Gabourey Sidibe has a thriving family life when the cameras aren't rolling.
The Precious star has been married to Brandon Frankel since 2021 and three years later, the happy couple welcomed their twins Cooper and Maya into the world together.
The duo often gush about their wholesome family adventures online and share beautiful glimpses into the twins' growth online with their fans.
It's time to learn all about the loving duo and their bundles of joy below.
About Brandon
© InstagramJust like Gabourey, Brandon is also heavily involved in the entertainment industry. He has maintained roles in consulting, marketing and branding over his decade-long career.
Brandon has worked for huge companies such as CAA Music, Atlantic Records, Cameo and the Paradigm Talent Agency.
His most recent position is being the branding and marketing lead for 33 & West, which is a booking agency.
How did the duo meet?
© InstagramThe pair met on the dating app Raya, and their first date was an absolute success being that it lasted "more than seven hours," according to Brandon who spoke with Brides.
Their relationship timeline
© InstagramBrandon proposed in 2020 and the husband-to-be shared the romantic news online, writing: "I asked my best friend to marry me, and she said 'YES!' So excited to spend the rest of my life with the most amazing, hilarious, beautiful, and inspiring woman I've ever known."
He continued: "I couldn't imagine a life without you. We make the best team, and we make everything fun and memorable. I liked it, so I put a ring on it."
Gabourey revealed on Live with Kelly and Ryan that four months after the proposal, the two got married "at the kitchen table."
They had a ceremony to celebrate their marriage with family and friends in 2021.
Gabourey's feelings about Brandon
© Getty ImagesThe star expressed that for a long period of time, she felt hopeless when it came to finding a life partner, but when Brandon arrived, the rest was history.
She shared with Brides: "I just couldn't fathom what [the right] partner for me actually felt like. I couldn't imagine dating someone I actually liked. Turns out, totally possible! So, I'm really happy to have been wrong about where I saw my life going, partnership-wise. [Brandon] is an incredible, incredible partner."
Gabourey's take on motherhood
© InstagramThe actress opened up about the struggles she faced becoming a mother.
The performer revealed: “My twins were, I think, 15 months old. We started shooting, and I was just at the beginning of losing myself to motherhood [that] I forgot that I was anything else. This woman is finding herself and reminding me that there's more to life than just being a mother. It is not everything that I am," per Pause/Rewind.
She continued: "I remember I have to give [my children] an example of what joy and fulfillment look like. They're free. I want them to see and feel and understand a life where they come first."
