Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn Unite in Legal Battle for ‘The Parkers’ Profits
Last week, Mo’Nique announced she filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures and CBS TV Studios for allegedly unpaid profits from the hit sitcom, The Parkers. Countess Vaughn, Mo’Nique’s co-star, publicly supported her former on-screen mother.
Countess Vaughn portrayed Kim Parker throughout the sitcom’s five-season run, while Mo’Nique played her mother, Nicole “Nikki” Parker. Other notable cast members included Dorien Wilson, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken L., and Yvette Wilson.
In a post on her official Instagram page, Mo’Nique stated, “Today we filed a lawsuit to ensure we are fairly paid the money that we are owed for The Parkers.” The actress shared this news on April 13th, adding, “Actors depend on Hollywood companies to honor their profit participation agreements. The Parkers was a huge success and continues to generate revenue through syndication and streaming platforms.”
Countess Vaughn showed solidarity with Mo’Nique when she reposted an article from The Jasmine Brand titled “Countess Vaughn Seemingly Stands w/ Mo’Nique As The Comedienne Sues Paramount & CBS Over Unpaid Royalties From ‘The Parkers’.” In her caption, Vaughn wrote, “Gotta get our money 💰.”
Mo’Nique acknowledged Countess Vaughn’s public support for the lawsuit targeting Paramount Global. The Academy Award-winning actress highlighted that The Parkers has been available for viewing and streaming since 1999. Mo’Nique expressed her appreciation on Instagram, writing, “@countessdvaughn it was an honor to work with you for 5 years, and it’s an honor to STAND WITH YOU TO GET WHAT WE ARE OWED FROM THE LAST 24 YEARS… WE ARE THE PARKERS. I LOVE US 4REAL❤️.”
