Monique Angela Hicks, born December 11, 1967, is an actor, talk-show host, and stand-up comedian who is professionally known as Mo’Nique. Some people know Mo’Nique for her odd humor — the bawdy kind that makes you squirm, just a bit. Mo'Nique received a standing ovation when she stepped on stage for the first time in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, giving her confidence to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. After numerous stand-up performances, she took a leap forward with one of the starring roles in The Parkers (1999). Mo'Nique's huge international breakthrough came with her performance in the independent feature film Precious (2009), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and over 30 other major award