In a moment of raw honesty and heartfelt vulnerability, Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique has delivered one of her most personal and powerful messages yet — one aimed at anyone feeling stuck, confused, or unsure of which way to turn.
In a recent Instagram video titled “Moments of Reflection,” the 57-year-old star appears emotional but empowered, sharing a deeply motivational voice-over as she’s seen working out, dancing, and taking peaceful walks in nature.
The video, backed by a simple and honest caption — “HEY MY SWEET BABIES / BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE❤️❤️ / I LOVE US 4REAL” — is already resonating across generations.
“So for all my babies out there that may be in the midst of some confusion, that may not know which way to turn,” Mo’Nique says gently, “go look in your mirror, come out to a waterfall and talk out loud. ‘Please make me better. Let me be the best that I can be on this journey.’ I did not say perfect. Let me be the best that I can be.”
It’s a tender reminder that we are all works in progress — and that growth starts with a simple willingness to ask for better.
Known for her fearless advocacy, unfiltered truth-telling, and enduring strength, Mo’Nique has never shied away from speaking her truth. But this message isn’t just about her — it’s about you. Whether you’re navigating heartbreak, healing from trauma, or simply trying to find your footing in a chaotic world, her words offer both comfort and clarity.
“Allow me to be the best wife I can be. The mother. The best sister. The best friend. The best auntie that I can be,” she says with conviction. “Not the best. The best that I can be.”
The distinction is key. Mo’Nique isn’t calling for perfection — she’s urging us all to strive for progress.
Her voice cracks with emotion as she invites others to tune out the noise of comparison and competition and instead focus on the reflection staring back at them in the mirror:
“What conversation are they having with you? Are they saying you’re doing us right? Or are they saying you’re doing us wrong? And only you know the answer to that.”
This is not a celebrity giving a sermon. This is a woman, at 57, speaking from lived experience. A woman who has faced rejection, criticism, and personal trials, yet still chooses grace, still chooses growth, still chooses love.
Mo’Nique’s message is for the soul that needs reminding: you don’t need to be perfect to be worthy of love, joy, or purpose. You just need to be willing — willing to listen, willing to change, and willing to show up for yourself.
“My girls say, Mo’Nique, you’re doing us right,” she ends. “I love us for real, babies.”
