Comments

• March 17, 2010 - 12:30pm Elizabeth Says:

  So, she is a "panhandler?" Is that correct? Is she employed by the subway to perform?

• March 16, 2010 - 5:25pm Mena Says:

  Maria, are you stupid? You must be.

• March 16, 2010 - 2:59pm keverno Says:

  I hope Precious loses weight. She's a big girl, but she seems sweet.Don't want her to die early. The media would love it.

• February 18, 2010 - 2:30pm Val Says:

  I live in New York and have seen and heard the talent of Alice. She sounds good and I also hope that she lands a record deal.

• February 18, 2010 - 7:51am Bev Says:

  Maria....your comment was horrible. It's a shame that you lower yourself to such a superficial level. I pray that one day you will change your ways and find peace within.

• February 10, 2010 - 6:40pm simone Says:

  â?¥i love youâ?¥

• February 10, 2010 - 8:42am tonyaj Says:

  I hope that Alice will be offered a recording contract so that others can hear her talent. I hope that her daughter wins the Oscar.

• February 10, 2010 - 7:31am tonia.e. Says:

  maria, the only issue here is their talent and not their size. i bet that though you are as skinny as a rope, you can NEVER HAVE HALF OF THEIR VOICE WHEN THEY SING.

• February 10, 2010 - 3:45am Maria Says:

  I know it is hard for you to understand that being overweight and succesful ALSO for that does not make them any example. Your all brainwashed typical exponents of your time and place. I pitty you deeply and may you live in this ignorance as long as you wish. In the eyes of all normal people you are still going to look obese, non-interesting, whatever. But rememeber that it is YOU that keep loading money in the pockets of corporation Hollywood who so shamelesly feeds you mirrors of yourself. Shame on you!

• February 09, 2010 - 7:18pm Kathy Says:

  One of the absolute highlights of my trip to NYC last year (I'm from New Zealand) was first hearing, then seeing this amazing woman singing like a dream in the train station. If this is how she chooses to share her talents, then more power to her. I am sure that for every person in the crowd that had gathered by the time I stumbled upon this amazing scene, hearing Ms Ridley's magnificent voice was a wonderful and uplifting break in the day.

• February 09, 2010 - 2:16pm cathkid Says:

  Shame on you, Maria. These women are both kind and smart, and have been recognized for their talents. Yes, they are talented and overweight. Thank goodness you don't have to be a size 4 to have a beautiful singing voice.

• February 09, 2010 - 1:38pm Sandra Says:

  Basing one's opinion of another person on weight is shallow, cruel and ignorant. These women are survivors of hard times and today's economics. I applaud them whole-heartedly. I too was once obese, I have lost 126#, but I know what "fat-prejudice" is and how people who didn't even know me judged me. I just know that God's blessing is on Gabby and her mom and family. God love 'em.

• February 09, 2010 - 11:09am LyricsRme1 Says:

  First of all the article is not promoting overweight people; the article is about Gabâ??s mother supporting herself and maintaining her independence without living off of her daughter, which she could have done so kudos to her for being self-sufficient. Second, donâ??t assume just because a person is overweight itâ??s due to overeating; thyroid and other health issues can cause obesity as well. Lastly, this is the most hateful, judgmental post Iâ??ve seen in a long time. Thank goodness everyone isnâ??t as narrow-minded as you are.

• February 09, 2010 - 10:44am temo Says:

  I don't think they are getting promoted because they are obese. Gabby is an actress that happenes to be overweight. It is very rude and ignorant for you to try & judge these women and u dont even know them. BTW this "non-touched segment of the market" has to include u because its obvious they are attracting you.

• February 09, 2010 - 10:26am LyricsRme1 Says:

  First of all, no one is promoting overweight people you idiot - second, she and her daughter are not trying to be an example to anyone; the article merely addresses how Gabourey's mother supports herself, which to me, is commendable because she could mooch off her daughter but chose to continue to make her own way and continue to be indpendent, to which I say kudos to her. This is one of the most hateful judgmental posts I've seen in a long time; thank goodness you weren't Helen Keller's mother, or the world would have been deprived of an amazing, courageous woman; because she wasn't born perfect, you probably would have drowned her at birth.

• February 09, 2010 - 10:21am NewYorker Says:

  I have seen her in the underground (subway). She has a GREAT and POWERFUL voice!

• February 09, 2010 - 10:16am angie Says:

  Maria....didn't your mom ever teach you that if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything. What is disapointing is you opening your rude mouth. News flash if you don't like what your looking at close your eyes....then maybe you would fall in a man hole and the world would continue to enjoy itself. She did an amazing job in this movie and instead of knocking her how about congratulating her on her success. I am very proud that she did such a great job in this movie and it must have been very hard to play such a emotional part. Way to go!!! Much continued success to you. And Maria STFU!!!!

• February 09, 2010 - 10:09am Vette2010 Says:

  Every time I read an article or see an interview regarding her, I just like her more and more! This family is a great example for anyone. But, only if you are able to get pass their weight problem. It doesn't take much for a simple mind to ignore what is important and attack what is not.

• February 09, 2010 - 3:05am Maria Says:

  She must be earning pretty well if she affords to feed her children that much that they get super-obese! They are both scarry looking women, no example to anyone. I don't understand this new trend in promoting overweight people in hollywood. the only obvious thing is that they wish to attract a non-touched segment of the market: the fat, unatractive one, that is quite a big slice in USA. Verry disapointing