Her start as a standup comedian might have been considered somewhat impulsive. Mo’Nique’s brother dared her to go onstage during an open improv comedy night, and she has been loving it ever since. Though work as a standup comedian can be grueling, Mo’Nique has stuck with it. Her perseverance built up her fame and she eventually got onto shows like Def Comedy Jam and Snaps. She impressed audiences enough for production companies to offer her a full special, such as her appearance at the Apollo.Moving into mainstream media, Mo’Nique starred in her own sitcom, UPN’s ‘The Parkers.’ Audiences couldn’t get enough of the show, and Hollywood saw serious potential in Mo’Nique’s performance. Along with receiving several awards for her show on UPN, film directors were offering her movie roles. Some of her most memorable movies include Soul Plane, Baby Boy, Half Passed Dead, Domino, and Two Can Play That Game.
Having always been a full figured woman, Mo’Nique decided to use her fame in a way that could help other women be more comfortable with their bodies. Her 2003 best-selling book, Skinny Women Are Evil, is a hilarious manuscript filled with empowering passages. After the success of her book, the Oxygen channel offered Mo’Nique the chance to have a reality show beauty pageant that focused on curvier women. The show, entitled F.A.T. Chance, pushed aside conventional concepts about beauty and showcased real women.
In recent news, Mo’Nique’s role as a violent and abusive mother on ‘Precious’ proved to audiences just how much talent and versatility this actress has. Her portrayal was so incredible that Mo’Nique won Best Supporting Actress from several awards committees, including the Oscars.
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