Mo’Nique – 100 pounds

Monique Angela Hicks is known professionally as Mo’Nique. She is an American comedian and an Academy Award-winning actress. She first gained recognition for her work in stand-up comedy, debuting as a member of The Queens of Comedy. In 2009, she garnered critical acclaim for her performance in the film Precious, for which she won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the fourth African American woman to win the award.

She has starred as Ma Rainey in the HBO biopic Bessie in 2015, for which she earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. One of the most inspirational women today is Mo’Nique. After she struggled with her weight for years, she decided to change her lifestyle. Mo’Nique started to do different activities such as hiking, boxing, yoga, and weightlifting. She lost 100 pounds in four years and decided to share this success story with her fans. Currently, Mo’Nique’s net worth is $13 million. She surely doesn’t need to worry about any mortgages or loans.