Also critically acclaimed for role as abusive mother in the film ` ` Precious '' The stand - up comedian also hosts a late - night talk show on BET . She was 180 pounds , but has settled down through exercise and diet . She says she is grateful for award nominations and Oscar buzz , but puts it in perspective .
Mo'Nique critically acclaimed for role as abusive mother in the film `` Precious '' The stand-up comic also hosts a late-night talk show on BET . She was 262 pounds , but has slimmed down through exercise and diet . She says she is grateful for award nominations and Oscar buzz , but keeps it in perspective .