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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: PJ on 7/07/2009 10:48AM
I don't understand why so many of you are upset about what goes on in someone else's bedroom.I'm not interested in the sexual habits of anyone I'm not planning to have sex with. There are so many important things in life to be concerned about which could certainly use the time and energy that is spent trying to control what goes on in a stranger's bedroom. As an earlier poster said, get a life.
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By: GatKeeper on 11/03/2009 8:39AM
It's the understanding of both in the marriage...So Mo' is in all that as well..in fact I wouldn't be surprized if the ideal came from Mo' primarily.. who doesn't want to appear as a woman who has failed at more than one marriage..
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By: Synthia on 3/30/2010 2:37AM
I finally understand. Look at him, he's Gay. Her marriage is for convenience and he's there for the paycheck. The truth of the matter is he might not really be the twins daddy but went along with the story for the ride. They have been friends for a long time so the love is there but not as a man and woman.
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