Monique Angela Hicks (born December 11, 1967), known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. Mo'Nique started her career in stand-up comedy, which led an appearance in The Original Queens Of Comedy. From there, she landed a starring role in Moesha spin-off The Parkers alongside Countess Vaughn. The Parkers led to more opportunities for film and television, and in 2009 she landed what would be her breakout role in Precious as Precious's abusive mother. Her performance led to her winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Selected Filmography
- The Original Queens Of Comedy (2001) - Herself
- Baby Boy (2001) - Patrice
- Two Can Play That Game (2001) - Diedre
- Half Past Dead (2002) - Twitch's girl
- Soul Plane (2004) - Jamiqua
- Shadowboxer (2005) - Precious
- Domino (2005) - Lateesha Rodriquez
- Phat Girlz (2006) - Jazmin Biltmore
- Beerfest (2006) - Cherry
- Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) - Betty
- Farce of the Penguins (2007) - Vicky
- Precious (2009) - Mary
- Blackbird (2014) - Claire Rousseau
- Bessie (2015) - Ma Rainey, telefilm
- Almost Christmas (2016) - Aunt May
- Moesha (1999-2000) - Nikki Parker
- The Hughleys (2001) - Nikki Parker, guest appearances
- The Parkers (1999-2004) - Nikki Parker
- Charm School (2007) - Host
- The Mo'Nique Show (2009-2011) - Host
