Mo'Nique
Known for
The American comedienne and actress Mo'Nique, born Monica Imes in Maryland, made her name in the series 'The Parkers' and on the stand-up stage before conquering Hollywood. Her decisive role came with 'Precious' (2009), where she composed an abusive mother of a harrowing rawness that won her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, in addition to the Golden Globe, the SAG and the BAFTA. She had earlier starred in comedies such as 'Phat Girlz' and hosted her own late-night program on BET. Capable of moving from brazen humor to the most uncomfortable darkness, she demonstrated in 'Precious' a dramatic intensity that surprised critics.
Mo'Nique
23 Movies
10 Series
The American comedienne and actress Mo'Nique, born Monica Imes in Maryland, made her name in the series 'The Parkers' and on the stand-up stage before conquering Hollywood. Her decisive role came with 'Precious' (2009), where she composed an abusive mother of a harrowing rawness that won her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, in addition to the Golden Globe, the SAG and the BAFTA. She had earlier starred in comedies such as 'Phat Girlz' and hosted her own late-night program on BET. Capable of moving from brazen humor to the most uncomfortable darkness, she demonstrated in 'Precious' a dramatic intensity that surprised critics.
Movies
Plays Mary
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
2009
Plays Jamiqua
Soul Plane
2004
Plays Dahlia
3 Strikes
2000
Plays Cherry
Beerfest
2006
Plays Betty
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
2008
Plays Cynthia Henry
The Deliverance
2024
Plays Twitch's Girl
Half Past Dead
2002
Plays Aunt May
Almost Christmas
2016
Plays Patrice
Baby Boy
2001
Plays Lateesha Rodriguez
Domino
2005
Plays Diedre
Two Can Play That Game
2001
Plays Precious
Shadowboxer
2005
Plays Claire Rousseau
Blackbird
2014
Plays Aunt Carla
Steppin: The Movie
2009
Producer
Plays Jazmin Biltmore
Phat Girlz
2006
Plays Peaches
Hair Show
2004
Plays Pyscho
Irish Jam
2006
Plays Emma Leeden
The Reading
2023
TV Shows
Plays Nikki Parker
The Parkers
1999
Plays Host
Showtime at the Apollo
1987
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Nikki Parker
Moesha
1996
Plays Lynette
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Plays Evetta Washington
Nip/Tuck
2003
Plays Jamiqua (voice)
The Boondocks
2005
Plays L'Amanda
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays Nikki Parker
The Hughleys
1998
Plays Boonnetta (voice)
The Proud Family
2001
Latest Trailers
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The Deliverance
Full Filmography
The Deliverance
Cynthia Henry
2024
Film
My Name Is Mo'Nique
Self
2023
Film
The Reading
Emma Leeden
2023
Film
Sleuth
Captain Edwards
2021
Film
Almost Christmas
Aunt May
2016
Film
Interwoven
Barbara
2016
Film
Blackbird
Claire Rousseau
2014
Film
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
Herself
2010
Film
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
Mary
2009
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mo'Nique and where are they from?
Mo'Nique is 58 years old, born on December 11, 1967 in Woodlawn, Maryland, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mo'Nique?
Mo'Nique is best known for roles in Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, Domino, Beerfest.
How many movies has Mo'Nique been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Mo'Nique has appeared in 20 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Mo'Nique's first movie?
The career of Mo'Nique began with 3 Strikes (2000).
What is Mo'Nique's most recent movie or series?
Mo'Nique's most recent release is The Deliverance, which premiered on August 16, 2024.
What TV shows has Mo'Nique appeared in?
On television, Mo'Nique has appeared in Nip/Tuck, The Boondocks, Ugly Betty, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Mo'Nique
1967-12-11 · Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
Monica Imes (born December 11, 1967) known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedienne and actress. Mo'Nique rose to fame in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian hosting a variety of venues, including Showtime at the Apollo. Mo'Nique transitioned to film with roles in such films as Phat Girlz, and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.
In 2009, she received critical praise for her villainous role in the film Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire. For this performance, she has won numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. She is the sixteenth African American actress to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the fourth to win. Overall, Mo'Nique is the twelfth individual African-American to win an Oscar for acting; and the seventh winner during the decade of the 2000s. She hosts The Mo'Nique Show, a late-night talk show that premiered in 2009 on BET.Mo'Nique, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.