Home ‘Precious’ star Gabourey Sidibe has much to be Thankful for this holiday weekend. The Empire actress is engaged. Gabourey accepted boyfriend Brandon Frankel’s proposal on Monday night and the couple announced the happy news via Instagram on Tuesday, Nov. 24. “It’s weird that people think we’re already married but I guess our hearts and intentions for each other are just that clear to see,” Gabourey captioned a video showing off her ring. “My BFF proposed and now I get to hold him forever. The funniest man I’ve ever met. The sweetest human to exist.” (Photo by Brandon Williams/Getty Images) 'Precious' star Gabourey Sidibe has much to be Thankful for this holiday weekend. The Empire actress is engaged. Gabourey accepted boyfriend Brandon Frankel's proposal on Monday night and the couple announced the happy news via Instagram on Tuesday, Nov. 24. "It's weird that people think we're already married but I guess our hearts and intentions for each other are just that clear to see," Gabourey captioned a video showing off her ring. "My BFF proposed and now I get to hold him forever. The funniest man I've ever met. The sweetest human to exist." (Photo by Brandon Williams/Getty Images)

‘Precious’ star Gabourey Sidibe has much to be Thankful for this holiday weekend. The Empire actress is engaged. Gabourey accepted boyfriend Brandon Frankel’s proposal on Monday night and the couple announced the happy news via Instagram on Tuesday, Nov. 24. “It’s weird that people think we’re already married but I guess our hearts and intentions for each other are just that clear to see,” Gabourey captioned a video showing off her ring. “My BFF proposed and now I get to hold him forever. The funniest man I’ve ever met. The sweetest human to exist.” (Photo by Brandon Williams/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 08: Gabourey Sidibe attends her book signing and discussion for “This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare” at Barnes & Noble at The Grove on May 8th, 2017 (Photo by Brandon Williams/Getty Images)

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