Over the years, Lee Daniels and Mo’Nique have faced many challenges.
After mending their differences, the Oscar-winning actress and the film director are now promoting The Deliverance, which will launch on Netflix on August 30.
On Tuesday, Lee Daniels gushed about Mo’Nique’s performance in his new movie and used Instagram to reflect on their 25-year friendship.
He penned:
During our inaugural press day for The Deliverance, I was thinking back on my 25-year friendship with the actor @therealmoworldwide over dinner.
This friendship has withstood the test of time, just like any true friendship. And boy, have we been put to the test?
Her depths never cease to astound me, from our first film, Shadowboxer, to our second film, Precious, and now #TheDeliverance.
She seems to have an endless supply of emotions at her disposal.
Since you have never seen her before, I can’t wait for you to.
Cynthia is the empathetic, badass social worker.
Released on August 30 on Netflix and August 16 in cinemas.
In The Deliverance, a struggling single mother battling her own personal issues, transfers her family into a new home in hopes of starting over. Her narrative is a gripping one.