Mo’Nique Reunites With Eldest Son Shalon Jackson After Years of Estrangement

In a powerful moment of family healing, legendary comedian and Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique has reunited with her eldest son, Shalon Jackson, after years of estrangement. The two were all smiles in family photos Mo’Nique posted to social media, captioned simply: “Grateful!!! I Love Us 4Real!!!”

The emotional reunion comes shortly after Shalon shared a heartfelt public apology on TikTok, taking full accountability for past statements he made about his mother. In the lengthy video, Shalon admitted that airing their private issues publicly was a mistake, stating:

“Making those videos a year ago was a betrayal against our family… I was wrong and I shouldn’t have said any of what I said. I should’ve just kept my mouth shut and called my mother.”

He went on to describe a deeply emotional family conversation—one that ended not with division, but with laughter and hugs from his younger brothers. “Though the road to family redemption is hard, I’m looking forward to it,” he concluded.

Mo’Nique, who’s been candid about motherhood and past regrets, hasn’t publicly commented beyond her joyful post, but fans and fellow celebrities have rallied around the moment, praising the family’s honesty, humility, and healing.