Category: Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique Is Living Her Dream
Mo'Nique may be known as a comedianne, but she shows her acting chops as an abusive mother in the film 'Precious.' She knew how to play the role.
"Coming from being molested as a child, when [director Lee Daniels] said, 'I need you to be this monster,' well [I] knew who that monster was," she says.
Yet Mo'Nique says her real life is a far-cry from her past.
"When we're at home it ain't 'action and cut'," says the mom of 4-year-old twins, Jonathan and David, and a 19-year-old son, Shalon. "It's just like a playground in our house – nothing but fun and love."
Mo'Nique has also adopted a healthier lifestyle by giving up red meat, fried foods, and junk food (mostly: "I still love those d*mn Doritos, baby!").
"Big is still beautiful," says Mo'Nique, who went from a size 20 to a size 14. "Big healthy people are beautiful."
Did you venture out to see 'Precious' this weekend (if it's playing near you)? If so, what did you think?
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The 2009 AFI Festival 'Precious' Hollywood Premiere
I hope people go out and see this movie. I read the book (Push) many moons ago and it was tragic and unbelievable. A story that stays with you. A story that changes you.
Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Will Smith, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Olivia Wilde, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Lisa Edelstein, Paula Abdul, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon and Mo'Nique attended the 'Precious' premiere at the AFI Film Festival over the weekend.
I'm going to put the summary of the movie under the cut because there are some disturbing topics that are covered. Click on the continue reading link to read it.
Have you read 'Push' or are you planning on seeing 'Precious'?
The Ladies Of The 40th NAACP Image Awards
Check out the gorgeous ladies that arrived to the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards held last night in Los Angeles.
- Rosario Dawson in a gorgeous black cocktail dress. Love the back detailing.
- Mo'Nique kept it classic in a red dress and heels.
- Sanaa Lathan really brought the sexy back with a red LOW cut dress and black detailing.
- Tia Mowry was probably one of my favorites with a lovely black gown with vintage pin.
- Nia Peeples brought some color to the event in a bright satin pink dress with interesting neckline.
- Halle Berry looking... perfect.
I think almost everyone looked perfect with Rosario and Tia being among my favorites. Who do you think stood out the most? Which dress did you love, or hate?
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