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Monique Angela Hicks (née Imes; born December 11, 1967), known mononymously as Mo'Nique, is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Grammy Award.
- Myelle Kaye
- Monique Angela Imes, December 11, 1967 (age 55), Woodlawn, Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S.
- 1990–present
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My Name Is Mo'Nique (2023) 15 Videos. 99+ Photos. Mo'Nique received a standing ovation when she stepped on stage for the first time in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, giving her confidence to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian.
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Feb 4, 2020 · CNN — When Mo’Nique won the best supporting actress Academy Award in 2010 for her performance in “Precious,” she thanked her husband for showing her that “sometimes you have to forgo doing...
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Jun 27, 2023 · Mo’Nique’s Stand-Up Special Is Here: Everything You Need to Know. The legendary comedian returns to the mic in My Name Is Mo’Nique. By Ingrid Ostby. June 27, 2023. After you watch this stand-up set, you’re going to understand who Mo’Nique really is.
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Feb 9, 2023 · Mo'Nique talks about her return to Hollywood, her roles in "BMF" and "The Reading", and her upcoming Netflix special. She shares how she rebuilt her career after an Oscar win, a discrimination lawsuit, and a public feud with Lee Daniels and Oprah Winfrey. She also reveals how she worked with 50 Cent and his team to craft her character in "BMF".
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Learn about the life and career of Mo'Nique, the Oscar-winning actress and comedian who starred in Precious (2009) and The Parkers (1999). Find out her family, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
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Mo’Nique, American actress, stand-up comedian, and talk-show host, known for her bawdy humor and dramatic gravitas. She starred in the sitcom The Parkers (1999–2004) and toured with the Queens of Comedy in 2000 before winning an Oscar for her portrayal of a damaged character in Precious (2009).