The Real Reason Hollywood Won’t Cast Mo’Nique Anymore

Mo’Nique started her career in entertainment as arguably one of the funniest and raunchiest stand-up comedians around. It was therefore no surprise that she was cast in the dramatic role of Precious. Her performance was so powerful that she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Mo’Nique had every intention of taking her career to the next level following her Oscar win, but that didn’t come to pass. The funny lady has been exiled from Hollywood since her Oscar win. Here’s why Hollywood doesn’t want to cast Mo’Nique anymore.
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Skipping film festivals | 0: 00
Oscar speech diss | 1: 22
Not playing the game | 2: 13
Oscar win didn’t equal success | 3: 17
Bad-mouthing Hollywood heavies | 3: 56
Calling for a Netflix boycott | 4: 38
No support | 6: 40
Residency in Las Vegas | 7: 40
Calling out Oprah | 8: 27
Taking beefs public | 9: 23
What’s next? | 10: 14
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