Mo’Nique Wants CBS to Fairly Compensate Her and Actress Countess Vaughn For “The Parkers”

Nationwide — Mo’Nique, identified for her position in The Parkers, is urging CBS to offer truthful compensation for herself and her co-star Countess Vaughn, as they search recognition for his or her work on the long-running present.

In a latest Instagram video together with her husband Sidney Hicks, Mo’Nique expressed solidarity with putting unions, significantly mentioning the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have an effect on writers and actors, respectively, based on The Shade Room.

Mo’Nique shared her concern concerning the alleged lack of compensation for his or her work on ‘The Parkers,’ a present that has been on the air for twenty-four years. She and Vaughn starred within the sitcom from 1999 to 2004 which ran for 5 seasons with over 110 episodes.

Regardless of being knowledgeable that they made no cash from their possession of the present, Mo’Nique and Hicks declare to have seen revenue statements indicating that the collection generated over $700 million. This stark distinction between reported earnings and alleged deficits raises questions.

Mo’Nique additionally identified a distinct cope with CBS, one made with comic Dave Chappelle in 2021, whereby CBS reportedly ensured truthful compensation for him. Mo’Nique and Hicks are actually searching for related equity.

“So what we’re asking you, CBS, is are you able to please deal with these two Black girls pretty,” Mo’Nique stated. “What we’re asking you, CBS [is] don’t pay us anymore however don’t pay us any much less.”

In taking this public stance, Mo’Nique and Hicks hope to make clear the challenges confronted by creatives within the trade and guarantee equity for future generations. Countess Vaughn has proven her assist by sharing Mo’Nique’s video on her Instagram Story.

Earlier this 12 months, Mo’Nique additionally filed a lawsuit in opposition to CBS and Paramount, emphasizing the significance of actors receiving the compensation they’re owed, particularly for profitable exhibits like ‘The Parkers.’ The lawsuit additionally includes claims associated to Hicks Media, their firm, and the sitcom’s manufacturing firm, Massive Ticket Productions.