Comedian Mo'Nique speaks during the BET panel for "The Mo'Nique Show" at the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, July 30, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Comedian Mo'Nique speaks during the BET panel for "The Mo'Nique Show" at the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, July 30, 2009.

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  1. Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell thanks Black Entertainment Television co-founder Sheila Johnson, left, as his wife Maureen holds her hand at his victory party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

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  1. Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell thanks Black Entertainment Television co-founder Sheila Johnson, left, as his wife Maureen holds her hand at his victory party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.
  2. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, left, hugs Black Entertainment Television co-founder Sheila Johnson in his hotel suite as he waits for election returns in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. McDonnell is running against Democrat Creigh Deeds.
  3. DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Doug Howlett and his wife Monique arrives on the red carpet to Arthur's Day Guinness 250th Anniversary Celebration at the Storehouse on September 24, 2009 in Dublin, Ireland. The Arthur's Day Event celebrates the 250th anniversary of Arthur Guinness signing the lease on the St. James Gate Brewery. The festivities begin in Dublin at 17:59 local time with a toast to Arthur Guinness and continue as fans come together to experience live music events in over 30 venues across Dublin from intimate gigs in pubs and music venues to a concert at the St. James's Gate brewery itself. Celebrations will also take place around the globe, including New York, Lagos, and Kuala Lumpur to mark this milestone.
  4. Actresses Gabourey Sidibe (L) and Mo'Nique (with cigarette) are shown in a scene from the new drama film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in this undated publicity photograph.
  5. Actress Mo'Nique, star of the new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire", poses at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of the film in Hollywood November 1, 2009.
  6. Actress Mo'Nique, star of the new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" poses with her husband Sidney Hicks at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of the film in Hollywood November 1, 2009.
  7. Actress Mo'Nique (L) and Gabourey Sidibe, stars of the new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire," pose at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of the film in Hollywood November 1, 2009. Mo'Nique portrays Sidibe's mother in the film.
  8. Actresses Mo'Nique (L) and Gabourey Sidibe, stars of the new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire," greet each other at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of the film in Hollywood November 1, 2009. Mo'Nique portrays Sidibe's mother in the film.
  9. Cast members Jesse Tyler Ferguson (L) and Eric Stonestreet, who portray a gay couple on the show "Modern Family", answer questions during the Disney and ABC Television Summer Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, California in this August 8, 2009 file photograph. American TV viewers are seeing more gay, lesbian and transgender characters on their screens and story lines are better reflecting current issues in the gay community, according to a survey to be released on Thursday October 1, 2009 by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

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  16. U.S. actress Mandy Moore arrives at the amfAR Cinema Against Aids auction night during the Dubai International Film festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Thursday,Dec. 10, 2009.