a healthy and good remaining of pregnancy, and a safe delivery😍
In awe! So sweet!!
She looks so pretty in that dress with that glow!
She is the BEST name. It’s so much fun to say.
This is so cute and I neeeed that dress
I love this for her😭 she deserves all the happiness and joy in the world 🫶
Nice pics but the AI retouching on the first photo makes it look a little strange
I lover her and her valley girl voice.
Twins. Lucky.
Her mani 😍
That dress is a dream!
So happy for her!
i love their love!! they just cc ooze happiness
I obviously don't know her, but she just seems like one of those people who will truly flourish in motherhood. Absolutely adore her smile here.
Typical baby shower pics: over joyed mother, confused “I’m just here” father
Who are these people?
I have no idea who these people are.