Gerald Imes Admits Molesting Mo'Nique, Apologizes to Sister on Oprah
Gerald Imes, Mo'Nique's "monster" older brother, has come clean.
After decades of denying allegations, Imes finally owned up to horrific claims made by Mo'Nique - that he was her childhood molester - to Oprah Winfrey.
"I'm here today to first acknowledge what I've been denial for for 37 years, and that is I did assault and inappropriately touch my sister in manners that were uncomfortable for her," he said. "And for that, I apologize."
"I'm humbly sorry that those actions had taken place."
Mo'Nique's parents also appeared on the show, although the Precious star herself did not participate. She did give her blessing for the sit-down to take place, saying she hoped her family's story would help other victims of abuse.
Gerald Imes, Mo'Nique's older brother, has come clean.
As for Gerald Imes, he confirmed Mo'Nique's timeline: Abusing her between ages 7-11. Mo'Nique did not tell her parents until she was 15, and only di so then after a violent incident occurred that neither she nor Imes will discuss.
Imes says he only recently realized how wrong he was.
Academy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Sandra Bullock vs. Mo'Nique
Sandra Bullock and Mo'Nique were among last night's Oscar winners.
But which of the two talented actresses was the big fashion winner?
Sandra, who won Best Actress for The Blind Side, to the surprise of no one, followed the lead of Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet with a sparkling, silver dress.
Mo'Nique, who took home Best Supporting Actress for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, was feeling anything but blue in a gown of that color.
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