Gabourey Sidibe, the acclaimed actress known for her role in “Precious,” recently provided a glimpse into the delightful yet challenging world of parenting her nearly two-year-old twins. During an event in Los Angeles, she shared with PEOPLE magazine that her little ones, Cooper and Maya, have already started to articulate some rather unexpected vocabulary that is raising eyebrows in the household.
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At just 23 months old, the twins have been described as “advanced” by their doctors, which has added an extra level of excitement—and perhaps a bit of anxiety—for Sidibe and her husband, Brandon Frankel. With a touch of humour, Sidibe revealed that the twins have been keeping them on their toes, already expressing their preferences through more colourful language during their daily routines. “I’m actually three months into the terrible twos,” she said, highlighting the challenges of managing toddlers who can voice their opinions—often with surprising eloquence.
The actress recounted an amusing incident where her children had adopted a particular curse word. According to her, when something doesn’t go their way, such as dropping a toy, they might exclaim, “Oh s—!” This has left Sidibe in a somewhat humorous predicament: “I have to ignore it,” she confessed, “but when they are a little older, we’ll be like, ‘Stop!’”
Despite the challenges, Sidibe maintains that she and Frankel are doing their best not to laugh when confronted with their twins’ unexpected linguistic choices. The couple tries to remain serious, aware that laughter could unintentionally encourage the behaviour. Sidibe candidly admitted, “It’s terrible when a baby curses. That’s a failure on us. We should have stopped cussing a long time ago, but we didn’t know that they were going to be advanced.”
The couple recently celebrated Christmas with their children, sharing festive moments on social media. Frankel posted photos of the family in matching African-print pyjamas—a cherished family tradition aimed at honouring Sidibe’s cultural heritage. Captioning his post, he expressed his excitement for the holiday season, stating, “This is our Super Bowl,” implying that the joy of seeing their children open presents surpasses even the most significant events.
Their social media timeline reflects the couple’s commitment to family bonds and traditions. During their twins’ first birthday in April, Frankel shared heartfelt messages celebrating their growth and personality. The twins were dressed adorably in coordinating onesies, marking the occasion with love and pride that Frankel enthusiastically conveyed to his followers. He wrote: “Can’t believe a whole year of loving you has gone by. You make your Mum and me so proud every single day!”
As the twins continue to advance in both age and vocabulary, Sidibe and Frankel are engaging in the delightful chaos of parenting, including navigating the inevitable challenges that come with it. The actress expressed her appreciation for witnessing her children grow and develop their personalities, noting their curiosity and emerging sense of independence.
Watching Cooper and Maya learn and interact with the world is a source of joy for the couple. Sidibe used her platform to highlight the bittersweet nature of early parenthood—the love, the laughter, and the occasional chaos that accompanies raising toddlers. The actress and her husband remain optimistic about the wonderful journey ahead, eagerly anticipating the milestones yet to come.
As they embrace these lively toddler years, Gabourey Sidibe and Brandon Frankel continue to exemplify the joys and challenges of parenthood, proving that love and laughter often go hand in hand, even amid the occasional curse word.