Gabourey Sidibe Has a Handsome Boyfriend Brandon Frankel What Is Known about Their Love Story

Gabourey Sidibe has a boyfriend, and she has made it clear that this is no passing fancy, but a relationship she sees as defining her future happiness.

"Empire" actress Gabourey Sidibe has been dating the handsome Brandon Frankel for over a year now, and the two seem very much in love -- the "Precious" star has even hinted at long-term plans.

Frankel has revealed that the couple is in lockdown together during the current COVID-19 pandemic

Gabourey Sidibe at the New York Film Festival Opening Night Party in 2016 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

PRECIOUS LOVE

Sidibe, 37, shot to stardom in 2009, after making her acting debut in the film "Precious," in which she played a 16-year-old mother of two who has been a victim of systematic abuse at the hand of her parents. The role garnered Sidibe an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, and her career has gone from strength to strength.

“You’re a ball of sunshine, so generous and giving of your time and love — and your excitement and passion for life and people/things you love truly lights up my heart.”

Gabourey Sidibe at the ADDITION ELLE NYFW September 2017 presentation in New York | Source: Getty Images

He went on to confess that Sidibe has taught him to see life, the world, and himself in a different light. Frankel credits the actress with pushing him to be the best version of himself and inspiring him with her enthusiasm and unabashed passion for life.

His message ended with a statement that made it clear that this was not a platonic relationship, but a passionate love. He wrote:

"I love you more and more every single day- which seems impossible, but continually amazes me.”

GABOUREY SIDIBE HINTS AT THE FUTURE

“You’re my favorite Love Song. You’re the cherry on top of this last decade and the foundation of the next.”

WHO IS BRANDON FRANKEL

The question on everyone's mind is: Who is Brandon Frankel, the man who seems to have swept Sidibe off her feet and with whom she is obviously planning a future? He is a top marketing and branding expert, who has worked with some of the most prestigious brands such as Calvin Klein, and talents such as rapper Yung Lean and the music trio, Major Lazer.

“Frankel has racked up frequent-flyer miles in pursuit of branding opportunities for his clients, traveling to Mumbai with Major Lazer (...) to a mall in Moscow with Yung Lean for a Calvin Klein campaign.”

"I am sick to my stomach at the state of America right now (...) My girlfriend is black. My friends and colleagues are black. My inspirations are black. My future children WILL BE BLACK."

LOCK-DOWN LOVE

Frankel's impassioned post clearly shows that he intends to have children with Sidibe, and though the actress usually never posts about her personal life, she has shared snaps that show her cats playing with her boyfriend's which seems to indicate that they are living together.

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