Mo’Nique Celebrates Claressa Shields & Calls Her The “GWOAT”: “When You Witness Black Excellence You Must Share It”

Mo’Nique Celebrates Claressa Shields & Calls Her The “GWOAT”: “When You Witness Black Excellence You Must Share It”

Mo’Nique is making sure Claressa Shields gets her flowers.

The Oscar-winning actress and comedian shared an emotional message celebrating the boxing champion, telling her followers that when they witness “Black excellence,” they should acknowledge it. Mo’Nique proudly declared Shields the “GWOAT” — Greatest Woman of All Time — adding, “Auntie loves you.”

Her praise comes just days after Shields delivered another dominant performance in the ring. The undefeated boxer stopped Australia’s Kaye Scott in the sixth round at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Aug. 15, reclaiming the WBA and WBC middleweight titles and improving her professional record to 19-0. (MMA Mania??)

Mo’Nique has been vocal about her support for Shields before, previously defending the fighter amid online criticism and insisting her accomplishments speak for themselves. This time, she appeared focused on celebrating Shields’ latest achievement, writing, “When you witness Black excellence you must share it!!!!!” before adding, “I love us 4real. I love us 2life.”