Mo’Nique Biography | Wiki
Monique Angela Hicks famously known by her stage name Mo’Nique, is an American stand-up comedian, businesswoman, and actress.
Angela is best known for her work in stand-up comedy, debuting as a member of The Queens of Comedy.
In addition, Mo’Nique received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album back in 2002.
She made appearances in mainstream film and television having a starring role as Nicole “Nikki” Parker in the UPN series The Parkers (1999–2004), as well as appearing in Phat Girlz (2006) and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008).
In a similar manner to any other individual belonging to the black community, Mo’Nique tackles race issues in her stand-up routines, for instance at the Montreal Just For Laugh Festival in 2000: “White and black people, we’re just mad at each other, we don’t know why we’re mad at each other.
She played a significant role in Tony Scott’s thriller Domino, co-starring Keira Knightley and Mickey Rourke in 2005. Additionally, she landed the starring role in Phat Girlz, a comedy focusing on a hopeful fashion designer experiencing challenges in her quest for love and recognition in 2006.
As a significance of its success, the film earned back its $3 million production cost in its first weekend of release.
She previously worked as a customer service representative at the phone company MCI in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Her first comedy show performance was at the downtown Baltimore Comedy Factory Outlet.
Mo’Nique Age | How old is Mo’Nique?
Mo’Nique is 56 years old as of 2023. She was born on 11 December 1967 , Woodlawn, Maryland, United States. Mo’Nique celebrates her birthday on the 11 of December every year and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Mo’Nique Height | How tall is Mo’Nique?
Mo’Nique is a woman of average stature, she stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches ( 167.64cm ) and weighs around 93- 95 Kg.
Mo’Nique Family | Who are Monique’s parents?
When discussing her family background, Mo’Nique was born to parents Steven Imes Jr. ( father ) and Alice Imes ( mother ) on December 11, 1967, in Woodlawn, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States.
According to reports, Mo’Nique’s father, Steven Imes Jr., worked as a drug counselor while her mother was an engineer. Hicks is the youngest of four children. In a 2008 interview with Essence magazine, she disclosed that she had been a victim of sexual abuse by her brother Gerald from the ages of 7 to 11.
Eventually, he was convicted of abusing another girl and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Following the birth of her twin boys in 2005, Mo’Nique decided to sever all ties with Gerald.
Mo’Nique Siblings | Does Monique have a brother?
Gerald Imes, Millicent Imes and Steve Imes.
Mo’Nique Education
Talking about her academic qualifications, Monique attended Milford Mill High School in Baltimore County where she graduated from in 1985.
Upon completing high school, Mo’Nique proceeded to Morgan State University to further her studies in journalism. She attended the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland and graduated in 1987.
Mo’Nique Husband
She was first married to Calvin Watkins, an American sportswriter who she met in broadcasting school and had son Shalon Watkins, Jr. in 1990. However, Hicks would later describe this marriage as abusive. She was later married to barber Mark Jackson from 1997 to 200. Mo’Nique was then married to Sidney Hicks back in 2006.
Mo’Nique Children
She is a proud mom to Jonathan Hicks, David Hicks and Michael Hicks
Mo’Nique Twins
Reports state that Mo’Nique welcomed her twin sons Jonathan and David Hicks in October 2005, two months earlier than expected.
Mo’Nique Movie and Tv Shows
- Two Can Play That Game (2001)
- The Parkers (1999)
- Domino (2005)
- Beerfest (2006)
- Soul Plane (2004)
- Good Fences (2003)
- Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
- Almost Christmas (2016)
- Mo’Nique: I Coulda Been Your Cellmate! (2006)
Mo’Nique Awards and Honors
- Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2010 · Precious - Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2010 · Precious - Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress
2010 · Precious - BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2010 · Precious - Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
2010 · Precious - Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female
2010 · Precious - BET Award for Best Actress
2010 · Precious - National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
2010 · Precious - NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
2010 · Precious - Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2009 · Precious - New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
2009 · Precious - NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
2005, 2004, 2002, … · The Parkers
Mo’Nique Net Worth
She is estimated to be worth $13 million net worth as of 2024. Thanks to her successful career as an American stand-up comedian, businesswoman, and actress she has managed to gather all this wealth.
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