Taraji P. Henson and Oprah Winfrey have been involved in a dispute regarding the production of 'The Color Purple.' Henson expressed concerns about the lack of dressing rooms, food, and drivers for the cast. Oprah denied rumors of a feud, stating she would step in to address issues and support the film. Henson praised Oprah at a screening, and also spoke out on pay equity and set issues. The musical adaptation of 'The Color Purple' has been overshadowed by accusations of poor working conditions and low pay, with Henson nearly walking away from the project.
Oprah Winfrey says “there is no thing” between herself and #TheColorPurple star Taraji P. Henson. https://t.co/nheXrGhNUR
"We have advanced as a society where we’re more open to who people love, and it’s really none of our business," Taraji P. Henson said of elevating the queer storyline in "The Color Purple." "It’s in the book. [Alice Walker] held nothing back in the book." https://t.co/i8g6lC01Pv https://t.co/3CEM85Pmnl
Oprah Winfrey discusses the power of #TheColorPurple material and how it propelled co-stars Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson’s on-screen performances #THRPresents https://t.co/kRGFwaHOjz
"I’ve been hit. I’ve been hugged when unwarranted. People have invaded my personal space because they think they know me." Taraji P. Henson on why she fought to bring drivers and security to "The Color Purple" set: https://t.co/VwsPjzFwF5 https://t.co/ME5VYUbptj
Actress @tarajiphenson talked to @SamOnTV about working with @Oprah on #thecolorpurple and what it was like to sing for the film. Watch here: https://t.co/m4NmfpUri8 https://t.co/MAc7GlborY
Taraji P. Henson Explains Why She Spoke Out on Pay Equity (Again) — and ‘The Color Purple’ Set Issues https://t.co/FkK9ETQtJb https://t.co/GHxezIxeUM
Taraji P. Henson Praises Oprah at 'The Color Purple' Screening: "She Was There Holding Our Hands" https://t.co/ciKFNDUH2Q
Oprah Winfrey says there’s no tension between her and Taraji P. Henson: “There is no thing.” Click below to read more: https://t.co/2ag19Vl5BH
Oprah responds to issues on "The Color Purple" set, including no food provided to the cast at rehearsals. “People are saying that I was not supporting Taraji [P. Henson]. “Taraji will tell you herself that I’ve been the greatest champion of this film https://t.co/FOUzWwJD0M
Oprah Winfrey tries to shut down 'disturbing' rumors that she and Taraji P. Henson feuded over The Color Purple shoot https://t.co/bOtDvomOiq https://t.co/tWLQ5hKm9e
Oprah Winfrey Addresses Supposed Taraji P. Henson Feud After 'The Color Purple' Star Voiced Concerns About Production https://t.co/LKqm9Jeaa5
Oprah is setting the record straight, there's no bad blood between her and #TheColorPurple actress Taraji P. Henson #THRNews https://t.co/8k8SyY3SiG
Oprah Winfrey is denying rumors of a feud with Taraji P. Henson on 'The Color Purple': 'Taraji will tell you herself that I've been the greatest champion of this film.' https://t.co/gdWSitO56o
The musical adaptation of “The Color Purple” has had its awards season campaign overshadowed by accusations from its stars about poor working conditions and low pay, notably from star Taraji P. Henson, who said she nearly walked away from the project. https://t.co/h8Wy894eyi
Oprah Winfrey says Taraji P. Henson feud rumors have ‘no validity’ https://t.co/eLLje6As04
Amid online speculation, Oprah denied that there was any bad blood between her and ‘The Color Purple’ star Taraji P. Henson. https://t.co/S1E8udDXge
Amid news of COLOR PURPLE set issues (initially no food at rehearsals, drivers not provided to take cast to set), Oprah says: "Whenever I heard there was an issue I would step in and do whatever I could to make it right." “People are saying that I was not supporting Taraji.… https://t.co/GueZCWJjMH
Oprah Winfrey denies ‘disturbing’ Taraji P. Henson feud rumors: ‘Everything got handled’ https://t.co/MIYqzNIruD https://t.co/gFdcohHaTC
Oprah says rumors that she did not support Taraji P. Henson on "The Color Purple" set aren't true. "I’m not in charge of the budget because that’s Warner Bros...whenever I heard there was an issue, or there was a problem with cars or the problem with their food, I would step in… https://t.co/rIbSHiWSv3
Oprah Denies Taraji P. Henson Feud, Says ‘I Would Step In’ to Fix ‘Color Purple’ Set Issues Like No Food at Rehearsals: ‘I’m Not in Charge of the Budget’ https://t.co/FOUzWwJD0M
Oprah Responds to Critics Following 'Color Purple' Rental Car, Trailer Revelations: No "Thing Between Taraji and I" https://t.co/D2neeocWPf
Gayle King asked Oprah and ‘The Color Purple’ cast about rumors of tensions with Taraji P. Henson on set. “When we first said that this movie was going to be a healing thing… I knew without a shadow of a doubt that people would try to bring that down” 💜 https://t.co/4pL63oXqBA
Oprah Winfrey Responds to Taraji P. Henson's Viral Comments About Production Concerns - The Simp enforcer doing the most https://t.co/7Xak1QUWkL
Oprah Responds To Taraji P. Henson’s Complaints About “The Color Purple” Production https://t.co/y8FqqRwjNH
Taraji P. Henson says she had to "check my ego" to audition for ‘The Color Purple’ https://t.co/sHpF5bFmEQ
Taraji P. Henson told Oprah "we gotta fix this" when no dressing rooms or food was provided to "The Color Purple" cast during rehearsals. Danielle Brooks says: “[Taraji] was our voice. This was my first studio film. Sometimes you do come in saying, ‘Ok, I’ll take whatever they… https://t.co/rH8zAcjRn3