Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique
Monique Angela Hicks, known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. She first gained fame for her role as Nicole "Nikki" Parker in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian hosting a variety of venues, including Showtime at the Apollo. Mo'Nique transitioned to film with roles in such films as Phat Girlz, and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. In 2002, she with other female comedians earned a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth11 December 1967
CityBaltimore, MD
CountryUnited States of America
My character, Taylor McKessie, is a little bit brighter in the math and science department than I am... okay, a lot.
I have a gajillion headbands - yellows, pinks, reds, blues. I'm obsessed.
I'm good in the kitchen. I can cook seafood, collard greens, black-eyed peas.
Dancing on 'Dancing With The Stars' really broadened my fan base. I jumped off the stage backwards one week, and so many women come up to me now and say, 'You're so brave. I can't believe you put yourself out there like that'. If that inspires some girl out there, then great, because boys aren't the only ones who get to have fun. We get to have fun too.
I'm an adventurer. I believe in being bold and brave - and taking risks. Even if I'm afraid of something, I'll still have a go at it.
I was babysitting the night High School Musical premiered last year. I watched with the kids and we sang along to the lyrics. I was making $12 an hour.
I play so young because of my looks.
In case of emergency, do whatever your best friends tell you to do!
I'm very sentimental and ambitious. I like to be relaxed and I like to live a peaceful existence, but that's very difficult considering I'm very neurotic. On the inside, I'm very chilled - but on the outside I'm a big mess of worry!
I love the idea that somebody is going to compare me to my character or think that I am like my character when they see me. I feel like that is a role that I am willing to fulfill.
I think it is important for girls to see movies where it is not all just about 'the boy' or it's simply being about 'the relationship' or 'Am I pretty enough?' or 'Am I cute enough?'.
When I get recognized, every time feels like the first time.
I really understand the idea of pride and honour. I have that in my family, so I understand it completely.
You have to split, bend over backward, touch our toe to our heads to get recognized.