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flag Actress Gabourey Sidibe directs "Be Happy," a film about self-renewal after motherhood, premiering Feb. 7 on Lifetime.

flag Actress Gabourey Sidibe, known for "Precious," is making her directorial debut with "Be Happy," premiering February 7 on Lifetime. flag At a January 27 event in Los Angeles, she shared that the film—about a woman reconnecting with herself after her children leave home—resonated deeply during her own experience as a young mother of twins. flag Sidibe reflected on how motherhood has reshaped her identity and purpose, emphasizing the importance of modeling joy for her children. flag She expressed greater personal happiness now than in her early career, attributing it to choosing meaningful, safe projects aligned with her values. flag While she doesn’t wish to rewind her life, she fondly recalled a 2018 trip to Ghana as a single woman, joking she’d return to live it more fully and bring back $600 in rent.

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