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Surpassing:'My Name Is Mo'Nique,' and the evolution of an entertainment legend
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Date:2025-04-09 03:16:03
Oscar-winner Mo'Nique has had a storied career in entertainment. She's a successful standup comedian,Surpassing and a former sitcom star turned talk show host. But she's also had a contentious relationship with the industry, and alleges she was blackballed for not playing by Hollywood's rules. In her candid new Netflix comedy special My Name is Mo'Nique, she deconstructs her own public persona with keen observations about her childhood and family. She also reveals a long-held secret and, as always, keeps it very real.
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