We're taking it back to 2006 to continue our Women's History Month series — and this one is personal. I'm revisiting Phat Girlz, the plus-size rom-com starring Mo'Nique, on its 20th anniversary!
From diet culture and internalized fatphobia to cross-cultural beauty standards and one of Mo'Nique's most underrated performances, this movie has a lot more going on under the surface than people give it credit for.
But the real question is — does Phat Girlz still hold up today? In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, I get into the characters, the themes, why the critics got it wrong, and what this movie still has to say in 2026. We want to hear from you — did you see this when it came out? Does it still resonate? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇🏾
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