Jennifer Hudson Reveals She Turned Down The Role Of ‘Precious’ Read more: Jennifer Hudson Reveals She Turned Down The Role Of ‘Precious’

In previous interviews, director Lee Daniels said that he went on a search for months trying to find the perfect actress to play the lead character in ‘Precious’, finally settling on actress Gabourey Sidibe because she was the perfect fit for the film. The 24-year-old receptionist from Harlem had very little acting experience, but since being featured opposite Mo’Nique and Mariah Carey, Gabourey has catapulted into stardom.
Thing is, in her forthcoming book ‘I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down,’ Jennifer Hudson says that the starring role in ‘Precious’ was first offered to her, but she wasn’t about to gain weight for another role.

“I had done that with Effie… and as much as I was moved by this film. I wanted to try a role that had nothing whatsoever to do with my weight.”

It’s understandable that J Hud passed up the role as she could have very well been typecast for the rest of her career.
Not too long after she turned down the role, Jennifer appeared in the ‘Sex and the City’ movie and dropped over 80 pounds. Meanwhile, Gabby picked up more acting roles with her most recent release being Tower Heist with Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, and Casey Affleck. She’s currently filming ‘Seven Psychopaths’ with Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson and Christopher Walken.