Oscar award winning Comedian, Mo’Nique, took to Instagram to pen Oprah Winfrey an open letter questioning her morality when it comes to Harvey Weinstein. Mo’Nique questioned why Oprah was so dismissive when it came to Harvey, but readily available for Michael Jackson’s documentary, and Russel Simmons, rape and assault allegations.
HAMILTON THE MOVIE IS COMING OUT 2021
Many celebrities have made reference to this, but Mo’Nique is one of the first to address it publicly. Even though Oprah pulled out of the Russel Simmons documentary, Oprah states it’s not because she doesn’t believe in the victims, but because of creative differences.
Mo’Nique references skin colour being the main difference, which is a huge accusation considering Oprah grew up in a segregated southern city, and has often made very clear she is a pioneer of equality.
Mo’Nique ended the letter by detailing her personal experience with Oprah who stayed publicly silent, but privately apologetic to Mo’Nique during her “black balling” experience. Unfortunately many people feel Oprah should be as vigilant and open to exposing the truth for the many allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein, as she was for Russel Simmons and Michael Jackson.
Mo’Nique’s Open Letter;
“Dear Oprah, I felt compelled to write you this open letter after observing the disparity in the way that you seem to treat people, who were accused of the same allegations. You did an interview on the CBS Morning Show and were asked about Harvey Weinstein by Norah O’Donnell, and you said as it pertained to him that you “always try to look at the Rainbow in the clouds, whatever is the “silver lining”. You also said “if we make this all about Harvey Weinstein then we have lost the moment”.
When you either are, or were going to be a part of documentary on Michael Jackson, and Russell Simmons, how is that not making it all about them? Interestingly, Brother M.J. was acquitted, and deceased, so how is he not off limits? Russell and Harvey are accused of the same thing so in fairness how do you not “support” the accusers of both as you said you did with R.S. or you look for the silver lining for both like you said you did for H.W.?
The only difference between the two is there skin color and doesn’t H.W. have way more accusers? My personal experience with you is you’ve watched me as a black women be accused of being difficult for not promoting “Precious” internationally for Lions Gate, at Lions Gate, Tyler Perry and your request, despite the fact my deal was with Lee Daniels Entertainment. And, how are you for black women when you hear Tyler on audio saying I was right and he was going to speak up but you or him still haven’t said a word?
When I was sixteen and I meet you at your local show in Baltimore, I told you I wanted to be just like you when I grew up. You responded, “ you have to work really really hard”. My sixteen year old self didn’t know that you in your silence in the face of wrongdoing, would make my life “harder”. Lastly, please consider standing by the people who are right and not just the “right people”. Love you to life, – Mo’Nique”
