Academy Award Winner Mo'Nique "Blackballed" for "Not Playing the Game"

It's been quite some time since we heard from Academy Award winner Mo'Nique, who dominated the Supporting Actress race back in 2009. It seemed like she was on top of the world with her pick of some prime projects. There was that rumor about the Hattie McDaniel's biopic directed by her "Precious" director Lee Daniels, but nothing ever really materialized. And then there was that wonderful trailer for "Blackbird" that premiered sometime last year, but since then things have been quiet.

It's clear after today why. According to the Oscar winner in an essay published by The Hollywood Reporter, ever since she won her trophy, she has been "blackballed" by the industry.

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