Monica Imes, professionally known as Mo'Nique, is a renowned American comedienne and actress, born on December 11, 1967. She initially gained fame through her appearances in the UPN series The Parkers and established herself as a talented stand-up comedian, hosting various venues, including the prestigious Showtime at the Apollo.
Mo'Nique's transition to film led to notable roles in Phat Girlz and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. However, it was her villainous performance in the 2009 film Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire that garnered her widespread critical acclaim. For this outstanding performance, she received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award.
Mo'Nique's achievement marked a significant milestone in the history of African American actresses in the film industry. She became the sixteenth African American actress to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the fourth to win. Moreover, she is the twelfth individual African American to win an Oscar for acting, and the seventh winner during the decade of the 2000s.
In addition to her film career, Mo'Nique hosts The Mo'Nique Show, a late-night talk show that premiered in 2009 on BET.
