Paula Patton, left, and Gabourey Sidibe, cast members in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,"

Paula Patton, right, a cast member in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," and her husband Robin Thicke react to photographers at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

Paula Patton, left, and Gabourey Sidibe, cast members in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," pose together at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

Paula Patton, left, and Gabourey Sidibe, right, cast members in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," pose with actor Will Smith at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

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