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Paula Abdul 'cries at Precious screening'

Published Saturday, Nov 7 2009, 20:05 GMT | By Marcell Minaya
Paula Abdul 'cries at Precious screening'

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Paula Abdul reportedly cried during a screening of Harlem drama Precious.

The former American Idol judge shed tears at the showing at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, reports the New York Post.

Along with Abdul, in attendance were executive producer Oprah Winfrey, director Lee Daniels and Will Smith.

Precious, based on Sapphire's novel Push, is a coming-of-age film about an overweight teen who falls pregnant for the second time by her father. The award-winning adaptation stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey.

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