Gabourey Sidibe and Brandon Frankel have celebrated their five-year marriage anniversary, which is often overlooked due to Frankel's recent health scare. The timing of the anniversary changed when Frankel revealed that he had undergone surgery for Stage I papillary thyroid cancer. Sidibe's relationship has been described as a grounded relationship, presenting it as something lived, not staged. The couple's public engagement has been met with criticism, with Sidibe herself describing Frankel as her "safety net" and "security". The backlash around Sidibe’s relationship has always been the focus of attention. The relationship, despite being criticized for being perceived as fragile or improbable, has been viewed as a strong marriage.