Mo’Nique unleashes verbal fury on Oprah, ‘You betrayed me, sister’

Mo’Nique dropped her secrets in an open discussion on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. She recently spoke out about her broken friendship with media mogul Oprah Winfrey, expressing her honest feelings. The comedian and actress did not hold back when discussing a crucial occasion that led to their breakup.

The untold story of Mo’Nique’s broken relationships with Oprah

The turning point occurred when Mo’Nique’s brother Gerald Imes was invited as a guest on Oprah’s talk program and apologized for sexually abusing her as a youngster. Mo’Nique claims that Oprah had contacted her before, telling her of Gerald’s intention to ask for forgiveness in public. The actress, who had recently won an Oscar for the role, claimed that she “didn’t want anything to do” with her brother or the interview.

Despite Mo’Nique’s reluctance to engage with her brother or the interview, Oprah allegedly proposed canceling the episode. Mo’Nique, believing her brother could undergo a positive transformation, insisted on proceeding. However, the revelation that her entire family, which included her mother and grandfather, was included in the interview, without prior notice, left Mo’Nique feeling betrayed.

Monique tore Oprah a new one here. She did her so dirty. All for what? Ratings?

NGL… After hearing this I do believe Oprah did Taraji dirty and everything we’ve seen from the two is just PR.

Oprah comes off performative and untrustworthy. pic.twitter.com/3c1Pdl3EvW

— Podcast Papi (@ItsMicahB) February 7, 2024

Mo’Nique expressed her dismay, emphasizing that Oprah never discussed the involvement of her mother in the interview, a fact she discovered only when the commercials aired. The fallout from the episode forced Mo’Nique into a position of defending her mother, a role she had not anticipated after her Oscar win for “Precious.”

Mo’Nique declared, “I understand it. But you betrayed me, sister”

In a scathing rebuke, Mo’Nique declared, “I understand it. But you betrayed me, sister,” underscoring her disappointment in Oprah’s handling of the situation. The comedian insisted that had Oprah communicated her intention to feature Mo’Nique’s mother, she would have shut it down to shield her from public scrutiny.

Mo’Nique also disclosed that Barbara Walters was approached for a similar interview but declined, citing her reluctance to add pressure on Mo’Nique after her recent accolade. Walters reportedly told Mo’Nique’s family, “I can’t do that to you. You just won that award. Why would I do that?”

As of now, Oprah has not responded publicly to Mo’Nique’s latest revelations, leaving fans and critics alike eagerly awaiting her side of the story. The saga between these two powerful women continues to unfold, bringing forth new layers of complexity and drama.