Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique is the stage name of American comedian and actress Monique Angela Hicks, known for her bold, unapologetic humor and dramatic roles.
She won an Academy Award for her performance in *Precious* (2009).
Her name has become associated with speaking bluntly about industry politics: She went full Mo'Nique on them.
Solo comedic performance
- humorAmusing quality
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
hilarious · wit · satire · parody · slapstick · sketch · improv · banter
Academy's golden award
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
- SAG AwardActors' guild trophy
- BAFTAUK film awards organisation
- nominationFormal candidate selection
accolade · trophy · ceremony · recognition · honors · victory · prestige · critically acclaimed
Endearing name for beloved
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- performanceCarrying out a task
- rolePosition or part
scene · monologue · dialogue · audition · script · director · casting · ensemble
Broadcast featuring host-guest conversations
- emceeCeremony host
- interviewFormal questioning session
- guestWelcomed visitor
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
spotlight · charm · charisma · banter · late-night · sidekick · monologue · opening
Internal sense of value
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
- industry standardsAgreed-upon sector norms
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
pay equity · blackballing · courage · resilience · determination · speaking out · controversy · unapologetic
stand-up
Solo comedic performance
punchline · hilarious · wit · satire · parody · slapstick · sketch · improv · banter · shtick
Oscar
Academy's golden award
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
- SAG AwardActors' guild trophy
- BAFTAUK film awards organisation
nomination · accolade · trophy · ceremony · recognition · honors · victory · prestige · critically acclaimed · achievement
Precious
Endearing name for beloved
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- performanceCarrying out a task
role · scene · monologue · dialogue · audition · script · director · casting · ensemble · method
talk show
Broadcast featuring host-guest conversations
audience · spotlight · charm · charisma · banter · late-night · sidekick · monologue · opening · celebrity
self-worth
Internal sense of value
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
- industry standardsAgreed-upon sector norms
Hollywood · pay equity · blackballing · courage · resilience · determination · speaking out · controversy · unapologetic · boundaries
Mo'NiqueEllen DeGeneres
Jerry Seinfeld · Jim Gaffigan · Bill Cosby · clean comedy · Sinbad