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For years the pair were at odds after Mo’Nique, 54, accused director Daniels, 62, and others ofblackballing herfor not promoting their 2009 filmPreciousduring awards season. On Friday evening, the duo publicly buried the hatchet in the middle of a comedy show in Staten Island, New York.
As seen invideo footageshared on Twitter, the actress was on stage performing as part of her Mo’Nique and Friends: April Fools Day with The Queen of Comedy event, when she brought the director out on stage.
“I am so sorry for hurting you in any way that I did,” Daniels said to Mo’Nique while standing before the audience. “She was my best friend, mybestfriend. Y’all think thatPreciouswas just — that was God working, through both of us.”
Daniels then continued, “And we’re gonna f—ing do it again!” referring to the upcoming horror filmDemon House, in which Mo’Nique has been tapped to star, replacingOctavia Spencer, perDeadline.
After dancing with one another on stage, both Mo’Nique and Daniels hugged it out, each saying “I love you” to the other.
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“♥️ no caption needed @therealmoworldwide,” Daniels wrote alongside hispost, as Mo’Nique echoed similar sentiments in herown, writing, “NO CAPTION NEEDED I LOVE US 4REAL❤️.”
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Despite her victory, Mo’Nique long maintained she was punished for her actions, tellingThe Hollywood Reporterin 2015 she was “blackballed” for refusing to “play the game.” But it also wasn’t the only time shepublicly called out Hollywood power players.
In January 2018, Mo’Nique called for aNetflix boycott “for gender bias and color bias"after the streaming giant offered her $500,000 for a comedy special — a relatively small amount compared to the multi-million dollar paydays given toAmy Schumer,Chris Rock, andDave Chappelleeach earned at the time.
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Now, Mo’Nique seems to have also made amends with Netflix as well, given that her forthcoming feature with Daniels is set to live on the streaming service.
InDemon House, Mo’Nique will star as “a social worker who helps a family through a series of exorcisms,” per Deadline.
Alongside Mo’Nique, the project is also set to starAndra Day,Glenn Close, Rob Morgan,Caleb McLaughlin, and recentKing Richardbest supporting actress Oscar nomineeAunjanue Ellis.
source: people.com
