The Parkers star, Countess Vaughn has somewhat shown support for Mo’Nique as she recently announced she’s suing CBS and Paramount for the allegedly unpaid royalties from starring in the late ’90s sitcom The Parkers.
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Countess Vaughn reposted an article about the lawsuit Mo’Nique filed and fans took that as she was support to the actress and comedian. Mo’Nique caught wind of her repost and shared it to her Instagram saying, “It was an honor to work with you for 5 years and it’s an honor to STAND WITH YOU TO GET WHAT WE ARE OWED FROM THE LAST 24 YEARS. In this industry the goal is to hit 100 episodes so you can go into syndication, our show did 110 episodes. WE ARE THE PARKER, I LOVE US 4REAL.” She stated.
As we previously reported, when Mo’Nique first made the announcement she shared it to her IG followers saying,“Today we filed a lawsuit to make sure that we are fairly paid money that we are owed for The Parkers.” She wrote. “Actors rely on the good faith of Hollywood Companies to honor their profit participation agreements. The Parkers was a huge success and continues to be a source of revenue through syndication and streaming channels.”
She continued, “To further make my point the Executive Producers of The Parkers took legal action for the same concerns that I have, and they’ve already settled. Unfortunately, all too often, talent gets kept in the dark. We’re looking forward shedding some light on the subject! I LOVE US 4REAL!!”
The show was well-received by audiences and helped launch the careers of Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn. It was also notable for its diverse cast and storylines that tackled issues such as sexuality, race, and class.
Overall, “The Parkers” was a popular and successful sitcom during its five-season run, and it continues to be enjoyed by audiences through reruns and streaming platforms.
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As we previously reported, Mo’Nique has been doing some big things and still killing the game. The comedian just released a new Netflix special titled “My Name Is Mo’Nique.”
She had segment about how she was raised by strong Black women and how her grandmother urged her to never engage in oral sex. She also briefly recounts a time when she had to wear a strait jacket, her intolerance for bullies, and dealing with a white teacher that quickly made headlines.