Paula Patton thinks playing a lesbian is important in "Precious"If you weren't familiar with Paula Patton before Precious, you should get acquainted with her in the new issue of Giant magazine.
Being called "the next Halle Barry" is a great compliment, especially for a relatively new actress like Paula.
Her first film was 2005's Hitch and she's only been in a handful since then. Fortunately for her, she's been able to land parts in fairly high profile films like Idlewild from the men behind Outkast and now in Precious, which broke box office records this weekend.
Patton plays Ms. Rain, a lesbian teacher that helps Precious to question her life's worth and her sexuality. In this great video of interviews, Paula discusses her love of Gabby Sidibe (the actress who played Precious) and why it was important that her character be a lesbian. With so many other stars in the film, it's important not to ignore Paula Patton — she's going to be on our radar for a while. Next up: she's in a comedy alongside Queen Latifah. I smell lesbian icon status in her future. Submitted by on November 10, 2009 - 1:00pm. |
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She has the most gorgeous
She has the most gorgeous speaking voice. Lovely lady.
I totally agree
Terrific that you mention
So cute! The opposite of
So cute!
The opposite of war isn't peace, it's creation.
She's gorgeous...
Married to and about to pop a baby by singer Robin Thicke and was also in Déja Vu with Denzel Washington
"You've been staring at my goldfish all afternoon" Domino
0_0
*Thud*
Be still my heart.
It's official, I'm a
crazedfan.you should see the rest
I had to wipe the drool off my face lol
"You've been staring at my goldfish all afternoon" Domino
is that her?? she looks
is that her??
she looks pretty gay in that picture, doesn't she?
she's faaar more beautiful than Halle Berry, in my opinion, and has a voice that has now officialy become my favourite, together with that of Rose Rollins
fantastic interview and post!
Yup
That's her, when I came across that NY Times article I totally flipped 'cause she's hotness was a word made to define her. I posted another picture of the same article below!
"You've been staring at my goldfish all afternoon" Domino
Shes been rumored to be
where did u find these
Yes!
She's awesome in all her movies. Man, you know what sucks balls?...I read the book "puch"(that's the book "precious is based on) anyway, so i read the book right and i was sooo excited about the movie, But how about they're not showing it where i live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is just so wrong!.
True feelings can never be put into words.
therfore when you can't explain how you feel about someone that's when you know..
Thump thump
and effing SWOON.
Okay, so that was unnessary, but she's beautiful and can surpass Halle Barry. I agree, she's far more talented, but I never could jump on the Halle bandwagon.
more for the stans...
_________
I can't feel my legs.
Damn you Robin Thicke, you lucky s.o.b!!!!!1
I can't even think right now.
yes!
i was just telling hank that...i kinda <3 paula for not shying away from taking this role or distancing herself from it. Or being all, 'ew, lezbunizm! i'm so heterosexual, i love penises, this was just a role' about it, as some folks are wont to do. This movie is...kind of a big deal. Yay for visibility! (my biggest fear about the film adaptation was that they'd leave out the whole 'Ms. Rain is a lesbian' angle. Cuz, ya know, Black folks can't be gay.)
also. the fact that she played in butch drag in the pictures Mély Mel'eau posted? Yes. I haz a new crush.
Robin and Paula
Oh Paula!
She has incredible bone structure...and the voice--sexy yet sophisticated. I look forward to seeing her career bloom. Love Halle but she is PAULA PATTON not the next anybody
Sapphire xoxo
I Got Nuthin' But Love For Paula Patton
Thanks Mely for those photos of Paual P. Paula is so much better than Halle Berry. She's not the next Halle. There can only be one Halle Berry. Just like there can only be one Paula Patton. She had me at Deja Vu. Paula played a butch drag character. I'm so lost at words.
Love. It's all love Baby.
Robin Thicke ,dude is like luckiest man on earth.
I'm so getting my hands the mag Giant w/ Paula on it.
twitter me @ www.twitter.com/brownskinfaery
Oh.My.Gosh!!!!!!!!!!!
Thud is the sound my jaw makes at that picture. I've been on the Paula P train since I saw her in Hitch and it has yet to let me off at a wrong stop. She's not only gorgeous and articulate, but there's a passion in her acting I haven't seen from a woman of color in a while. And the fact that she has always stood in her own spotlight as the wife of another celebrity, just makes her that much more amazing. Plus who doesn't adore someone that plays a lesbian (and does it right) not just for show, but because that character's story is important
Plain and simple, she's definitely lesbian icon worthy
I have to this point out again:
Oh my god those pictures!
Also what Cheeky Chester said.
Paula Patton...
is absolutely gorgeous!! I love her and her husband is one of my favorite artists out there! On the subject of Precious...
If this movie doesn't come to Maine I'm going to be soooo upset! It's gotten great reviews and almost everyone in the cast is being recognized for their performances!
Awesome :) Thanks for the
Awesome :)
Thanks for the vid, too.
I guess if you wish
yeah so
yummy
lovely lady
gorgeous and great speaking voice but im not loving the hair in the video.
i cannot wait for this movie
Fantastic
I saw her in her tiny role in Hitch first and then I saw DeJaVu, in which she was awsome and sooooo pretty! I agree with some of the other posters, much prettier than Halle Berrie...and hopefully she won't be making any bad female superhero movies either! I hope she starts to get the regonition she deserves.....I think shes awsome!
Oh and those picutes....oh
my
dear
Lord
...sooo hot!
Oh Great. Now I'm going to
Paula Patton guest on Ellen today
Paula's a guest on Ellen today -- be sure to check her out!
Talks about being pregnant and Ellen tries to guess the sex of the baby, lol.