Wed Sep 17 12:30:00 UTC 2025: **Mo’Nique Doubles Down on Decades-Long Feud with Tyler Perry and Oprah, Cites Historical Roots of Silence**

Actress and comedian Mo’Nique is refusing to back down from her long-standing grievances with Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey, citing a history of mistreatment and a refusal to “let go” of injustices she believes she has suffered at their hands. In a recent video posted to social media, the 57-year-old entertainer drew parallels between the pressure to forgive and move on and the historical silencing of marginalized communities dating back to slavery.

“We’ve gotten so used to letting it go and moving on, well, what does that come from? That dates all the way back to slavery,” she stated, arguing that continued silence allows for ongoing mistreatment. Mo’Nique clarified that her stance isn’t rooted in bitterness, but rather a commitment to standing up for what she believes is right.

The public feud with Perry dates back over a decade when he labeled Mo’Nique as “difficult to work with” after she declined to make an appearance during the press tour for the film “Precious,” on which Oprah served as a producer. Mo’Nique asserts that the resulting rumors have cost her millions of dollars in lost opportunities, claiming that Perry’s “lie has cost me 12 years of my career.”

Her issues with Oprah stem from an incident in which Winfrey allegedly had Mo’Nique’s family members, including a brother who had molested her as a child, on her talk show without Mo’Nique’s explicit consent. The actress felt “betrayed” by the move, as she had previously informed Winfrey of her desire to have no contact with her brother.

In a recent interview on the “Outlaws With TS Madison” podcast, Mo’Nique stated that the only way she would end her public criticism of Perry is with a public apology. She insists that, as the damage to her career was done publicly, his efforts to rectify the situation must be equally visible. “You publicly shamed me, so now you have to publicly fix it,” she stated. “Tyler Perry you cost my family millions, and millions, and millions of dollars.”

Neither Perry nor Winfrey have responded directly to Mo’Nique’s recent statements. The feud continues to capture public attention, raising questions about accountability, forgiveness, and the power dynamics within the entertainment industry.

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