Mo’Nique won Best Supporting Actress last night during the Oscars for her roll as an abusive mom in “Precious.” She paid tribute to Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win Best Supporting Actress in 1939 for “Gone with the Wind,” by wearing a royal blue gown and hair embellished Gardenias, as McDaniel did during her Oscar appearance. She cites her husband in her speech by expressing, “Thank you for showing me that sometimes you have to forgo what’s popular to do what’s right.” We are proud of you Mo’ Classy, Mo’Sassy, Mo’Nique!  Watch her speech below.

Know your history: Watch Hattie McDaniel’s acceptance speech for her roll in “Gone with the Wind” in 1939.