I repeat Howard Stern has got to be one of the most unattractive men I've ever seen in my life--and he managed to have a career in entertainment... albeit radio!

The thing is... I'm sure Gabby realizes she has obstacles to face. I'm sure she faces obstacles every. single. day. It's not like Howard is telling her something she doesn't already know.

Against all odds, Gabby was cast in this movie. Against all odds, she was nominated for an academy award.. and all that goes with it.

However, I still would imagine she realizes she is still going to have obstacles. But looking at Howard Stern's success, there is no reason why Gabby couldn't have the same type of success even though she does not fit a "stereotype" of beauty?

She's made it this far. Who is Howard Stern to give her a reality check?

Some of the most beautiful actresses NEVER get a role like that...just look at Farrah Fawcett! Ironcially enough, Gabby achieved something Farrah could achieve in a lifetime and for that achievement will always be remembered by "The Academy."

As far as Gabby's future, as I said, I am sure she is well-aware there will be obstacles. There are obstacles for all of them. Like most, the best she can do at the moment is strike while the iron is hot. Hopefully, she's got a good agent.. somebody advising her.

First of all, i'll preface what i'm about to say by stating that i'm a Howard fan. I wasn't at first, because I hadn't listened to him enough to know what he's about.

So firstly, Howard's not "racist". He may discuss racially charged issues with a level of irreverence that's not comfortable for some people, but he's not "racist".


Secondly, what he said about Gabby is DEAD ON. You may not like it, but everything he said is true. The fact that she got nominated for a Best Actress nomination out of the gate for that role was a perfect storm of sorts. What is she going to do now? She's going to be on SHOWTIME.

How many other Best Actress nominees do you know follow up their Oscar winning performance by going on cable television? That's his point. You can debate the fakery of Hollywood and how it's plastic and shallow, and all of those things would be true. So then what IS she going to do now? How many roles like "Precious" is she going to be able to be "right for the part?"

That's his point. She may be the most talented actress on the planet. But LOOKING AT HER, realistically how many roles in HOLLYWOOD is she going to be able to get going forward? Time will tell.


Anyhoo, that's my two cents.

But personally, if I was Howard I would have refrained from saying what he said for simple fact that this is a young woman who only recently had her day. Why spoil it, no? It's kind of mean.

I agree with what Howard said specific to Gabby but not in general. There are a lot of 'fat, ugly' actresses who have maintained careers, Oprah being one, and Cathy Baits being the other. But both are very talented and accomplished actresses. I haven't seen Precious yet, but I'm assuming it was role she was perfect for and there are only so many 'Precious' types roles the industry would dream up (and those are the only ones I can conceive her being considered for, honestly)... and let's face it, she is too fat and ugly to get normal hollywood roles.

But personally, if I was Howard I would have refrained from saying what he said for simple fact that this is a young woman who only recently had her day. Why spoil it, no? It's kind of mean.

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This is exactly right.

I agree with what Howard said specific to Gabby but not in general. There are a lot of 'fat, ugly' actresses who have maintained careers, Oprah being one, and Cathy Baits being the other. But both are very talented and accomplished actresses. I haven't seen Precious yet, but I'm assuming it was role she was perfect for and there are only so many 'Precious' types roles the industry would dream up (and those are the only ones I can conceive her being considered for, honestly)... and let's face it, she is too fat and ugly to get normal hollywood roles.

But personally, if I was Howard I would have refrained from saying what he said for simple fact that this is a young woman who only recently had her day. Why spoil it, no? It's kind of mean.

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But now there's a bunch of folks walking around dissing that poor girl just cause they heard him.

This is exactly right.

nah, I dont think it's that serious...Howard talks about tons of things in the course of a show, I'm not convinced this would be the one that would stick with most of his fans...it's obviously non-fans that have taken the most issue with it...

ok...one of y'all is gonna have to tell me how Howards opinion is exploiting her...

Because she is the "it girl" de jour, he too is chiming in on her. If he knew talking about her wouldn't get a response, he would never have even mentioned her. It's not his opinion per say, it's his voicing of his opinion.

nah, I dont think it's that serious...Howard talks about tons of things in the course of a show, I'm not convinced this would be the one that would stick with most of his fans...it's obviously non-fans that have taken the most issue with it...

I'm actually more neutral on Howard Stern except he's pretty ugly. I just find it amusing he would talk about anybody looks when he manage to make a shitload in spite of being unfortunate looking.

I responded to the topic here.

I just think entertainment is a difficult industry, regardless.

I just think it's kind of mean. [

I'm actually more neutral on Howard Stern except he's pretty ugly. I just find it amusing he would talk about anybody looks when he manage to make a shitload in spite of being unfortunate looking.

I responded to the topic here.

I just think entertainment is a difficult industry, regardless.

Soooo in pretty much every post you have posted on this thread you have called howard ugly, which I totally agree with you there, but you seem to be doing the same thing to him that he did to Gabby... Just cuz your not famous doesnt make it anyless wrong... Just saying..

Well yeah, I'm just pointing out the irony in Howard talking about Gabby's looks. He's the one who brought it up, so can't I state the obvious, too--or what's obvious TO ME?

And as I've ALSO said many times, Howard is extremely successful in entertainment in spite of his *ahem* unconventional appearance. He even had a TV show for a while there.

No, because no one give a shit about you or what I call you.

The bottom line is he is talking about her simply because talking about her gets attention. Otherwise, he'd not bother to even mention her in this type of public way.

I think that's his REAL problem. I haven't listened to his comments and don't plan to, but I've noticed that many people are put off by her joyful exuberance and self confidence and have to respond with some bullshit to diminish that.

So, I'm back to FUCK Howard Stern's bitchass AND the Robin he rode in on.