Mo'Nique Shares How Katt Williams Helped Her Co-Star Yvette Wilson Before Her Death
Katt Williams is being celebrated in the Black comedy community for his exceptional talent, unwavering loyalty, and remarkable generosity.
In his discussion with Shannon Sharpe in January that quickly went viral, he affirmed rumors of providing financial assistance to prominent comedians during their times of struggle. Additionally, he discussed aiding individuals whose stories may never reach the limelight, including one recounted by Mo'Nique, a fellow comedian featured on his current "Dark Matters" comedy tour.
During a live video session with her manager and husband, she revealed that while rumors had long circulated about Williams' loyalty, she witnessed firsthand his support for Mo'Nique's former co-star, Yvette Wilson, from the UPN's sitcom "The Parkers."
Approximately forty minutes into the conversation, the 56-year-old highlighted comedians whom she perceives as genuine, including Mark Curry, Tommy Davidson, Corey "Zooman" Miller, and Red Grant, before delving into Williams' track record of good deeds.
"I want to say this about our brother Katt Williams," expressed the Oscar-winning actress. "Through the years, I would always hear things, 'OK, he won't show up to the shows,' 'He ain't this. He ain't that.' That's one of the purest cats in this game."
Mo'Nique revealed that she was aware of various anecdotes involving him but hesitated to disclose them without his consent. Once Williams, 52, granted her permission, she recounted how he assisted a terminally ill colleague.
"There was a woman named Yvette Wilson, who played Andell on 'The Parkers,' and when Andell took ill, it was a man named Katt Williams who just stepped in and took care of that sister until she left this earth."
Yvette Wilson succumbed to stage 4 cervical cancer and kidney disease in 2012 in Los Angeles. She was 48.
