{"id":1939,"date":"2025-07-06T16:28:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1939"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:30:07","slug":"monique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/monique\/","title":{"rendered":"Monique Angela Hicks Profile, Biography, Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"983\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-650x983.png\" alt=\"Monique\" class=\"wp-image-1940\" style=\"width:317px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-650x983.png 650w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-400x605.png 400w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-250x378.png 250w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-150x227.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-50x76.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-100x151.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-200x302.png 200w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-300x454.png 300w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-350x529.png 350w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-450x680.png 450w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-500x756.png 500w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique-550x832.png 550w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Monique.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monique<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Lists:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Life &amp; Entry into Comedy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Born<\/strong> December 11, 1967, in Woodlawn (Baltimore County), Maryland, as Monique Angela Imes, the youngest of four siblings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raised by her engineer mother and father who was a drug counselor, she discovered her comedic talent in 1988 after a brother dare led her to open\u2011mic fame at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baltimorecomedy.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.baltimorecomedy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baltimore Comedy Factory<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rise in Stand-Up &amp; &#8220;Queens of Comedy&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Became part of the influential <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL7470E44BF9B40270\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL7470E44BF9B40270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queens of Comedy<\/a><\/em> troupe and earned a 2002 Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular performer on <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0240272\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0240272\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Showtime at the Apollo<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0435566\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0435566\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Def Comedy Jam<\/a><\/em>, and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0103356\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0103356\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comic View<\/a><\/em>, she built a reputation as a witty and outspoken plus-size comic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakthrough on TV: <em>The Parkers<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portrayed Nikki Parker on UPN\u2019s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0200353\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0200353\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Parkers<\/a><\/em> from 1999 to 2004, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developed a strong TV presence through the show\u2019s blend of comedy, motherhood, and hip-hop culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Film &amp; Oscar Triumph<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starred in comedies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0490196\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0490196\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Phat Girlz<\/em> (2006)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0494652\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0494652\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins<\/em> (2008)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2009, portrayed Mary Lee Johnston in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0929632\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0929632\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Precious<\/a><\/em>, winning an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oscars.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oscars.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academy Award<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenglobes.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goldenglobes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Globe<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafta.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bafta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BAFTA<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sundance.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sundance.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sundance Special Jury Prize<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk Show &amp; Other Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1489660\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1489660\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Mo\u2019Nique Show<\/em> (2009\u20132011)<\/a> on BET\u2014making history as one of the few Black female hosts in late-night television.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other credits include creating <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0473511\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0473511\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mo\u2019Nique\u2019s Fat Chance<\/a><\/em> beauty pageant, performing in specials like \u201cLive from Atlanta,\u201d and roles in <em>Bessie<\/em> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4196566\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4196566\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Deliverance<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards &amp; Accolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oscars: Best Supporting Actress for <em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0929632\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0929632\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Precious<\/a><\/em><\/em> (2009).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NAACP Image Awards: 4\u00d7 winner for <em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0200353\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0200353\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Parkers<\/a><\/em><\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Ma Rainey in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3704352\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3704352\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Bessie<\/em> (2015)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammy nomination (2002), Sundance Jury Prize, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and a Vegas residency at SLS .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authorship &amp; Public Advocacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wrote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skinny-Women-Are-Evil-Small-Minded\/dp\/0743244567\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skinny-Women-Are-Evil-Small-Minded\/dp\/0743244567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Skinny Women Are Evil<\/em> (2003)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skinny-Cooks-Cant-Be-Trusted\/dp\/0061121053\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skinny-Cooks-Cant-Be-Trusted\/dp\/0061121053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Skinny Cooks Can\u2019t Be Trusted<\/em> (2006)<\/a>, addressing body positivity and satirical takes on diet culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasizes embracing curvy bodies and challenging stigmas\u2014themes often present in her comedy and public appearances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Life &amp; Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Married twice: first to Mark Jackson (1997\u20132001), later to Sidney Hicks (2006\u2013present); mother of four children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opened up about personal trauma\u2014including surviving childhood sexual abuse\u2014and claimed she was marginalized in Hollywood after her <em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0929632\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0929632\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Precious<\/a><\/em><\/em> win.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Net Worth &amp; Career Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated net worth between <strong>$9\u202fmillion and $15\u202fmillion<\/strong> (as of 2024).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigated industry backlash over speaking up about pay inequality, then returned with a Netflix comeback special <em>Mo\u2019Nique: The Return<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy &amp; Cultural Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pioneering plus-size entertainer: first Black female to headline late-night, Vegas residency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrated for transforming conversations around body image, sexism, and health in entertainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acts as inspiration for future generations of comedians and actors through resilience, authenticity, and creative range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Attribute<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Full Name<\/td><td>Monique Angela Imes Hicks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Born<\/td><td>Dec 11, 1967, Woodlawn, MD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height<\/td><td>~5\u20328\u2033\u20135\u20329\u2033 (~1.75\u202fm) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children<\/td><td>Four<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Roles<\/td><td><em>The Parkers<\/em>, <em>Precious<\/em>, <em>Bessie<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Books<\/td><td><em>Skinny Women Are Evil<\/em>, <em>Skinny Cooks<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net Worth<\/td><td>$9\u201315\u202fmillion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mo\u2019Nique is more than a comedian and actress\u2014she\u2019s a cultural trailblazer whose authenticity, humor, and courage broke barriers in Hollywood. From her powerhouse performance in <em>Precious<\/em> to her outspoken advocacy on body image and pay equity, she\u2019s proven that strength, wit, and vulnerability can coexist\u2014and thrive\u2014in the spotlight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women Early Life &amp; Entry into Comedy Rise in Stand-Up &amp; &#8220;Queens of Comedy&#8221; Breakthrough on TV: The Parkers Film &amp; Oscar Triumph Talk Show &amp; Other Media Awards &amp; Accolades Authorship &amp; Public Advocacy Personal Life &amp; Resilience Net Worth &amp; Career Challenges Legacy &amp; Cultural Impact Quick Facts Attribute [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[165,61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comedians","category-comedians-hosts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1939"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2016,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1939\/revisions\/2016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}