Mo'Nique (born December 11, 1967) is an American actress and comedian. Over the course of her career, she has been the recipient of a number of award wins and nominations, including a 2001 Grammy Award nomination for Best Comedy Album, and for her critically acclaimed role as Mary Lee Johnston in the 2009 film Precious, for which she received more than 60 nominations; in particular, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In 2015, Mo’Nique received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie nomination, for her role in the television movie Bessie.