Since the couple has openly shared their bedroom, Hicks is her husband, manager, mouthpiece, and sidepiece. Mo’Nique recently stated that they have outgrown their open marriage. Since Mo’Nique was his “little girl,” Hicks and his wife have had a long journey.
Mo’Nique’s love life is unique like her career. Oscar-nominated actress kissed several frogs before finding her prince. Mo’Nique briefly dated Kenny Mung. She then married Mark Jackson. Mark Eric Jackson Jr. and Shalon Calvin Hicks are their sons. 1997–2001. She met and married Sidney Hicks in 2005. Hicks has helped Mo’Nique’s career since they married in 2006. Jonathan and David Hicks are twins.
Sydney advised his wife to decline free press for Precious when the industry tried to “take advantage” of her. Mo’Nique won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, but Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, and Oprah blackballed her.
. Mo’Nique initially requested an open dynamic because she felt she deserved it as the breadwinner. Sydney convinced her to compromise over time.
Mo’Nique said opening up wasn’t just about sex. “People assumed sex when I said I had an open marriage. They went automatically. She told media that she and her husband have been best friends since they were 14. “We’re open and honest. No secrets. We refuse to be those married strangers.” “Best friends” are moving on. They “closed” their marriage by not entertaining in their bedroom.
“Life began,” said Mo’Nique. ц b Sydney has also discussed their development. He claims Mo’Nique has been several women to him. His partner, sister, and sometimes “little girl.”
Sydney “raised” Mo’Nique, she says. He’s her “daddy.”