Mo’Nique is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She has earned numerous accolades and nominations. In this article we will discuss her personal life, net worth, professional life, and more, so read ahead and grab all the information.
Early Life
Monique Angela Hicks, popularly known as Mo’Nique, was born on December 11, 1967, in Woodlawn, Baltimore County, Maryland. Her mother, Alice Imes, is an engineer, and her father, Steven Imes Jr., is a drug counselor. She has three older siblings. Mo’Nique was sexually abused by her brother Gerald from ages 7 to 11.
Education
She completed her high schooling at Milford Mill High School in Baltimore County in 1985. She then attended Morgan State University. In 1987, she graduated from the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland.
Love Life
She has been married three times and divorced twice. She first married her broadcasting school fellow Calvin Watkins, a sportswriter. She has a son Shalon Watkins, Jr. with him, born in 1990. But this was an abusive marriage. She was married to barber Mark Jackson from 1997 to 2001. Mo’Nique gave birth to twin sons Jonathan and David Hicks in October 2005 with Sidney Hicks. In 2006, the couple got married. Finally, this marriage came out successful and she has been living happily with him ever since.
Career
She started her professional acting career by portraying the role of Nicolo “Nikki” Parker on the UPN television series “The Parkers.” She gained recognition for her work in stand-up comedy as a member of “The Queens of Comedy.” Mo’Nique has appeared on many leading stand-up venues such as Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo, and Thank God You’re Here. In 2005, she played a significant role in Tony Scott’s thriller “Domino.” She was the lead character in the 2006 movie “Phat Girlz.” This is about an aspiring fashion designer struggling to find love and acceptance.
Her first play was “The Vagina Monologues,” produced by Eve Ensler in March 2002. It received Obie Awards. Mo’Nique hosted the first season of Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School on VH1, where she crowned Saaphyri as the winner. She also starred in her own late-night talk show, The Mo’Nique Show, which premiered on October 5, 2009, on BET.
Notable Works
- My Name is Mo’Nique
- The Parkers
- Phat Girlz
- Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
- The Mo’nique Show
- Bessie
- Love & Hip Hop: New York
Awards
Mo’Nique has received many awards including, the Screen Actors Guild Award, Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award, and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Grammy Award as well.
Net Worth
She has amassed significant wealth and fame over her career. She has an astounding $13 million net worth as of 2024. She is living a luxurious life with
Social Media Presence
Besides her acting career, she also runs a YouTube channel under the name @Mo’Nique Worldwide, where she uploads her workout videos and has more than 62K subscribers. She is also active on Instagram. Her account boasts 1.6M followers.
Conclusion
Mo’Nique is a well-known American comedian and actress. She has established her career through hard work, and determination. She keeps her personal life and professional life separate. She is also committed to her health.