During Mo’Nique’s 2006 appearance on The View, the girls let her have it about not shaving her legs and Barbara Walters was a bit rude to her. So imagine how ecstatic Mo’Nique must have felt to be invited for a one-on-one with Barbara on her annual oscar show. [Sidebar: Payback is a B*TCH? ) ]

According to online sources, Barbara confided to friends that Mo’Nique was one of her most challenging subjects ever!

“If Barbara needed one more reason to quit the Oscar specials, Mo’Nique gave it to her.”

If you recall, Barbara referred to Mo’Nique’s newborn twins as “creatures” and ultimately took back her statement and called the babies adorable… but not before telling Mo’Nique, “Remember, you come and go. We stay!” in front of a somewhat surprised audience.

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Fast forward to the present and Mo’Nique’s recent inauguration into Hollywood history…Mo never forget about that comment, but said she would do the interview as long as her demands were met.

“She had very specific hair and makeup demands,” claims another source. “She also insisted that Barbara fly down to Atlanta. Barbara usually goes to her subject’s home, whether it’s Tom Cruise or Julia Roberts.

Mo’Nique wouldn’t let Barbara into her house.”

Barbara saved Mo’Nique’s interview for last during her Oscar Special for obvious reasons. Watch the full interview below to see what transpired between the two and check out what Mo’Nique has to say about her hair legs and her “open” marriage: Continue Reading…