Mo’Nique Addresses Controversy Involving Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry
Famous Comedian Lashes Out at Influential Figures in the Entertainment Industry
Award-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique has once again voiced criticism towards industry titans Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. Her comments add new heat to a feud apparently more than a decade old. In a recent standup performance, Mo’Nique strongly encouraged her audience to join her in expressing disapproval towards the pair.
Controversial Chants During Standup Performance
Performing as an opening act for Katt Williams’ Dark Matter tour in Nashville, Tennessee, 56-year old Mo’Nique took the opportunity to publicly impugn Winfrey and Perry. She accuses both personalities of blocking her career opportunities. In a shocking segment of her routine, Mo’Nique initiated a chant of strong expletives aimed at both individuals.
Further demonstrating her disdain, the Baltimore-born actress expressed her love for Winfrey but passionately advocated for her to reconnect with her roots. Additional jabs were directed at close associates of Winfrey, including her ponderous partner, Stedman Graham, and close friend Gayle King.
Reappearance of Old Feud
It is speculated that Mo’Nique’s revival of the feud is tied to rumored attempts by Winfrey to freeze her career for not promoting the film ‘Precious’, in which both Winfrey and Perry served as executive producers.
The incident, shared via social media during Katt Williams’ tour, showcases Mo’Nique continuing her verbal assault on Winfrey and Perry.
DPH Hot Take
Our review of this situation seems to underscore there is an unfortunate and longstanding disagreement in play, with Mo’Nique feeling ostracized from the mainstream entertainment industry. While the basis for her claims can only be substantiated by the parties involved, it is undeniably disturbing to observe such a disheartening divide among influential figures in an industry that should be advancing the ideals of unity and diversity. We hope that these influential individuals can find a way to reconcile and enable further collaboration, presenting a unified front in supporting African American actors and filmmakers.