Mo’Nique is no one other than the American comedian and actress. Let’s read further about Mo’Nique, her life, career, profession, love life, fame, family, and much more.
Short Bio
Mo’Nique was born on 11 December 1967 in Woodlawn, Maryland, United States. She is also known as Myelle Kaye. She is the daughter of Alice Imes and Steven Imes, Jr. She attended Milford Mill High School. Later, she attended Morgan State University. She graduated from the Broadcast Institute of Maryland in 1987. She has a total of 3 siblings named Gerald Imes, Millicent Imes, and Steve Imes.
Career and Profession
Before Mo’Nique came into the comedy industry, she was a customer service representative at MCI. She started her career in comedy at the downtown Baltimore Comedy Factory Outlet. She debuted in the industry with the TV series The Parkers. She also hosted various stand-ups at Showtime at the Apollo, Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam, and Thank God You’re Here. She currently appeared in the movie The Deliverance.
Social Media Presence
As per our research and knowledge, it is believed that Mo’Nique is currently available on social media platforms. She is currently active on Instagram. By looking at her Instagram profile, it is believed that she is sporty and enthusiastic. She likes to click her pictures and post them on Instagram. Moreover, she likes to stay in the limelight and media and live a glamorous life.
Notable Works
Following is the list of notable works of Mo’Nique:
- 3 Strikes,
- Half Past Dead,
- Steppin: The Movie,
- Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins,
- Bessie,
- Almost Christmas,
- Good Fences,
- The Boondocks,
- Mo’Nique’s Fat Chance,
- Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School,
- Love & Hip Hop: New York,
- Black Mafia Family,
- The Bernie Mac Show,
- Mo’Nique & Friends: Live from Atlanta – Showtime, and
- Mo”Nique: I Could Have Been Your Cellmate.
Why Is She So Famous?
Mo’Nique is famous among the netizens as well as the public. She is famous because she is an outstanding American comedian and actress. Her appearances in the movies and TV shows have attracted her followers. She lives a glamorous life and lives in the limelight. So these are a few reasons why she is so famous among the netizens as well as the public.
Net Worth
As per our research and knowledge, it is estimated that Mo’Nique has a net worth of more than $6 million. She has this much net worth due to her hard work and exceptionally good comedy skills.
Monique Love Life
Mo’Nique has married thrice in her life. She married sportswriter Calvin Watkins. They together had a son named Shalon Watkins, Jr. Unfortunately, due to some differences in the relationship they divorced. She alleged that this marriage was abusive to her.
Later, she married Mark Jackson in 1997. Unfortunately, they broke up in 2001 due to differences in the marriage.
Later, she married Sidney Hicks in 2006. They conceived twins before their marriage in 2005. They are living together happily even after 14 years of their marriage. She in an interview spoke that their marriage is an open marriage.
Conclusion
Mo’Nique is a famous celebrity among the netizens. She is successful in her life as well as her career. She is a loving and caring wife and mother. She takes care of her children very well.