Comedian and Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique continues to call Tyler Perry a ‘hypocrite’ after Angie Stone funeral speech, reminding the world she hasn’t let go of her issues with the powerful media mogul. In a new interview with Rodney “Red” Grant, Mo’Nique doubled down on her stance that Perry misrepresented her in Hollywood and played a major part in damaging her career.
If you’ve been following this saga, you already know Mo’Nique has been outspoken about being blackballed after the success of Precious. In her viral sit-down with Club Shay Shay, she laid it all out. Now, with Perry’s eulogy at Angie Stone’s funeral going viral, Mo’Nique had a lot to say.
“I’m not difficult to work with,” she said. “I just refuse to tolerate any nonsense. I won’t let you disrespect anyone else I’m working with. That misconception? It came straight from Tyler Perry.”
She added that Perry’s label of her being “difficult” cost her over a decade of prime opportunities. “That messed with my hustle for 12 years,” she said. “But let me tell you, everyone I’ve worked with knows I’m not difficult. And Tyler Perry ain’t never worked with me, so you do the math.”
“Madea Is A Better Human Being Than Him” – Mo’Nique Gets Personal
Mo’Nique didn’t just address Perry’s Hollywood behavior — she got real about his actions at the funeral of the late, great Angie Stone. Perry took a moment during his emotional eulogy to call out the music industry for its mistreatment of Stone throughout her career. But Mo’Nique wasn’t here for the speech.
“Angie Stone was a warrior,” she said. “She was a fighter, no doubt. And to see that man up there being hypocritical about my sister? Nah, man! You can’t do that.”
She kept it all the way real, saying if the roles were reversed, Stone would’ve spoken out, too.
“What you won’t do is be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I’m not letting that slide, Tyler Perry,” she said. “And yeah, people say he does nice things for others—he does! But he makes sure the whole world knows about it.”
She even called out how his good deeds often come with a spotlight: “We all heard about him having Whitney Houston on his plane, paying for the girl’s house when it went up in flames, and leaving a $3,000 tip. Listen, when you do good from the heart [points to the heart], that’s between you and the universe.”
Mo’Nique Says Her Open Letter to Tyler Perry Was A Long Time Coming
Following her comments on the funeral speech, Mo’Nique revealed that she’d already addressed these issues directly to Perry in a heartfelt open letter. This wasn’t about clout — this was about accountability.
The timing of the letter was intentional, dropping right after Angie Stone’s passing to shine a light on how powerful voices can either uplift or damage careers. Perry’s tribute at the funeral moved many, but for Mo’Nique, it rang hollow given their history.
“You labeled me ‘difficult to work with’ despite never having worked with me,” she wrote.
Mo’Nique’s letter laid out four main points — all centered around how she believes Perry has not only misjudged her but contributed to a narrative that deeply affected her career trajectory. She spoke directly to the financial and emotional toll that came with it.
“You asked, ‘Where is the money she is owed?’” she continued. “The false narrative you perpetuated helped blackball me and cost me tens of millions of dollars.”
Her message wasn’t just for Perry — it was for the industry at large, and for anyone who’s ever been written off before being truly heard.