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Mo'Nique

American comedian and actress (born 1967)

This article is about the comedian and actress. For the name, see Monique. For not to be confused with, see Nique.

Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique at the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010

Born

Monique Angela Imes


(1967-12-11) December 11, 1967 (age 57)

Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.

Other namesMyelle Kaye
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actress
  • talk show host
  • author
Years active1990–present
WorksFull list
Spouses
  • Calvin Watkins

    (divorced)​
  • Mark Jackson

    (m. 1997; div. 2001)​
  • Sidney Hicks

    (m. 2006)​
Children4
AwardsFull list
Websitemoniqueworldwide.com

Monique Angela Hicks (née Imes; born December 11, 1967), known mononymously as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress.[1][2] She debuted as a member of The Queens of Comedy and earned recognition as a stand-up comedian. In 2002, she received a nomination for the Grammy

Funny and on point, Mo’Nique brings out the laughs from the stage to the audience every time.

Monique Angela Hicks is known professionally as Mo’Nique. This American professional comedian and actress was born in Baltimore, Maryland. As the daughter of engineer Alice Imes and drug counselor Steven Imes, Jr., she is the youngest of four children. She got her start in comedy at the downtown Baltimore Comedy Factory Outlet – after her brother had dared her to perform at an open mic night. She has since been a powerhouse of comedy and acting on stage and in film.

While making her name as a stand-up comedian and hosting a variety of venues, Monique first gained fame for her role as Nicole “Nikki” Parker in the television series “The Parkers” that aired on UPN. Mo’Nique soon transitioned to movies with roles in such films as “Phat Girlz” and “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins”. In 2002, she earned a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album, and in 2005 she played a significant role in the thriller “Domino”.

In 2009 Mo’Nique garnered critical praise for her role as the abusive Mary Lee Johnst

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Mo'nique's Bio

Mo’Nique Hicks is a multi-media powerhouse whose consistent, extensive body of work has captivated audiences in stand-up comedy, television, film, and literature. Follow the career of Mo’Nique for her upcoming appearances.

The award-winning comedienne’s career began 20 years ago after her brother dared her to take the stage for the first time in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. She received a standing ovation, which instilled the confidence that led to performances on “Showtime at the Apollo,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” “Apollo Comedy Hour,” HBO’s “Snaps,” BET‘s “Comic View,” The Montreal Comedy Festival, and Uptown Comedy Club. Before long, the single mother of one decided it was time to step out on faith and quit her job at the phone company so she could become a star. The rest is history. In 1999, Mo’Nique’s career took a quantum leap once she landed the starring role as Nikki Parker on “The Parkers,” UPN’s hit telev

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