THE FACTS
In a recent interview with the Associated Press Mo’Nique answers the question about her alleged refusal to promote the film Precious for free directly.

THE SPIN
For the longest time Mo’Nique dodged the question of whether or not she really did refuse to promote Precious on the film circuit without compensation. And now finally, she answers the question for the AP.

AP: There’s been a lot of talk about you not showing up early on to promote “Precious” because you were worried about money.

Mo’Nique: Well, when they say Mo’Nique was worried about money, I wasn’t worried about money. Mo’Nique has a talk show that comes on five nights a week and she tapes six times a week for that talk show. And yes, when I leave my home, I leave my home and get paid to leave my home, so I wasn’t worried about money. They simply said, “You know, well Mo’Nique we can’t pay you to do that.” … We said, “OK, baby. Well, then, that’s not something we can do.” Because, when I leave out, why ever would I go do something for free when I can go and do something and bring money back home to my family?

Some people might find this line of thinking short sighted. Others may argue that it’s all about the bottom line and in the end, Mo’Nique may likely get her Oscar and she didn’t hurt the promotion of the film.

As far as said film goes, Mo’Nique also touched on how her role as Mary Jones has led to others confiding in her about their similar transgressions.

AP: Has anyone, after watching the movie, come up to you and opened up about the past?

Mo’Nique: It’s been quite a few. But one, it was this Asian brother at the DGA (Directors Guild of America) screening, and he came up to me and he had been crying, and he said, “Mo’Nique, what I’m getting ready to say to you is gonna sound weird. But I am Mary Jones, and I was Mary Jones to my brother and my sister.” And we hugged and we were crying, and I said, “Congratulations for saying it out loud, and go get you some help.”

AP: How does that make you feel?

Mo’Nique: When you hear that you say, “We’ve already won.” So when people say, “Mo’Nique, are you excited about the Oscars and are you excited about the (NAACP) Image awards, are you excited?” I’m excited anytime somebody wants to say, “You know what, we appreciate what you did.” But when you get that, that’s priceless.

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THE FACTS
In her upcoming interview with Barbara Walters, Mo’Nique discussed the issue of fidelity in her marriage.

THE SPIN
She’s mentioned this before, but I can’t believe someone hasn’t pulled Mo’Nique to the side and say, “Yeah, you might not want to speak on that anymore.”

Whatever she does in her marriage is her business, but perception is a mutha and right now plenty of mothers are probably telling their daughters, “Don’t you listen to her.”

So what did Mo’ say?

Via the New York Daily News:

Despite her constant claims of an open union with hubby Sidney Hicks, Mo’Nique reveals that she doesn’t stray – but she may not be able to say the same about her better half.

“Let me say this: I have not had sex outside my marriage with Sidney,” the Academy Award nominee says in this year’s 29th – and final – Barbara Walters Oscar special.

“Could Sid have sex outside of his marriage with me? Yes. That’s not a deal-breaker.

That’s not something that would make us say, ‘Pack your things and let’s end the marriage.’”

And what if the “Precious” star discovered that Hicks had, well, stepped out more than once? No sweat.

“What if it’s 20 times?” asks the open-minded actress. “So what? We’ve been best friends for over 25 years, and we truly know who we are. Oftentimes, people get into marriages and they don’t know who they’re laying next to. I’m very comfortable and secure with my husband.”

If she were a blond and lost a couple more inches I’m sure Tiger would be intrigued.

Oh and she mentioned her Chewbecca legs again:

“He loves the hairy legs,” Mo says, “and if Sid likes the hairy legs, there you go.”

She even explains to Walters why she chooses to go au naturel: “I tried shaving one time, and it was so uncomfortable and painful. I said never again would I do that to myself.” Besides, says Mo’Nique, “I’m 42 and I’m very hairy.”

I love Mo’Nique if her hubby likes licking the afro on her kneecaps, that’s their business.

However, I will say that while Mo’Nique may see herself as a realist others may question her sense of self-worth for willing to forgive a man who could cheat on her with several women – especially if this “open marriage” is only one-sided.

YOUR SPIN: What say you, though? Is Mo’Nique being real or being too forgiving?  Tell us here.

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THE FACTS
In her interview with Women’s Health magazine, Paula Patton dismisses the term “biracial” as “offensive.”

THE SPIN
Not every PC-term is widely accepted and if you want proof of that look no further than Precious’ Paula Patton’s thoughts on the word “biracial.”

It seems Mrs. Robin Thicke thinks it’s just a cute lil’ way for people to deflect from how the country really sees anyone with an ounce of color in them: Black.

As she explained:

“I find [the term biracial] offensive. It’s a way for people to separate themselves from ‘African-Americans’ — a way of saying ‘I’m better than that.’

I’m black because that’s the way the world sees me. People aren’t calling Barack Obama biracial. Most people think there’s a black president.”

I absolutely understand what she’s trying to say, but I don’t doubt for a second that she has likely pissed off a lot of biracial butterflies with her statement.

Some people very much do try to distance themselves from “blackness” by denoting every racial group in their genetic makeup while others simply want to acknowledge all parts of themselves.

Yet in America the one-drop rule really hasn’t left this country and it’s evident in people calling President Obama a “half racist.” Yes, I’ve really heard that accusation leveled against him by members of the Tea Party Movement.

We’ve heard with Paula has to say, but I’d love to know your thoughts on this.

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