Mo'Nique

Comedian Mo’Nique won big at the Golden Globes last night picking up the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for her portrayal of “Mary” in the film “Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire.” She took home the Globe and the victory immediately set off talk about the Oscars. It was her acceptance speech at the beginning of the show that was one of the most moving moments on stage. “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.” Mo’Nique’s performance in “Precious” is just another example of how stand-up comedians can crossover and perform serious roles. I’ve always been a fan of Mo’Nique for her ability to stay true to herself. I fell in love with her when she performed for a woman’s detention center in her comedy special “I Couda Been Your Cellmate.” She is a great example of a professional.