Mo'Nique, Baltimore native and acclaimed comedienne, has caught the eye of film critics in her lastest role as the abusive, monstrous mother in the film, "Precious." that opened in select theaters on Nov. 6. Mo'Nique says she drew inspiration from her own childhood experiences with molestation and abuse to play the character. Executive producer, Oprah Winfrey, included Mo'Nique in her live episode last Friday.
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"Somehow, partying and playing aren't the words that come to mind when thinking about the many excruciating passages in "Precious," which was directed by Lee Daniels and co-stars newcomer Gabourey Sidibe in the title role of Claireece "Precious" Jones. (Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz have cameo roles.) The film, which opens Friday, has earned a clutch of awards since making its debut at Sundance in January, and it's considered a sure thing for Oscar nominations -- including for Monique herself, who thoroughly submerges her tart, sarcastic persona as one of stand-up's most gifted and beloved comediennes and delivers an uncompromising performance as a woman of venomous rage and spite."
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