[Originally posted as FOF #1409 \u2013 We Love Mo\u2019Nique, Jul 7, 2011.]
One of the most fabulous Oscar winners in recent years is Mo\u2019Nique\u2013 last year she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her stunning portrayal of Mary Jones, the vicious cruel mother in the critically acclaimed film \u201cPrecious: Based on the Novel \u2018Push\u2019 by Sapphire.\u201d
Her husband and writing partner Sidney Hicks recommended she take the unusual role because he felt that the film would have the power to save lives, but Mo\u2019Nique was stunned when she discovered that playing the horrible character would save her own life.
Join us as we talk to the very funny queen of sass, Mo\u2019Nique, about her amazing journey from stand up comedian to Oscar winning actress and what\u2019s happened to her since she won the award.
MO'NIQUE: https://moniqueworldwide.com
\u27a4 Her devoted fight for Marriage Equality as part of the LGBT community and being a rainbow mom.
\u27a4 How Precious director Lee Daniels convinced Mariah Carey not to wear any makeup in the film.
\u27a4 Her live concert special from a women\u2019s prison- \u201cI could have been your cellmate!\u201d
\u27a4 Mo\u2019Nique answers all your hard questions- about Oprah, Barbara Walters, Richard Pryor, and why Holllywood struggles with diversity.
An amazing show with one of the funniest ladies of comedy. You don\u2019t want to miss it!
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