What Mo'Nique Can Teach Us About Useless Girlboss Feminism

In this episode, Chelsea dives into popular comedian and actress Mo'Nique's history dealing with unfair contracts and negotiations in Hollywood, and how she exemplifies the limits of the advice to "demand your worth" that so many women are given.

Mo'Nique and Netflix: https://www.essence.com/feature/monique-showtime-special-netflix-lawsuit-pay-equity/

Steve Harvey anecdote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpvC3j9Qxus

Mo'Nique blackballed: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/mar/03/monique-blackballed-by-lee-daniels-after-precious-oscar-win

Mo'Nique and Cannes: https://eurweb.com/2015/03/03/monique-explains-why-she-refused-to-promote-precious-at-cannes/

Viola Davis interview: https://www.instyle.com/celebrity/viola-davis/viola-davis-viral-interview-resurfaced

Women and negotiation challenges: https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/leadership-skills-daily/women-and-negotiation-leveling-the-playing-field/

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