PREMIERE: “PRECIOUS” SCREENING IN TORONTO + PRESS CONFERENCE PICS
Monday, September 14, 2009

Executive producer Oprah Winfrey, actress Mariah Carey and singer Mary J. Blige pose at the “Precious: Based On The Novel “Push” By Sapphire” press conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel on Sunday, September 13th in Toronto, Canada. They also held an exclusive screening of the film earlier in the day.
Other celebs there: Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe, Tyler Perry, Paula Patton, Sherri Shepard and more.
The film has been getting rave reviews throughout the movie festivals and will open nationally on November 6th in limited theaters. Check out the trailer here.

( Photos: WENN / GETTY IMAGES )






















61 Comments
1.
THATDAME
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Mariah looksss FAB!!!! I love she went back to her 90’s look!
2.
Nefertiti
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Hmmm, where;s Nick!!! Probably somewhere mad as hellll after Eminem song, lmao!!!
3.
Jasmine
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
This film has had like 30 film premiers. When is it finally coming out?
4.
jahzion06
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Damn Mariah looks like stepped out her vision of love video. But I love the look or her it better than her tits and ass hanging out. Now Mariah I just need your music to sound like vision of love
5.
black730
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
OPRAH IS DOING BIG THINGS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN PPL… AND THE MEDIA… GOOD LOOK FOR ALL ASSOCIATED… MONIQUE I HOPE YOU GET THAT OSCAR… YEAH FOR MY PPL… WE OUR AN AMAZING PPL…
6.
Mrs. Sk8board p (ak & Bk stan)
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
why it gotta be limited theaters..smh
@ # 3 …it comes out Nov 6
7.
POSITIVE CHICK
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Mariah looks so young and pretty! She has the same 90s look. Homegirl does not age at all
8.
Mother Jefferson
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
I think Mariah is finally coming out the tacky skank faze she was going through!
Sherri looks cute, she looks like she lost some more weight
9.
mike
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Movie being released November 6th
10.
DD
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
It said that Mariah may get an Oscar nom for this role…
11.
GOOD GRIEF
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
The movie looks pretty interesting, I can’t wait 2 see it.
Also, I’m definitely loving the 90’s look on Mrs. Nick Cannon……..a definite plus
!
*there’s a herooooo……….if you look inside your soul!*
12.
DD
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
I just wished Mariah wore more clothes, she always looks stank to me but she looks good here.
13.
slim
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
MC looks amazingggg & youthful in that pic w| the
director - i loveee her curly - ish look she
looks alot more natural then usual
& i dnt think she dresses innaporoately
i think being sexy is her element - her niche -
where she feels most comfortable and if so
so be it i dnt qive 2 fxcks about her age
because until she starts looking her age
she can wear all the mini skirts she wantss!! shiiiii
14.
NYGritty
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Blue dress lady. Stop eating bacon cheeseburgers and southern fried chicken.
15.
POSITIVE CHICK
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
@ 15, you dead wrong. Leave her alone she looks pretty too
16.
RoyalRJ
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
I saw the clip of the film you posted a few months ago and “ACTRESS” is the thee appropriate title for Mariah Carey. She played her role so well I almost didn’t know she was the same actress from “Glitter.” “Actress Mariah Carey”… duly noted.
17.
JstBReal
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
I’m loving MC look with the curly hair. MJB looks great as well as Gabby and Oprah. I’ll definlitely go support this film, but where’s Monique and Lenny Kravitz?
18.
Nadia
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
It’s in limited theaters on November the 6th (most independent/small films first open in limited theaters, like Slumdog Millionaire, Juno and No Country For Old Men) but it opens wider the next weekend.
19.
Nadia
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
#17 Monique is at home with her babies. She couldn’t make it to the premiere.
20.
brandi
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
can’t wait for this movie!
and i agree with everyone, mariah looks fab. she looks great covered up!
21.
brandi
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
well semi-covered lol
22.
Tiff.Will. [TIFFANY.WILLIAMS] [I ONLY SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO PROVE THAT THEY'RE #1. 'WHERE YO' BOSS AT?']
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Mariah USED to be MY GIRL!
She is such a fail now. Sorry. It makes me so upset to lay eyes on her..I miss her.
Mary’s hair..LAWD!!
23.
DOB
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
I love this throwback look on Mariah. Everyone looks good.
24.
Mel
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
@22…thanks for the comment on Mary’s hair..
Thought I lacked any fashion sense…her hair needs to be rescued..Horrible, Horrible, Horrible
25.
the_one
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Mariah’s dress is think I can c her bra, lordie get this woman a stylist asap.
26.
Destiny
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
Can’t waitto see this. The trailer looks really good. Go ahead Gabourey Sidibe..you doing your thing girl!!
27.
a4amazn
Monday, September 14, 2009 /
i can’t wait for this movie to come out!!!!!!
28.
Mimi
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
It’s the same tired ass people who comment on Mary’s hair. It’s gonna be blond, it’s gonna stay blond so STFU already.
29.
Nichole
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Mariah doesn’t age in the least bit. She is amazing. I can’t wait for this movie. It deserves to hit theaters nationwide.
Keep rockin the curls, girl. I can’t wait for the new album. Very impressed with both the reviews for the movie, and album.
Mariah in 09!
30.
backingbarack
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
mariah looks great. she needs to keep the curls. she looks younger.
the only reason she can act in this movie is bc she is playing herself and has few lines showing no emotion.
damn i hope that money precious got, she will get a trainer.
finally a blk movie that all races can see and will win an award. anything with oprahs name on it wins and award.
31.
Supreme
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Wow Mariah looks so fresh and youthful i love it!
That big chic in the blue dress looks like the spoiled brat violet in willy wonka when she turned into a blueberry lmao
32.
DallasUCMR
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
SHAKIRA’S NEW ALBUM IN STORES OCT 2009!!!!GO CHECK OUT HER “SHE WOLF” REMIXES HERE>>>>>>http://shewolfiscoming.com/
33.
G
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Paula cracka-whore
34.
poboi
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Wow, Mariah looks like the Mariah of the 90’s
35.
Giselle
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Mariah is gorgeous.
36.
CocoChanel
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Mariah looks GREAT! I’m feeling the throwback Visions of Love era curls and black dresses. Makes her look much younger.
37.
Ladyssolady
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Uh oh! Mariah lookin like Vision of Love! Thank you, #28! It’s gonna be blond, stay blond, end of story. I actually like the short hair on her. Is it me, or does it seem like Tyler Perry always wears the same suit? Can’t wait to see this movie!
38.
Darrell H-Town
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Mary look awsome hair and all ……..
39.
JAZZY P
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Where Mo ..aint she in the movie too?
40.
Kanye West Is A HATER!!!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
I can’t wait till the movie comes out. I want to see it so BADLY.
I love Paulas dress.
Gabby should’ve chose a diff dress other than that orange one in the last pic.
41.
FallBackHaters
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Damn shame, I doubt this will even get released in the UK, but one way or another I’ll watch this.
Beauitiful cast and I know the film will be amazing.
42.
JUDAH
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
I saw the preview for this movie and it looks like your average, “dysfunctional black woman transcends the oppression of the ghetto and the self-destructive heterosexual black man” negro nonsense. These movies always present bl*ck women in authoritative positions as savior figures, lol. It’s a subliminal advocation of self-reliance, feminism, and l*sbianism. The bottom photo should tell an astute observer what this movie is really about, which is the exaltation of the black female, the white man and woman, and the h*mosexual black male.
43.
Chocolate Drop
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Judah wtf? Why do you even read CL?
44.
OH BOY
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
now thats the mariah i kno and love
45.
cali panamami
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
i was reading an article about lee daniels in the l.a. times. he was saying how nervous he was about the toronto screening…
i’m so excited for him and the entire cast.
can’t wait to see it!
46.
cali panamami
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
#3 & #6: IT”S AN INDIE FLICK!!!! THERE’S DIFFERENT PROTOCOL!!!
honestly, i’m glad that it’s in limited release. i appreciate independent films. WHY?! well, because if this got nation wide release, it wouldn’t be as gritty as a film.
47.
****Kay Kay*****
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
I expect that this will be a great film. It was a very good book. I love Tyler and Oprah for coming together and giving us another movie to go to. It is collaborative effort that should be commended. Everyone looks nice. Mariah, definately looks good with her curls fom back in the day.
@ Judah…HUH? I be trying to really follow you sometimes, but I swear you just about lose me all the time. Have you read the book or just going by what you are seeing visually?
48.
LULU
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
What is Mary there for? I can’t wait to see this film, Monique’s performance in the preview was riveting.
49.
Jerry
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
I wish Mo’Nique would win that Oscar…I am sooo Excited about this movie’s release. With Oprah and Tyler Perry behind “Precious”, it will be a HUGE movie! I wish everyone well who is a part of the project, I will definitely be checking it out when it hits theatres on November 6…
50.
LilmissDiva
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
The book is very good so hopefully the movie will be the same or close.
51.
Ty2phine
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
WHERE IS MO’NIQUE? SHE HAS NOT BEEN AT ANY OF THESE EVENTS.
Mariah, Mariah, Mariah — look at that Body, That Face, This is the non-medicated, sexy Mariah we like.
Oscars for Mo’Nique and Mariah.
52.
tell the truth
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
who is the heffa in the purple dress? hell no thats a fashion failllllllllllllllllllllll. is she the same person in orange another fashion failllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll. girl get rid of that stomach…
53.
manyakay
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
This is Oprah’s thing tragic black women. This is for the comfort level of her white fan base, Oprah’s white fans did not support the movie Beloved, but they will run out to see this. I will not support this sterotypical trash that is made for the comfort of white folks.
54.
Candace
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Mary looks good! her signature blond looks good with her skin tone. And she can dress her a#$ off!
55.
hood_shit
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
WHERE WAS MO’NIQUE?
LOVIN MARY & OPRAH
56.
PrincessN
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
I love when Mariah has her hair curly. She looks young again looks =]
57.
PRETTY GIRL
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Mariah Carey is my #1!!! Always has been always will be…..She is absolutely beautiful
58.
waiting2xhale.webs.com
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
Paula Patton is beautiful no homo…. lol…. i think this is going to be a great movie i seen the trailer and it almost brought me to tears if you havent read the book you should def do so before Nov 6th to get a clearer picture of what really went down cuz you know the book is always better then the movie
59.
backingbarack
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
@53 i agree. oprah does only do things and in this case movies where the woman is alone and anti male and defeats struggle. she is so predictable as well as tyler perry.
no wonder she didnt star in the film because she couldnt play the battered ashy slave
nonetheless i like how the film was shot. the cinematography and the dark/dreary colors that were used. it came out looking really professional.
60.
BX
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
@52 she is the main character of the film…she has a starring role…read the captions
61.
ms.jai
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 /
EVERYBODY LOOKS NICE I LOVE MARIAH’S OLD SCHOOL LOOK