As a celebrated standup comedian, award-winning actress, loving wife with a strong support system at home — we know you’re always close by, Sidney! — and all-around successful businesswoman that never settles for less, single-named icon Mo’Nique is a true icon in the world of Hollywood.

However, it took decades of grinding back in the day to achieve the very status Mo’Nique enjoys today. Looking back at her classic standup clips though only proves that Mo was was always built for this.

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Joining us on “My First Time” this week, Mo’Nique told us one hilarious story about her come-up on the comedy night club scene in the ’90s. As many of those who’ve watched her over the years are well aware of, the Oscar-winning media maven can be quite slick with her tongue when ripping it on the stage — crude jokes galore! However, telling them in front of a room filled with church people might be cutting things a little too close! We’ll let her tell it though.

Start off your week below with some laughs by way of Mo’Nique on “My First Time” as the queen of comedy talks about her hilarious debut night club experience:

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