Mo'Nique
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Mo'Nique is a actress from United States (age 58).
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Mo'Nique
- Born
- December 11, 1967
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- Age
- 58 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
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- Nationality
- 🇺🇸 United States
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- Profession
- Actress, Business Leader
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Biography
Mo'Nique is 58 years old, an actress, from United States.
Monique Angela Hicks (née Imes; born December 11, 1967), known mononymously as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. She debuted as a member of The Queens of Comedy and earned recognition as a stand-up comedian. In 2002, she received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. She transitioned to mainstream roles starring in the UPN series The Parkers (1999–2004) and the films Phat Girlz (2006) and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008).
Mo'Nique received critical acclaim for her performance in the film Precious (2009), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the fourth African-American woman to win the award, in addition to accolades at the BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. After hosting her talk show The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2011), she earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the HBO film Bessie (2015) and later starred in Lee Daniels' Netflix film The Deliverance (2024).
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Won |
| 2010 | Golden Globe Award | Won |
| 2010 | Academy Award | Won |
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