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How Precious: Gabourey Sidibe’s Mom Wows on America’s Got Talent

How Precious: Gabourey Sidibe's Mom Wows on America's Got Talent

Alice Tan Ridley has made a living for the past 20 years performing in the NYC subway. Oh, she's also Precious star Gabourey Sidibe's mother. But yesterday on America's Got Talent, all eyes were on Ridley. Her inspiring performance, inside.

How Precious: Gabourey Sidibe's Mom Wows on America's Got Talent

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