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"We're saying that if by some chance ... you hear that Mo'Nique slept with another man, it won't be a need for a press conference, because I'm going to say, 'Why are y'all tripping off that?' ... That's not a deal breaker for myself. ... We are logical enough to understand that things like this do happen."
-- Mo'Nique's husband and manager, Sidney Hicks, on her revelation about their open marriage. (Jet)
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Actresses Tracee Ellis Ross and Mo'Nique onstage at the 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California..40th NAACP Image Awards - Show.Shrine Auditorium.Los Angeles, CA United States.February 12, 2009.Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (56712263), contact FilmMagic.com
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Actress Cassi Davis, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Mo'Nique and Wendy Raquel Robinson backstage during the 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Actresses Tracee Ellis Ross (L) and Mo'Nique speak during the 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images for NAACP)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Actresses Tracee Ellis Ross (L) and Mo'Nique speak during the 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images for NAACP)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Actress Mo'Nique arrives at the 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Actress Mo'Nique arrives at the 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Actress Mo'Nique and actor Sidney Hicks arrive at the 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP)
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Actress Mo'Nique visits The Hollywood Life House Suite on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah..2009 Park City - The Hollywood Life House Suite - Day 2.Hollywood Life House.Park City, UT United States.January 17, 2009.Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage.com..To license this image (56522448), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Mo'Nique visits the Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah..2009 Park City - Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge - Day 2.Park City, UT United States.January 17, 2009.Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage.com..To license this image (56514153), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Mo'Nique visits the Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah..2009 Park City - Kari Feinstein Sundance Style Lounge - Day 2.Park City, UT United States.January 17, 2009.Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage.com..To license this image (56514111), contact WireImage.com
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By: fknhippie on 6/12/2009 3:58PM
I don't understand why these stories even make headlines honestly its their business not everyone needs to know.
I do want to say however that it is odd this story showed up on a black voices page.........I don't see why there is even a black voices page anyway. Either racism is ok or its not it cant be both ways people would be screaming racism at the top of their lungs if there where a 'white voices page' why is this any different?
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By: Mzsax on 6/12/2009 4:06PM
Now wait, I AM trying to figure out how she has room to have a husband and cheat??? Come on now. The reality is they should have remained single. Why get married, to then have sex with other people? That is not the purpose of marriage. And WHEN they get that divorce, baby boy will take her to the bank. Wait a minute! Having an "open marriage" will not hold up in court. If she were to cheat and he could prove it it'll be a wrap.
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By: Jim on 6/12/2009 4:10PM
He is her manager, he is using her!! No man that loved someone would want them to bed someone else. He doesn't love her!! She has low self-esteem she needs to get it together and kick his ass to the curb!!
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By: jack on 6/12/2009 4:20PM
Why get married if your gone to sleep with whoever,what is the name of this game.
>>>>DUM-DUM
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By: Jack on 6/12/2009 4:24PM
UGH
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By: Steve D on 6/12/2009 4:32PM
What's funny Is that If this was about Gay marrige everyone would be say that It's wrong and that marriged Is between a man and a woman but when some slut say's It's ok to have an open marrige and It's ok to have sex with other's because It make's them happy no one say's a thing. Who the hell are you people to say I'm wrong If I want to marry a man and love him but you have no problem with this? HYPOCRITES...Steve D
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By: anon on 6/12/2009 4:39PM
He might be gay. That happens a lot.
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By: ann on 6/18/2009 8:33PM
hey you know whati think your right he might be gay...look at him in that picture. looks a little funny to me. not that anything is wrong with if thats the way you swing.let me take that back he isnt gay he may be bi/on the down low. (lol)
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By: mike on 6/12/2009 4:38PM
if i was married to a fat ugly ho like that i might mess around also, gees shes a sad sight
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By: K Williams on 6/12/2009 4:39PM
Everyone should get off the blog and report to a high school english class.
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