Mo'Nique Explains Why She Called Whoopi Goldberg "The Help" 

For the past approx 60 years, every actor from tom hanks to tyler perry to meryl streep to jamie foxx, they've all done press junkets 'unpaid' (it's not unpaid) they got paid several millions of dollars and press junkets are expected and not drawn up in the contract. so she got them on the technicality that they couldn't sue her and was like GOTCHA BITCHES! I DON'T GOTTA WORK! HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW!!?? and then gets mad when Oprah and Tyler Perry and Whoopi Goldberg (and every other actor in the entire world) call her problematic. See you might think it's the 'truth' lpward90, but what you don't know is why you think that. Ask Lupita if she thinks doing a junket for Us is slavery, is she on Mo's side? No.

aeonjoey people dont get that tho

Okkkkkkkk

@@aeonjoey3dmy understanding is that she was paid very little to play that part, something like 50k and she did the press interviews locally as she was obliged by contract. They asked her to do the international interviews but she wasn’t obligated or compensated for it. All these big stars get paid millions and she, who is a big start and Oscar winner, gets paid so little is embarrassing

Monique comparing an all expense paid trip to the South of France for 2 weeks to promote her own work in a movie she's a contender for an Oscar in, to slavery is not only got damn ignorant is immensely offensive. She need a to be schooled on what slavery ACTUALLY looks like...and it doesn't involve sipping champagne on a yacht.

Love this 💯

Not really...

I still love Mo but everyone is not going to see things her way. A person can be telling the truth but if presented the wrong way no one will listen. Thats what she has to understand.

Point blank they do it's annoying.

Nobody cares. Who is she?

Uhm.. isn't she the one constantly looking for things to dislike and being nasty to everyone?! I think people should rather think before they wriite or open their mouth.. unless you're a bitter, attention seeking, self loathing bitch. Go back on your meds Mo!

Well Whoopi got suspended for opening her big mouth 🤣🤣🤣🤣 karma

Slavery mentality

It sure did. She still repeating it today lolll

School her on working for free or bare minimum.

Mad & classy...not trashy....God gonna have to work on this one ...he aint forgot you...so sit down be humble

@Kevin Tideson I think she's hurt and it looks to me they all were telling her to bend over and take it do whatever it takes

Its obvious Monique is hurt but she has brought a lot of stuff on herself. She made some bad business decisions. Now it's her against the world. Everybody done did her wrong. She need to take some responsibility for her own actions. Not once has she been humble enough to admit to things she's been wrong about.

Producers and casting directors have the right to not want to work with her.

@@cbeyond1957 - Have you not heard , Bad things happen to Good people?

I don't blame them for not wanting to pay her to promote. They were already willing to put her in good accommodations. But don't be mad when she said no

⁠@@dailydevotionals8428U sound absurd. They offered her a free week’s stay in France & to upgrade her room. What kind of accommodation is that? She fulfilled her duties wit Lee Daniels production who is the ONLY company she had a contract with. They wanted her to travel overseas to promote for free. U saying u don’t blame them for not wanting to pay her because of the “accommodations” is wild. Who’s working for an upgraded room & a week’s stay in France when u are on her level of success? Lol the jokes write themselves.

The only people who feel the way you do are people who have absolutely no idea how the movie business works.

Same ! The bonnet chronicle in all I totally agree with her with everything she says every time I see a bitch outside with the bonnet on and I’m like did you not see what Monique said bitch

Not meaning any disrespect to Ms.Monique but how did she get in anyway? It's not any business of hers.Why is she in the media saying anything. Ms. Goldberg is a very wise and capable person. She can handle her own affairs.

Good

Ms. Goldberg has been in entertainment industry for many years. She knows very well how it goes and what happens when you speak out of turn. I believe she may leave.

Great for you. Sounds like you're in a different profession. Monique has lost in the long term.

I agree

The problem with that is her truth is only HER truth and not necessarily the truth for everyone else

Yesssss I agree too

Whoopi thinks if you’re not lynching, you’re not racist.

Her truth is going to get her in a lot of trouble and Sidney would have taken the money and run.

She speaking truth

She needs to move the F on. Everybody she is talking about are doing their thing and making their coins.

getting an award from the white establishment is not winning. especially a movie about being a maid. Really!!

@@outofbounds8561 those were the times and that movie was showing what black women overcome

You're ignorant

You have no idea what you're talking about. It was a low budget film, so no, she was not underpaid. She was paid what was within the budget.

​@@GalaxyNexus1 even after the movie made way more than projected she benefited nothing from it, then they wanted her to go overseas and do more work for free when she already did everything in her contract.

I just see a lot internal pain in her. I think most of us feel so helpless for her. Especially with that manager of hers.

@@yvanlimbal131 That was Deep 😂😜

@@dallasbridge9999 no. No you don't. Interns are not always paid if eve. Community service workers are not paid if they volunteer. Some ppl do it for a future job or experience or to HELP the community. .

yeah, her manager literally sits in meetings and makes himself the subject of the meeting when it's about a deal she's doing. he's yelled at executives about himself making deals with "40 and 50 year old men when I was 19" like that has anything to do with anything. such a child man.

She doesn't know how Hollywood works. She thinks you trade time for money. Hollywood doesn't work that way. She and Sidney don't know how to negotiate. She doesn't know how to sell herself and bring value to the table. She expects people to give her something because she won an award once. If she doesn't like the results, she can learn to play the or do her own thing. It's that easy.

Julia Smith Say what, blood!?!

@@joncampos5551 what I said cuzz

or you know, part of a job. actors who get paid multiple millions of dollars for a role, and who are famous enough to create a draw by talking to press about it - also happen to not be paid per appearance, it's just expected because actors usually want to do that so that the film makes more money - because they get 'points' they get a percentage of the films box office and sales. so her refusing to do the press junkets is literally throwing her own money away and other people's. it's not working for free, it's kind of like working on commission - if she raises awareness about a movie by making appearances, the movie does better in the box office and she makes more money.

@@aeonjoey3d your missing shit lmao

And that's why Whoopi is rich and has been working since 1984 and Monique has been broke, borrowing money and telling the same story since 2010. I stan for Whoopi. 🤷

Are you saying: E.mmy G.rammy O.scar T.ony?

@@yaheard215 yep that's what she's saying

Ya Heard lol yeeaa 🙌🏾

Darian Domonick Davis Is she even EGOT?

That doesn't matter!!!!! Monique has integrity and self respect 🙌

This is the time the universe want you to speak truth. And society want to hear truth rather than a lie.

What Monique doesn't get is that this 'going with the flow' thing is in every field and in all situations, not just the entertainment field. You often have to pay to play. Some people are too cool for that-and this is what it gets you. Just as an example. Fashion Designer come ups often have to intern for free before they are taken on staff. Some say it's almost like servitude-other people say-that is how the game is played. She thought she was bigger than that already, so she didn't have to pay anymore but not sure it is always for her to decide when this happens. Personally, I do think there is a time when you say 'no more' if you are unfairly in that 'waiting period', so to speak, for too long. Most people agree (except Monique) that she had not finished paying her dues. Had she waited and not gotten her due and then complained-more people would have been on her side. Now, she just looks bad. Her peers are forgiving and I do see them giving her another chance but who knows when it will happen and in entertainment 1 year is like 10 as time passes.

@Roderick McKinney Same thing happened to Sally Fields (the actress in Norma Ray)-she got an Oscar and it was crickets for her for a while. She is not the only one this happens to.

So far everything she's sayin is truth.. look at Whoopi now

Well. We can conclude that the reason why she is not on the big screens and such is because her name is being bashed ! She had taking a break and is standing up for all black actors and comedians . And she is doing a great job at it !!

@@tyriahderrick5346 well said

Exactly. It is laying the groundwork further future career earnings. Akin to an unpaid intern that later turns into a full-time job.

​@@pam0626traveling to promote something for free after completing your contractual obligations is slavery. When you sit and allow people to tell you to do a job for little to nothing and on the next one it will be better you spend your whole life waiting for that better that they keep telling you about, which is every black actor right now. Taraji, Viola who is even more seasoned they've been told that there whole life.

​@@pam0626 and to further my point tell me one white actor that has promoted a movie for free especially considering she was in the acting business for years before precious.

@@shamaiahellis8810 OMG - you make it sound as if Oprah/Tyler were asking her to fly into a war zone. It was the Cannes Film Festival, the most prestigious film festival in the entertainment industry. Any actor, regardless of color/nationality would kill to have one of their films represented at the festival, much less have the opportunity to do PR with foreign press, as those interviews are televised around the world. Monique was pound wise, dollar foolish. She missed a huge opportunity to meet new filmmakers and casting directors, and network with fellow a-list actors. Sometimes, you have to put the money aside and see the bigger picture.

@@shamaiahellis8810 Many actors do free PR. They LIVE to be seen on the red carpet.

Tf lol dumb

The Real Tamartian I'm with you on it. I know what is like to go up against Goliath and everyone chastises you for doing what's right ✊🏿

COOOSH Me too, which is why I understand her and where she’s coming from. She’s stood her ground and has never backed down. I admire her!

Monique dont care. They just pissed she will continue speaking the truth. But thats wht she does

@AKAT1980 they don't get it. And as long as social media letting them speak, I don't think these young kids would ever get it.

@AKAT1980 , 💯

'Her manager has one client' bruhhh😖😖😂😂😂😂😂

@@jojobean9260 fkn troll.. talk shit about black people but got a whole bunch of black singers in your liked playlist.. gtfo.

@@HungarGaming why not talk shit abt blk people lol you talk shit abt whites and you like white singers ffs what's your point.... Is it illegal to talk shit abt blk people nope You never like hearing the truth or acknowledge when you are wrong Now go tell your slavery story walking bitch

Kenya Hampton yeah but Whoopi’s acting gigs have always sucked...she doesn’t get lead roles in good drama pieces and she’s always supporting role just like every other black actress who has won best supporting actress Oscar (Octavia spencer, lupita, whoopi)...viola davis is the only exception with “the help” and she lost the Oscar to Meryl Streep....where is Halle berry?? After they win oscars they either conform to low paychecks that other white actresses don’t get or they just stop working in acting...Monique is standing up for something real...she’s not perfect but it’s true....Whoopi is just going with the flow...she got money but she’s not doing anything to change the system...just my thoughts 😊

You totally missed the point and should hush. Smmfh

Oh so it's alright in your opinion to be treated unfair as long as you get thrown a couple of dollars huh? You see how you think. Now, here Monique comes along and takes a stand so black women like yourself can be treated equal and you make a foolish comment like that. Wether you realize it or not, she is standing for you too Kenya. Peace and love.

Monique is constantly insulting all the successful black people in Hollywood, some of whom gave her opportunities. She calls them c00ns, "the help", "slaves", she tells them to suck her d*ck. She claims she hates these people so much and that they have no integrity, but she's fighting to be one of them? It just doesn't make sense.

peanutjelly Look, I don’t agree with “all” of her tactics and you can’t say she insults “all” women in Hollywood. Also, you can’t say she’s fighting to be one of them when her stance has mainly been about fair pay from what I’ve seen.

just like the Aunt Vivian from Fresh Prince. She used to have a lot of RU-vid beefs too.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

That’s not saying much

She is doing too much. She is bringing personal feelings to work. I can't bring to every job my irritations and expect to keep the job. Trying so hard to be "real" will take the food off your table.

exactly she needs to humble herself get back on the grind and be the icon and legend she is.

Monique had a hit tv show for years and then won an Oscar. She simply made a choice to stop accepting unequal treatment and unequal pay.

Exactly! She is doing too much. She is bringing personal feelings to work. I can't bring to every job my irritations and expect to keep the job. Trying so hard to be "real" will take the food off your table.

I’m definitely choosing Monique over Whoopi in a heartbeat Whoopi don’t care about her own people and I’m a black man she definitely don’t gives two shits about me all the man she dated and married were white man she even was dating a white guy that did black face and clowned her

Not the same situation bud

bako jeremiah my only question is how are they trying to help her? They’ve all basically said do what they ask you to do

Monique is very blessed!

@ @remusicluveer@ Because word of MOUTH is powerful! I'd receive business by people who used my service before and recommended my services to another client. Do you think any of those top executives including BET is going to recommend Mo'Nique for their next project or movie? Nope! Hollywood is more about connection than anything. So... some of you guys are CLOWNS... do you think you call your boss a bitch and suck by d### and still have a job? Nope!

Yall are all wrong they wanted her to do the work for free and get paid nothing yall crazy. I bet they would've paid beyonce for promoting and she doesn't have half the acting skills as monique

Is a difference in helping somebody

Where else could she make a living being a racist.

Whoopi not even happy in her own skin and she hate black men all of her marriages are with white dudes smh she the definition of a self hating black woman

@@Clout4k or white men treat her better than black men

Name seven critically acclaimed our award-winning film movie television show that Whoopi Goldberg have produced that Whoopi Goldberg have written on that Whoopi Goldberg has directed

@@thr3385 Listen, it's hard to get a film or t.v. series made. Better yet you can film it but will they come? Under writing a film is costly. Monique has been in this industry for at least 25 years, and by her NOT wanting to comply with her contract for PRECIOUS, she essentially breached her agreement. So no producers are going to take the risk and invest in any of her projects

@@LadybugMecca100 She actually did exactly what her contract required. This is why she wasn't sued or suffered penalties. They wanted her to do something that was NOT in her contract. Something that wasn't even asked of until AFTER the fact. She said no so she could go home and be a MOTHER and a WIFE. but I guess the world feels she should be an ass licker. SMH.

Completely missing the point. It’s not about money and accolades when you’re compromising your integrity. No amount of recognition or money should cause you to have to sacrifice yourself (body, mind and soul).

U missed the message.

boys like kevin dont research before speaking so lets educate him 1) she was contracted by the screenwriter to do 5 scenes not not not by the company who later bought the rights after after it showed at cannes so if the new company wants a co star to promote then pay her for that she isnt the lead lead lead star 2) kevin thinks every actor gets a promotion budget of top he dsnt research obviously 3 if it wasnt free kevin and she didnt sign with this new company kevin than how was she to pay for planes and hotels during this 3-6 week promo trip they never offered to pay her for it 4 she is bank rolling that vegas show so she is paying herself to promote hopefully kevin gets a businees book to read soon

@@mrresearchteachespolitics4216 well said

She for filled her obligation for the movie and to promote the movie. She was only contractual obligated to promote in the USA. She did so good that they wanted her to promote it overseas after the movie blew up in the USA. They didn't want to pay her to promote overseas. They just got very greedy

@@mrresearchteachespolitics4216 The goal of submitting a film to any festival is twofold First, it's to garner a buzz publicity the second is to SELL the film, meaning to secure a distributor. Someone who can handle the marketing promotions and placement of the film. Having worked for the company who under wrote this film let me take the time to edify you!. First, she didn't contract with the screen writer. So that's the first lie she told. Two every essential character of a movie is obligated to participate in the press junkets be it local or international, that is what they are for to promote the film..So for her to say she didn't know is yeah another lie, it was part of her contract. Her issue was she wanted additional monies to complete the job she was already hired for.

She actually did exactly what her contract required. This is why she wasn't sued or suffered penalties. They wanted her to do something that was NOT in her contract. Something that wasn't even asked of until AFTER the fact. She said no so she could go home and be a MOTHER and a WIFE. but I guess the world feels she should be an ass licker. SMH.

LOL. Promoting a movie you star in and have buzz about is not selling your soul and will only HELP your career. Why don't YOU get THAT? 🤔

Now, why would she do that? For what?

Are you gonna keep her warm at night?

She means as a manager, not a spouse.

It seems to me that he is only refusing to let his wife be taken advantage of.

@@vizionlife But he doesn't have any other clients or a track record of success in Hollywood. If he doesn't understand what's standard in Hollywood, how does he know if his wife is being taken advantage or not? She's on a crusade complaining about not getting paid to promote a project, but no other actor seems to agree with her. This is what's standard in Hollywood and if she had a competent manager, she would know that and still have a career. I agree with the original poster, Monique needs a real manager.

Agreed. She's arrogant

That oscar she won fucked her head up!!!! She's not humble anymore. That Oscar was blessing and curse for.

It's only y'all young or uneducated folks that think that..

@@stankpaige4083 wjat are u talkin about. For one at 0:11 "i love that y'all love what i say" isnt that being full of yourself?

@@johndelacruz4899 Very arrogant. But she's an example to all of us. How not to do it. When we're blinded. I'm trying to learn from her. In that case all of this wouldn't have been for nothing😂🙏🏻🙏🏻

And on top of that, she only works 4 days a week.

@@connieclark1123 & sitting down talking is her "work"

The problem is you are only focusing on the money, everyone on the right, left and centrist think that whoopi and the women on the view are a joke not to be taken seriously. Go to any comment section and they are regularly called "the clucking chicken show". Any person who knows what they are taking about humiliates them regularly and joy has to insult them, talk over them and has to get those empty forehead clapping seals they call an audience to yell over them.

Facts.

@Tat Bas She is asking for others to boycott her cause .She had no problems until her career started taking a dive.