Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique and her husband Sidney Hicks join Don Lemon to discuss pay disparities for black women in Hollywood, ongoing conflicts with industry professionals, importance of fair compensation, struggles with recognition, power dynamics in the entertainment industry, forgiveness in relationships, transition to horror genre, and standing up against mistreatment in Hollywood

Mo'Nique, a comedian and actress, joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a candid conversation. They discuss her disappointment with an incident involving Skip Bayless, her childhood dreams of fame inspired by Oprah, the excitement and challenges of Hollywood, unfair treatment in the industry, struggles faced by black women, boundaries and accountability in comedy, the discrepancy between show value and low payment, and the importance of holding people accountable.

Mo'Nique, a stand-up comedian and actress, shares uproarious tales from her experiences on The Queens of Comedy and The Kings of Comedy tours. She discusses deeply personal experiences, settles her lawsuit with Netflix, and challenges societal norms with her trademark humor. The podcast explores issues of unfair treatment in the comedy industry and the power of positive representation. Mo'Nique also discusses forgiveness, accountability, and her disappointment in Oprah and Tyler Perry. The episode concludes with her determination to fight for fairness and diversity.