Mo'Nique won an Oscar, and Netflix offered her $500,000 for a stand-up special. Amy Schumer got $11 million for the same thing.
When she asked why, Netflix told her, "We don't go off of resumes."
In the video below, she tells the whole conversation herself.
Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle got $20 million a special, she says. Schumer went back and got $2 million more. Mo'Nique had won the Oscar in 2010 for Precious, a role she says paid her $50,000.
Netflix's explanation, in her words: Schumer had sold out Madison Square Garden twice and had a big movie that summer. And by the way, "we believe Mo'Nique is a legend too."
She asked her fans to cancel Netflix in January 2018. Most of the internet laughed.
Netflix said its opening offer was fair. In 2019 she sued for race and gender discrimination. A federal judge let the case go ahead, and it settled in 2022.
In April 2023, Netflix released her special, My Name Is Mo'Nique. Five years after "we don't go off of resumes."
Was Mo'Nique worth more than $500,000, or was Netflix paying for ticket sales, not trophies?
Every day: a famous name, the real offer, and who got paid more.
IN NOTHING TERRIFIED: THE SIGN AND PROOF OF THE ENEMY'S DESTRUCTION
Philippians 1:28 (AMPC): "And do not [for a moment] be frightened, terrified, or intimidated in anything by your opponents and adversaries, for such [constancy and fearlessness] will be a clear sign (proof and seal) to them of [their impending] destruction, but [a sure token and evidence] of your deliverance and salvation, and that from God.”
In our theme scripture, the Apostle Paul reveals a profound mystery concerning spiritual warfare: your constancy and fearlessness in the face of opposition serve as clear proof of the enemy's impending destruction and a seal of your divine deliverance.
Many believers do not realize that a believer's faith is evidence of coming defeat for the adversary. When you stand strong and firm, refusing to panic, draw back, or alter your confession of faith, you emit a powerful signal in the realm of the spirit. Your refusal to be terrified is a warning to the devil and his cohorts that they are in serious trouble.
Every time you maintain a steadfast posture despite raging storms, you announce to the enemy that God is about to raise a standard that puts darkness in its place.
Your unyielding faith warns the adversary that if he persists in the fight, God is set to perform a work that demonstrates beyond doubt that He fights on behalf of those who trust Him.
Do not let the enemy intimidate you into fear. Stand your ground, keep your confession firm, and rest in the knowledge that your unshakable stance is the very sign of your victory and your opponent’s defeat.
FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 10:38–39; Isaiah 59:19
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I thank You for this Word. I declare that I am not intimidated, frightened, or moved by any schemes of the enemy. I stand firm on Your promises, maintaining an unshakeable confession of faith. The enemy is in trouble, and my soul knows very well. Victory, deliverance and glorious triumph are my testimony. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Josh was a carpenter, shepherd/farmer
and in his spare time happened to change the entire world —with no mega building, and abuse from the dying empire and the religious shitfucks of the day propping it up all
with inflation and debt
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When people hurt you as they often do, don't take that hurt and confide in others. Use it to get closer to the Almighty. Confide in Him. Let Him heal you and deal with them.