What is life without a big, fabulous sistah? Not much fun at all. Mo'Nique, the undisputed Queen of Comedy, explains the symbiotic relationship between the big girls and the gays in a hilarious new interview by the Advocate. "We are both the underdog. And we like divas. I am a diva and you are a diva, all in a wonderful way."
On why gays will relate to Phat Girlz:
It's about self-acceptance. When did you tell your mother and father you were gay? You have to get up enough courage to go to your parents and say, I want to introduce you to somebody. It's me."
There is also a gay, best friend character in Phat Girlz, which, to be honest, is a hardly an incentive to spend eleven bucks. But, fabulous gay-friendly Mo'Nique plus super-gorgeous Jimmy Jean Louis. Oh yea, we'll buy a ticket.
Big Gay Following: Mo'Nique (Advocate)
Phat Girlz/Phat Boyz (Oh la la Paris)
LOVE Monique..yea Phat Girlz might be horrible, but MAJOR, MAJOR co-sign on Jimmy Jean Louis..woo dayam! ill have to see this when im at my sister' sin pittsburgh this coming weekend...
But I lov eMonique. Despite the critics, she truly is a symbol of self acceptance, if you ask me. She's clearly comfortable with being a big girl, and in turn she serves as a role model of sorts for women and maybe even men who are struggling with their weight....
And I do see the connections she's making between gay men and fat women...
Phat Girlz may not be daring or edgy, but it looks like it will be a funny piece of fluff. and sometimes, that's all you need. Ill have to pair that off with a screening of Silent Hill too. :)
Posted by: Ryan | 10 April 2006 at 08:13
Jimmy Jean Louis is probably the only reason I'd be interested in seeing the movie. Though I think I'll wait till it hits DVD.
Posted by: E | 10 April 2006 at 08:57
Mo'Nique wasn't always a hit with the gays, and it could have just been a product of the times...but if you listen to her routine during the Queens of Comedy tour -- it's a little disheartening.
Posted by: tekay | 10 April 2006 at 09:28
When will we Phat Boys get some love?
Posted by: James | 10 April 2006 at 11:21
hey rod - the Advocate interview isn't working for me (Mac/Safari)...
...went to see a Parkers taping late in the final season and Mo spotted my shiny bald head in the crowd during a break and the second question after "What's your name, sweetie?" was "You gay?"
Love her.
Posted by: johnny | 10 April 2006 at 12:28
And how does she explain the homophobic elements of Soul Plane?
Posted by: 0 | 10 April 2006 at 23:31
I love Ms. Girl. The movie is on my agenda.
Actually, everyone should go see this movie. Any celeb who LOVES us the way she does should get our support.
Maybe the movie is not to your taste, then take someone who would enjoy it.
Like Ryan said, she's a 'symbol of self-acceptance' ... and a role model that this homo-phobic society can learn from.
Let's prop ol' girl up, big-time. GO SEE THE MOVIE!!
If I know Monique, you're sure to get a belly laugh or two. But at the very least ... you can always write it off on your taxes as ACTIVISM.
When they show love, we gotta love back.
:o)
Posted by: taylor Siluwé | 11 April 2006 at 08:17
I love Mo'. Showtime at the Apollo isn't the same without her.
Posted by: Brandon | 12 April 2006 at 15:40
mo'nique is ight thats my gurl ilove watching her on da parkers thats my show i told my mom that i can't wait till i meet her or queen latifah besides she is truely inspirational
Posted by: Mo'Nique rodgers | 21 April 2006 at 21:13
Mo'Nique is truely some one to make u throw up after you eat if you watching her she make u laugh like nobody's bussiness but she is kool people i will love to juss spend a day or 2 wit her and her family
Posted by: Mo'Nique rodgers | 21 April 2006 at 21:16