Taraji P. Henson recently addressed the rumors that she is feuding with Oprah Winfrey over The Color Purple pay disparity.
During the press tour for the film, Henson opened up about the pay disparity for Black women in Hollywood, and it led to some fans speculating on whether she was shading Winfrey, who was one of the producers.
What is Taraji P. Henson's Reaction to Oprah Winfrey Feud Rumors?
During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club podcast, Henson was asked about the rumors that she was feuding with Winfrey during The Color Purple press tour.
"When have you ever seen me drag another woman, particularly a Black woman, ever? I'm 10 toes down for us," she said.
"I think it was just a campaign so that this Black movie wouldn't do well."
Henson opened up about the disappointing box office performance of the film during the holiday season in 2023.
When asked whether the alleged feud between her and Winfrey was the reason behind the performance, she responded, "You know that's BS, right?"
"Me and Oprah, I just have a love and a fondness for her. She just texted me the other day, commending me on a job well done in Straw. That was all fictitious, to draw a wedge between me and her. I went to her defense right away. You're not going to do this to that woman," Henson explained.
What is Oprah Winfrey's Reaction to Taraji P. Henson Feud Rumor?
Winfrey already addressed her rumored feud with Henson during a red carpet interview at the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony.
She also clarified that there is no rift between her and Henson, and she had nothing to do with the salary decisions on The Color Purple.
"There's no validity to there being a thing between Taraji and I. Taraji will tell you herself that I've been the greatest champion of this film. Championing not only the behind-the-scenes projection but also everything that everybody needed," she said.
"I'm not in charge of the budget because that's Warner Bros., you know? That's the way the studio system works."
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