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Mo'Nique wins Golden Globe

Staff Reporter | Posted January 18, 2010 8:53 AM

Dreams do come true in Hollywood, and Sunday night Mo'Nique won a Golden Globe award for her role in the film "Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire."

The 42-year-old comedian turned actress turned talk show host took home the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a motion picture at the 67th Golden Globe Awards, broadcast live on NBC from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The victory immediately set off talk about the Oscars.

In one of the most moving moments on stage Sunday night, Mo'Nique stirred the audience with her unrehearsed acceptance speech, invoking her husband Sidney Hicks. "I'm shaking," she said. "And when I tell y'all I am in the midst of my dream, and when I look into the eyes of the man that I stood next to at 14 years old and I said to him, 'One day, we are going to be stars.' And he said, 'You first.' And we walked this red carpet together tonight. Sidney, I love you more than you will ever know, baby."

Asked about the Oscar buzz, Mo'Nique said she was "excited" and reminded herself of the little girl in the mirror with a towel wrapped around her head. "All of us are nothing but kids in here with grown up faces living out our dreams," she said.

Asked what advice she would give to young people, she said: "Dream the impossible dream. And don't believe the sky is the limit. Go above it."

On stage, Mo'Nique spoke about "Precious" director Lee Daniels, and behind stage after her win, she told the press more about her admiration for him. "Mr. Daniels has put out so much great work but never really gotten the recognition for his brilliance," she said. "So tonight, the world got involved. The world said we think this is a great project."

She added: "I'm excited for that brother, that the world will see his genius and his brilliance, so I applaud that."

The night also featured a surprise appearance on stage by Mike Tyson, who not only presented an award as a cast member of "The Hangover," but also walked on stage when the film won an award for best comedy.

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Comments 18

Ostend Street
2010-01-18 10:34:52

Congratulations my sista!!!!! But more than that -- let the world wake up to abuse that happens inside the immediate family and is so often ignored.

VICKI BEMBRY
2010-01-18 18:55:08

RIGHT ON MONIQUE!!!!!!!YOU MADE HISTORY....I AM SO PROUD OF YOU......OF ALL THE PEOPLE OF COLOR THAT ARE IN THE INDUSTY ITS A SHAME THERE ARE NOT MORE WINNERS IN MAJOR CATEGORIES LIKE THIS...YOU ARE BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND GIVING HOPE TO MILLIONS OF YOUNG BLACK GIRLS ALL OVER THE WORLD. BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE AND HOW BLESSED ARE YOU TO HAVE THAT FINE BLACK MAN TO SHARE IT WITH YOU.

stephion-gospelbuzznetwork.com
2010-01-18 20:17:16

Perfect, of course she won...I love your style and how she works so hard for the black community, God Bless this wonderful lady of God...now I think her talk show on BET-Networks needs prayer and much work and a ton of comedy bits and better writers but the show is running at a strong C +

where's cecil?
2010-01-18 20:19:42

nothing from cecil yet? he must be back on his meds.

shes fat
2010-01-18 21:00:14

shes very fat. and that my friends, is unhealthy

Omar
2010-01-18 22:55:21

To "shes fat" You are STUPID and that is DANGEROUS and UNHEALTHY! The weight can be lost but as we all know, YOU CAN FIX STUPID!!! CONGRATULATIONS MO'NIQUE, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND EXTREMELY TALENTED!!!!!

Cmoney
2010-01-18 23:01:02

Well deserved! Not only because she gave an incredible performance in Precious, but because she is really a good person at heart. Anyone who has listened to her radio show and other events would know that she uses her talents to help and lift up anyone she can.

MONICA
2010-01-19 00:56:09

GO MONIQUE kNEW YOU WAS NOT JUST ANOTHER LOUD FAT CHICK CONGRAGULATIONS

Cecil Jones
2010-01-19 07:18:20

I watched the Golden Globes wishing for a Precious "Shutout" and I almost got my wish. I like the fact that it wasn't shut out because there would have been a racial backlash if they didn't win one. Monique won one, but the star of the show got nothing. The movie was a failure and Mariah's "Golden Globes" stole the show. I still disagree with the supporters of this film. This does nothing to advance our culture. I applaud Monique on her victory. It's a shallow victory and nothing to brag about. I played a Monster and the industry gave me props? Be something we can all be proud of. Send a message of hope?

Robin
2010-01-19 13:34:48

Cecil Jones,

I came here this morning hoping to find you. I see you still refuse to get it. In light of MoNique's acceptance speech and her comments backstage, you have to concede that your interpretation of the movie as some kind of anthem to remaining silent in face of abuse was way off base, as many here attempted to explain to you.

Incest and child molestation is an ugly, uncomfortable subject. This movie put it out there in such a real and raw way that it wouldn't allow us to sweep it under the rug. That in and of itself is part of the message of hope and MoNique's comment about the Asian guy let us know that the message did reach someone.

I'm very happy for MoNique.

Justin
2010-01-19 14:32:44

The Golden globes is nothing but the poor man's Oscars. Does this make up for all those years she was doing "the Parkers?"

Cecil Jones
2010-01-19 14:42:51

I made sure that I commented so you all could feel like you got your money's worth. The fact that Mo won doesn't change anything about the hidden themes or motives for releasing the movie. If I produced a movie paying tribute to cannibalism would you give me an Oscar? Hell No! We should look at what the movie promotes just as much as we look at the monster's performance. The loneliest place to be in the world is right. I was waiting for you to "Get It" but this is a "Black Blog." It takes time and if you say the wrong thing you all attack.

Robin
2010-01-19 16:23:00

Cecil Jones,

I have to conclude that you just don't understand the arts.

Omar
2010-01-19 19:08:42

I can see both sides of the argument. While I love Mo'Nique and I believe her performance as well as the film "Precious" brought to the fore a disturbing reality which needs to be addressed, there are several independent films and plays that are not getting the attention due because of obvious reasons. I would love Mo'Nique to portray Harriet Tubman in a remake of 'A Woman Called Moses", I am positive that Mo would devour this role as Cicely Tyson did. But, sadly, like Cicely she would go home empty handed when Award season began.

Cecil Jones
2010-01-20 06:02:36

If one waits around here long enough someone like Omar comes along to make sense out of all the nonsense. Harriet Tubman would be a good role and let's not forget "The Oprah Winfrey Story." How would Mo'nique do portraying someone like Oprah? Would she be Oscar worthy? Uplift us don't depress us reliving your nightmares and taking revenge using poetic license. All men are not evil and all parents don't treat their kids like Precious. This is not a pressing issue that should define the Black Experience. It should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law as our kids are taught to scream, kick, and fight the power doing evil things. I'm done.

THATSWHATUGET
2010-01-22 14:52:51

@Cecil Jones... The sentiments you express were lobbed at 'The Color Purple' and robbed a "who's-who" of black actors in the industry of their due for performances and and a story that some thought maligned the black experience and men. Whatever our issues as a people, were are still part of the human condition, and exemplifying the worst in human nature can be as instructive and valuable as promoting the best. Precious is not a movie I will watch anytime, on a dime like The Color Purple, however I was moved at the POWER of us as a people to keep pushing on. Some things though, we have to STOP and DEAL WITH. Peace & Blessings

Cecil Jones
2010-01-22 16:27:33

Thatswhatuget...when you find the courage to come out from behind that mask of a name then we can have a conversation. If you read what you said, I think we are in agreement. If Blacks made a movie glorifying slavery a lot of Blacks would be getting a paycheck, but should we salute their work? Hell No! Sign your work and think about what you say because someone might actually take the time to read it someday. You forgot about "Beloved" too. There's a pattern of Black hating here that I was confronting.

Anne
2010-01-22 17:49:38

As ugly and negative as the subject matter of the movie was, Monique deserves nothing but credit for her performance. She was entirely believable in the role of the abusive mother, and I hope she will showcase her talents in other movies. I do agree that there should be positive as well as negative themes, as a reflection of life itself. The "Black Experience," as some people call it, is actually a lot more diverse than many people acknowledge. We come from all walks of life, and can be found at all socioeconomic levels, and have widely diverse experiences among us. I would like to see more of that portrayed.

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