Mo’Nique is calling out Whoopi Goldberg for “schooling” her on The View eight years ago over declining to promote the film Precious overseas.
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This decision to release the letter was seemingly spurred on after The Parkers actress saw a resurfaced clip of her and Goldberg’s heated back-and-forth. Mo’Nique had stopped by the show to discuss claims that she felt “exploited” by Precious director Lee Daniels, as well as Oprah and Tyler Perry, who were producers on the project, during the film’s promotional cycle. She argued that she had completed all her “contractual obligations” regarding promotion for the Oscar-winning film; however, Daniels, Perry, and Oprah allegedly pushed her behind the scenes to do more.
Her decision not to move forward ultimately led to her being “blackballed” in the industry, she claimed. In Goldberg’s opinion, it was Mo’Nique’s job to promote the film regardless of the deal she signed. Whoopi says the comedian should’ve reached out to her so she could “school her” on what to expect.
See the open letter Mo’Nique penned to Whoopi, below!
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