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 not Monique’s biggest fan but she’s absolutely right. White women get standing ovations for saying that they deserve more. They’re labeled as “Brave” and “Inspiring”. A black woman is labeled as “difficult” and “angry”.
@Anthony Gist She accepted a deal based on "friendship" and what she thought was integrity from Lee Daniels. She clearly states that she did not accept the role for the money. She stated that clearly in the video.She later came to discover she was the only one with the integrity. Lee clearly had none and she is not the only one who discovered that about Lee Daniels..just ask Dame Dash about that. She was not complaining about the deal she made with Lee. She was referencing the ancillary experiences that had nothing to do with Lee's production company. She clearly does know her worth as she has a million dollar comedy act going on in Las Vegas now. She is in an industry that attempts to push a particular narrative about black men and women and she is choosing to push back for the sake of all the little black girls that will be coming after her...All indications would show that she has a firm knowledge of the industry she has chosen. Tiffany Haddish..plays to the stereotype that hollywood is pushing...she gets the cookies. Eddie Murphy...false equivalency..men in hollywood generally tend to get paid more than women..although white men make far more than any black actor by comparison. If you identify as a black man( foundational black american/descended from the killing fields of slavery) then you know what is occurring in Hollywood...if you do not identify as black (yup....you Mr. Gist) why do you care about any of what you chose to write about???? Enjoy your day..Troll..nice try though...
@Anthony Gist Mo'Nique said she had the best agents and mana9who were white and was told they can get you the best deals and when they would go to negotiate a deal so they would come back and tell her "well we tried and this is the best we could get and next time it will come". Next time come and she doesn't get it and then her husband has to intervene because his wife isn't getting good deals.
@apolo kabali It seems there is more to the story than what has been put. But all in all I still stand by her getting paid what an actor of her standing should have been getting paid. I also think there are a lot of underrated actors/artists out there who aren't fully credited for how they've worked so hard to be percieved and recieve what they've worked for to obtain. From what she's explained in this video it seems not only should she be credited for who she was then but it is also a race issue in the industry. It's unjust. Racism put aside, being an artist or actress, most and a lot of the time, are taken for granted as well and advantage of.
When Monique produced email receipts on Lee Daniels offering her the role of Cookie Lyon (when he swore up and down he didn't), I started believing everything this woman has been saying about what goes on behind the scenes. She has not been proving untruthful yet and tides have turned on pretty much everybody that claimed she was in the wrong.
Yep. And, now, in 2020, she's had an historical, successful (first Black female) Las Vegas residency, and now has a comedy and friends special airing on Showtime (On Demand) this month. And, in both cases, Mo'Nique states that she and her Husband were treated fairly, both creatively and financially. I'm glad someone who speaks the truth, received good things from it, eventually.
People do what they can get away with. They thought that she would eventually go away and their side of the story would go down as the truth. They didn't count on her sticking to what she believes and the black community rallying behind her. Same shit happened with Katt. They forget that the new generations grew up on these people and when these generations gain positions of power, they make their dreams a reality. Donald grew up on Katt, so when he got his show, he put one of his idols on it. Bad deeds can't be hidden forever and in the digital age, it's getting harder and harder to assassinate someone's character based on lies. It was easy to do this shit before news spread so fast and there was a recording of everything.
And that's what I like about Tyler Perry cause he never lied about the situation and he reached out to her to help her even if it was too late he still made the effort to try to repair they're friendship...
Malachi Ben Yisrael MONIQUE AND KAT WILLIAMS ARE NOT SMART. YOU PICK YOUR BATTLES AND LEARN TO SWING AND GET OUTTA THE WAY WHERE THEY CANNOT SWING BACK.
@@antoinetteh.4108 Your missing the point. Watch her response to the front end of the deal in comparison to what White actors of her caliber would get...
Exactly. People talked so much shit when they saw the picture being painted by the ones that own the brushes. Now, all this time later, they're starting to see the real picture. You can't keep up a lie forever and now that people are speaking out about this shit, they see that Mo and Katt were the ones being sane and the picture around them was what was crazy.
I was not a Katt Williams Fan until he came under attack. And I developed a real appreciation for him but I was moved into action in support of him because I believe Unity is how we'll prosper.
Imagine being told 'I really got you paid 50,000' when you know you're worth so much more. It's as if he's rubbing it in her face, at the end of the day Mo'nique can act, do stand up, host and present. It's always black people putting down their own, shameful I'm disgusted he said that to her.
You only worth what people are willing to pay you. #facts. If you think you worth more do shit on your own & move tf on. All this bitter cry baby shit is old..
@@shannonjames5 Wow you totally Missed the point. This is why the Becky's of America get paid twice What a black would for much less Work. Keep being STUPID. See where it gets you. Sad thing is i Live no where near you, but i can Take you to any hospital, store or Resturant near you, and show you White people in management or the boss, while blacks working there never get those positions. Wake up.
@@mazzb305 well he damn sho ain't helping the situation. She done went from making movies to making RU-vid videos! He didn't have a career! He should have stayed out of hers.
@@deronreed2945 everyone that's currently Making "Movies" are also making "youtube videos". Also everyone that goes to the movies to watch movies also watch youtube videos. We are in a Much different era now sir.
She has an interview saying she has to allow him to sleep with other women to keep him happy. 😒 he's trash but she seems to really love him, even if it's blind love. Who am I to judge though?🤷🏾♂️
@@get2danews925 I agree!! & It's sad I'm a photographer, & when dealing with my RACE they always asking me for a deal or want me to shoot the pictures for FREE😠 & when Im dealing with white folks they always pay me & pay the deposit & tip a nigga!!!😁 It's really sad I go through bs with my own people.
@@quaweeguy How is that his fault? She agreed to 50k and 5% of the sales when the movie made 47.5 million. That doesn't even include DVD sales and downloads.
@@mslove8829 it was an independent movie that's how much they pay. Precious just happened to blow up. You don't get anymore money you get what you signed a contract for.
I'm so glad Monique is speaking to small New Black Media! Shame on Dr Boyce Watkins for dismissing Monique's claim! Shame on black women for not recognizing the importance of Monique's struggle!
I want this black woman narrative to stop. The narrative implies black men are getting benefits that black women don't. That isn't true, black men are considered bottom barrel is almost everything. When we shout black women have it bad we are ignoring that all black people have it bad, and black men have it much worse. We need to stop dividing ourselves into groups that no one care about. Woman, gay, man, comedian real thespian or whatever. We dont get equality and wont get it by saying look at the injustice. What Monique did right this time around was not taking the deal. Monique was worth 50k for precious, because she took it. If you give an Oscar worthy stereotypical performance for 50k, then you are worth 50k, if you don't then, you aren't. Pretty simple.
@@onlinesmurf : You're a fkn idiot. Monique had no problem with the 50k she agree to for doing Precious, she had a problem with them wanting her to promote the movie for free! she rejected the $500.000 for the Netflix deal they offered her because it was a shity deal with a shity contract she didn't ask for what Chris Rock was getting paid, that was Amy Schumer! Monique wanted just to be treated fairly!
In the movie “Precious,” Mo’nique gave one of the bravest, most heartbreaking, simply one of the best performances in the history of film. She should be making more movies.
@John Edwards It just seems like she wants what other actresses/comedians get, the same salary especially. I really don't follow too much celebrity gossip--I just like the performances--but i have seen Mo'nique on talk shows from time to time, and what I have noticed, is that she listens to all her critics. She doesn't talk over anyone. She weighs her answers, thinks before speaking. She calls even white men "my brother." I've been a fan since "The Parkers." She always made me laugh.
@@antoinettewatson1632 She must have recalled a lot of heartache and sadness because that performance had a realness that is seldom seen on the screen.
@@doveskylark How she played that character she was so on point like Jamie Foxx was when he played Ray Charles...I couldn't tell whether he was Ray Charles or Jamie Foxx that is how real his character was. She was a rare jewel that they got for cheap.
@@antoinettewatson1632 I agree. I also greatly admire the performance Mary J. Blige gave in Mudbound. I am very disappointed that there aren't more movies being made that feature these amazing performers.
Aisha, Maybe if she got a real Manager (one that knows the ins and outs of the business) and not her husband, she could have negotiated for more money plus Monique was not a big name actress before that movie.
John Edwards sorry this is NOT true! They wanted her to go promote WHILE she was going on tour and did NOT want to pay for dates she would have canceled. Paying for travel is NOT adequate enough to do press! She should have been paid to do press, and compensated for missing tour dates. 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
@@DJHollygrove Right I don't know who this John Edwards person but the facts are out there She was expected to go out promote a movie on her dime while doing her comedy
@John Edwards There are a lot of people who perfectly understand what she's complaining about. She's complaining about the inequality in the industry and the fear that many have to challenge the status quo. There are also many of the actresses you mentioned and others you didn't who back up what she is saying and just aren't as loud about it. I applaud her for being loud enough to be heard, even if not everyone understands. In fact her speaking out relates to many other businesses as well, not just the entertainment industry.
It's sad that Monique has been black listed because she speaks the truth about a business that expect people to sell your soul for the almighty dollar and lose your self respect and dignity in the process. Keep speaking out against them Monique.
Its not sad. Its just reality. Its like me walking into my job and talking about my co workers and bosses. Even if I'm right..I wont have that job for much longer lol
Thats not why shes been blacklisted. Shes black listed because she was difgi ult to work with and communicate with. Other people behind scenes have spoken out about her. She makes it seen its only those she mentions by name.
But she’s been in movies since Precious including the movie her and her husband produced after precious called Blackbird. No she haven’t been in big budget films like some of her contemporaries but she has worked. That blacklisted stuff was also a little added for extra measure because of that shitty deal with Lee and her fallout with Oprah over her not promoting Precious. I want her to continue to do big major stuff to me to keep harping on this this is not helping her as she’s going forward.
I just realized he had no clue about her star power. He was treating that $50,000 like it was something great. She gave a million dollar performance. She’s too aware. That was his problem.
@@skip031890 So having good black women in his life equates to not having a father? I guess you can't have both. So you either have a dad or a shitty mom. Smh.
I really have to give it to Mo'Nique she has become such an enlightened and well-spoken individual. The compassionate way in which she answered that last question convinces me that she's in a good place mentally and spiritually.
Monique need to sit her ass down somewhere. She blaming everybody else but herself. The peoples supporting her is an ass hole like she is. Yall so stupid. Oprah is still making her money while she bitching as well as yall still staying In the projects.
Yall keep telling her to stop talkin about this and move on but i could have sworn there was someone asking her questions and she's answering them.....it's not like she blogging or something
Sanders Ali I completely understand how ignorant she is and you are. This is make believe, she is very rich, in Hollywood, don’t listen to herrrrrrr, she’s deluded
@Roderick McKinney Exactly. She said in the video that she took the $50K because she believed in her friend and did it as a favor. Plus the 5% gross would have made up for the money she would have normally got as a lead actress in a normal budget film. The issue is that Lee messed her around and as we saw with the Dame Dash situation it seems to be his MO
@Janet Burrus To do exactly what she did (already), you must not have listened to the interview or the various interviews she's had about the situation.
She never had these problems until her inexperienced would be manager of a husband thinks he knows what he's doing. Not to mention the several people people whom talked about being white camera men and was talked down to because of their being white, again something that was not heard of until this man came along.
@Domo Jones no Tyler did not . tyler only tried to pay for her to go promote the movie at Cannes Festival not pay her to go to the Festival to promote it
@@tkc5898 Tyler did not offer to pay Monique what she was worth because Monique has said herself she agreed to the $50,000 as her form of payment to do the movie however she stated that she did not agree to promote the movie for free and also pay for expenses to go promote it. that is when Tyler Perry then offered but by then the damage was already done.
@Douglas Walker so she has to come out her pocket for airline tickets, wardrobe and hair, cab or uber driver, food, hotel expenses for going around to promote a movie.. That wasnt in her contract...So u saying she needs to pay out of pocket to promote a movie with her 50 thousand 🤔
By 2008 Mariah Carey's reputation as an actress was crap. All kinds of stupid demands on set, showing up 3-4 hours late, showing up under the influence, not learning her lines you name it.. here is a link to her pulling this crap even recently in 2017. www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/mariah-carey-infamous-diva-reputation-cost-cameo-article-1.3269716 but in 2008 Lee Daniels offered her a role letting her know he had almost no money to make the movie and would not tolerate any crap from her wasting his money or time and he would get somebody else if there was a problem. He told her you will take the money I offer you and like it. He is probably the only director that got her in line. And she is a multi-millionaire so she probably did not even care so much she just wanted a role.
What kills me is how the women stood up for the gay community and thet sat complicit while a gay judged her then on top of that LEE DANIELS HAD NERVES TO CALL OUT ALL STRAIGHT MEN LIKE GAY MEN CAN FIGHT# LIKE THEY HANDIDCAP BUT WOMEN IS BIG A FAT HE GOT DOME DAMN NERVES BE THE FORST ONES HOLLARING DONT JUDGE ME# BUT BE THE FIRST ONES TO JUDGE WOMEN
Good for her. I never really believed she was just "impossible" to deal with. She wanted HER MONEY!!! Shes a great actress/comedian and shouldn't be paid ANY LESS than any other comedian..... I LOVE how her husband stands by her side the ENTIRE TIME. FULLY SUPPORTING HER THROUGH THE ENTIRE THING. WHAT A BLESSING. True definition of love.
You fail to here that she said she also receive 5% of the gross and precious grossed over $68 million dollars I believe you can Google that and find out so that left her with $3,500,000 that went into her pocket clearly she stated that she receive 5% of the gross of the movie Precious
I say still needs to get rid of her husband as manager!🤨 He should not be talking nor be on platform with her, she is the star. He played his part in the Black Balling! He should have been a real manager and rented a theater, set up merchandise, got film crew etc. He would have the comedy show in can, sold it to Netflix etc., got the 💵💰for the show plus backend money! Her Oscar is equal to a Super Bowl ring , she should have been received by Directors etc., with better standard! What eve she asked they should have given it to her because she in now considered an A-lister Actress now!!!!🤨🤨🤨
@@politicaltwinkie2370 she knew the business. She knew that it would be hard for a black filmmaker to get a movie greenlit. She also knew that would be a big opportunity to expand her brand. She is employed, she has a residency in Vegas. I'm not quite sure what point you are trying to make.
Ray, if you think cussing out people on every job you get is knowing the business, and making a movie deal based on your perceived idea of 'friendship, if that is what you belie, fine. Not my words But Malibu View words, Monique went from the governor's ball to government cheese. Her decisions have made her poor. Monique is basically broke. But if you think that is NOT reflective of knowing the business, that too is fine. Yes Monique has a Vegas gig. It is the best gig she has ever had being in the business over thirty years, and it is less than a 200 seat venue. Chitlin circuits range in that same size. Monique, at one time, was with IMG management, an A list agency. They let her go based on her behavior. Sidney took over and ran her career off a cliff. When he was on the phone with Netflix they hung the phone up on him. Sidney said managing Monique career was the same as selling socks. No one in the business likes, needs, or respect Sidney. He can't get Monique work and he won't work. Your idea of someone knowing the business differs. So be it. I maintain Monique SHOULD know the business but she don't and Monique is not smart enough to what she don't know and should.
To be fair, like Mo said, they didn't know the film would perform as well as it did. They figured it would fly under the radar because it was a film that was focused on two "big black women". She had no problem with the amount of the money, that's what she agreed to respectfully. The problem started when they wanted her to work for free to promote the film when it started to gross millions and millions! They should've offered to pay her, but they tried to play her.
everyone who went against monique is now losing everything. that’s crazy. not even 6 months later. steve harvey. lee daniels. next is tyler perry 🤦🏽♀️😩😂🤣
Chudney Hadarah Williams All of those people you mention are beyond wealthy and Lee gets major syndication dollars. He’s off to the next projects. Steve too. Neither is hurting. And Tyler is beyond solid.
@@nelixsulu6201 "You don’t be successful for long if you do people dirty" True but you don't think this may be the same reason why Monique is doing badly.
Chudney Hadarah Williams MoNique is doing bad, look at her. She is struggling, thanks to her husband. Monique's show The Parkers got canceled and so did her late night talk show. The people you mentioned are employing others, just like they employed Monique. Shows get canceled all the time. Monique knows that
@@ThatGotDaymBoogie he was WRONG for how he treated Monique. We're not celebrating his downfall. We're saying it was well-deserved. That's what I'M saying. Just speaking for myself. And aint he gay? Which one of em is gay with the wite husband? Peele? His ass can gtfoh too!
@@missshannon9790 you do know shows get cancelled all the time right? All of Mo'Niques were cancelled, guess that was well deserved because of whatever she did to someone back then.
@@ThatGotDaymBoogie nope! Not the same thing. Don't matter now anyway cauz that mafucka (daniels) is TOAST. To be honest, i didn't even know he HAD tv shows. What's the name of em so I'll know when i dont see em no more. 😀
This channel is 10 times better than that Vulture 'VLAD'. You arent probing for tea like some gossiping chick. You allow the guest to speak and reply accordingly. VLAD thinks fans are at his vids to hear him......no...
So true. And he makes some of the most horrid stories into jokes. It's unfortunate we have to go to him to hear from the people we want to hear from. I'm really grateful for this channel
@@TheScreamKween Yea, I did cry but my pov was viewing it as a case study. Have you read the book? The movie is nothing in comparison to the novel. I believe that Mo'Nique's performance was profound not only is her hardwork to credit, but her abusive past. I really hate they exploited her in such a fashion.
Oh My Gandhi as far as their assets your right but this could be only the beginning when God said he will make your enemies your foot stool he means that. Karma is tricky 🤷🏽♀️
Tv shows are all cancelled or ended. Six years Empire got is great for a successful tv serious. Star was just a spinoff that never did well. Get real its not karma thats how tv shows go. She should know that she the Parkers and her talk show got cancelled after 2 seasons.
Mo has my complete respect!!! When she talks to people, she tries very hard to be respectful to all people... And, she's a pretty smart cookie!!! She's got a beautiful mind and soul !!!
I’ve been enjoying this channel. It’s great to see all these comedy legends sharing their stories. She is speaking the truth about listening. I hope that you’re able to get Katt Williams on here one day.
Exactly KARMA is a Mofo and what we put out will soon come back. What ain't missed you soon will get you. It's a well known fact. We all reap what we sow, so shall it be.
Aries was just as caught up in the mess.. he wore his dress too idk.. he's getting blackballed NOW but I wanna know how many others he helped and watched "fall from grace" before he woke up
Everybody that’s “falling” will soon realize that they HAVE TO STAND TOGETHER! PERIODTTT!!! And in another note... Mo’Nique and her husband are extremely intelligent people... I enjoy listening to their Wisdom! They “give you the business” so intellectually that you don’t even realize that you’ve just been given THE BUSINESS! #OOPS
Cube was producing his first movie... funding was tight. It is not the first time actors had to take a hair cut in order to get a film made. In 1963, Sidney Poitier was in Lilies of the Field. He took a lot less to play in that movie... he went on to win the Oscar, which was his only competitive Oscar win for his career. Even though he should have won for "In the Heat of the Night."
@@sunshinesunflowerz1647 ... hello nurse. I like talking to highly educated people. The point is...is that this is not an anomaly; it happens all the time... and it should be expected. My issue with this situation is that she should have gotten her 5% in writing. Plus was her 5% from the gross, or the net.
Monique speaks the truth and it’s too much for others because it points out their flaws, weaknesses & lack of integrity. Monique will always be ok because she speaks her truth in all her real ness 💪🏽 #respect
The Real Alzora I’m so in agreement ,, she just keeping it real not tying to put anyone down by she is telling the real true facts , Real recognize real💯💯💯💯🏅😘🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻I so love spirit
@@markj4594 Where's that 50k she got from Precious? According to her, that was chump change. She makes that in an hour at her comedy shows. She can start there.
It's no coincidence when most people say "Don't Meet People" you lookup to; because the perception of what you have about them, isn't always so. Check through history, esp the entertainment industry; how most people incl executives, speaks about receiving bad contracts in their come-ups but turn around giving other's the very same thing when they have power to change that!!! -Monique "Bout It Bout It" Ughhhhhh
@@missshannon9790 PEACE@MISS SHANNON🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 IF WE WOULD ONLY WORSHIP ALLAH(GOD, JAH, YAHWEH, THE GREAT I AM, AND OR HIGHER POWER)LIKE WE WORSHIP THE IDOLS (MOVIE STARS, FOOTBALL PLAYERS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS, SPORTSMEN, RAPPERS, ENTERTAINERS, RICH PEOPLE, ETC) WE WOULD RECIEVE HEAVEN ALL AT ONCE! IN REGARDS TO THE STATEMENT ABOUT MARY J. BLIGE. WELL SHE IS HUMAN JUST LIKE YOU...SO BE CAREFUL, GOD FORBID YOU MAY HAVE TO PICK OUT THE DRESS👗 THAT YOU WANT TO BE BURIED⚱⚰ IN
S Lewis So true! I had this very experience when meeting Mya Angelou & Jesse Jackson. Very rude & nasty. Mya had the nerve to get loud with me at a wedding & I had to push back, like hold up you are not God. And Jesse straight rude while visiting my church. Im still in shock. 😳
She did herself a disservice! She requested more money because of Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. There was nothing wrong with her promoting the film. She could have been a bigger star to date
It's a Damn Shame how hollywood is trying to paint her as difficult and negative when she is an inspiration and so positive I ❤ her and the stand she took 👊😌
I will always respect and admire that when Monique speaks out, she's not just focused on herself. She's thinking about those coming after her. I believe that because she has a heart to help others, blessings will come to her and her household
@@darionwilson3666 Yes it's me the wise 1.. We got to watch over our elder jewels people getting to disrespectful and jealous in these times, mind you she talking the truth whether she took part in it or not I'm sure she wide awake now.. Peace N Wisdom..
I’m white and I think she’s always been one of the best♥️. She scared me so bad in precious, she made that real, that wasn’t a movie for people who grew up with abusive parents that was real and it couldn’t have been an easy part for her to play emotionally, I love her, and she’s right every paycheck should be equal
Sister is talking about Universal law! Go on stuff! Universal law is something all so called black folk must major in knowledge. We would avoid a get deal of sorrow if we would.
