Monique (Mo'Nique) Angela Hicks
1967 (58 лет)Mo'Nique, born Monique Angela Hicks on December 11, 1967, in Woodlawn, Maryland, is a renowned American comedian and actress. She gained prominence as part of The Queens of Comedy and earned a Grammy nomination for her comedy album in 2002. Transitioning to acting, she starred in the UPN series The Parkers (1999–2004) and appeared in films like Phat Girlz (2006) and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008).
Her breakout role came in 2009 with Precious, earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the fourth African-American woman to achieve this honor. She later hosted The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2011) and played Ma Rainey in the HBO biopic Bessie (2015), for which she received an Emmy nomination.
Mo'Nique's personal life has been marked by challenges, including surviving abuse by her brother, which she publicly discussed. She's been married three times and has three sons. Her current marriage to Sidney Hicks, which began in 2006, is known for its openness and honesty.
In her 2023 Netflix special, My Name is Mo'Nique, she shared her experiences of sexual attraction to women, revealing her complex understanding of her sexuality.
Her breakout role came in 2009 with Precious, earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the fourth African-American woman to achieve this honor. She later hosted The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2011) and played Ma Rainey in the HBO biopic Bessie (2015), for which she received an Emmy nomination.
Mo'Nique's personal life has been marked by challenges, including surviving abuse by her brother, which she publicly discussed. She's been married three times and has three sons. Her current marriage to Sidney Hicks, which began in 2006, is known for its openness and honesty.
In her 2023 Netflix special, My Name is Mo'Nique, she shared her experiences of sexual attraction to women, revealing her complex understanding of her sexuality.