Grio100: Mo’Nique, a comedienne with serious talent
By Talia Whyte
Mo’Nique made a career for herself as a brash but smart comedienne, breaking down barriers in the entertainment world for plus-size women of color. But her latest role as Mary Lee Johnston in the highly acclaimed and awarded film Precious has helped her reach Hollywood’s A List.
Funny enough, the Baltimore native was working as a telephone sex operator when she got her first shot at comedy at the Baltimore Comedy Factory Outlet only after her brother Steve dared her to perform. This led to other stand up opportunities and acting roles, including Showtime at the Apollo and Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam.
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