Mo’Nique Reunites With Estranged Son After Years Of Silence
Mo’Nique spent Memorial Day weekend surrounded by family and forgiveness as she reunited with her eldest son, Shalon Jackson, following a long and public estrangement.
On Wednesday night (May 28), the Oscar-winning actress shared a series of heartfelt family photos on Instagram, including one of her and Jackson embracing and laughing.
The caption read simply: “GRATEFUL!!!! I LOVE US 4REAL!!!”
The reunion followed a turbulent period marked by public statements and emotional distance. Jackson, who had previously criticized his mother on social media, posted a video apology after the family gathering, acknowledging the pain caused by his past actions.
“Making those videos a year ago was a betrayal against our family, and I have to take full accountability for it,” he said. He thanked his relatives for their “patience” and “grace,” adding, “Bottom line, I was wrong, and I shouldn’t have said any of what I said.”
Jackson also admitted that his mother and her husband, Sidney Hicks, were justified in addressing his mental health struggles at the time.
“I just simply didn’t like it,” he said but acknowledged the backlash his family endured was undeserved.
@sho_nomaddad I’m sorry mommy. I love you. #fyp #sorry #accountability #monique #blacktiktok #family ♬ Soft Sunlight (Lofi) – Prodbyecho
Mo’Nique Previously Addressed Strained Relationship With Son
The mother-son relationship had been strained for years, with both speaking publicly about the rift.
During an appearance on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Mo’Nique addressed their separation.
We’re still very much separated,” she explained. “It’s one of those things where you have to pray to the universe and say let time do the healing, and that’s it. That’s it. Let time do the healing.”
Jackson responded on TikTok, calling her comments a “false narrative.” He said, “Neither one of us cares to put forth any effort to reconcile with the other. We are ‘separate,’ as she put it, because she doesn’t care to be my mother any more than I care to be her son.”
Mo’Nique has openly admitted she struggled with motherhood during the early years of her fame but said she has taken responsibility for those shortcomings.
The family spent the holiday weekend together, marking a significant step forward after years of silence and tension.