Actress Taraji P. Henson, described as a 'hella of a Black Actress,' has publicly praised media mogul Oprah Winfrey, calling her a 'steady & solid beacon of light' for her support and mentorship during the production of 'The Color Purple.' Henson emphasized that Oprah provided encouragement, guidance, and unwavering support, telling her to 'reach out to her for ANYTHING I needed.' This acknowledgment comes in the context of discussions about the value and treatment of black actresses in the industry, with past disputes involving Mo'Nique and Whoopi Goldberg over pay and contract obligations. Henson's comments also 'shut down rumors of a feud' between her and Oprah. Fantasia Barrino also credited Oprah for being 'deep in the trenches' with the cast, amidst challenging filming conditions involving mosquitoes and snakes.
During a #THRPresents Q&A, Fantasia Barrino (@TasiasWord) gives @Oprah credit for being deep in the trenches with the stars (and mosquitoes and snakes) during filming for #TheColorPurple https://t.co/hv2srNurxh
During a #THRPresents Q&A, Fantasia Barrino gives Oprah credit for being deep in the trenches with the stars (and mosquitoes and snakes) during filming for #TheColorPurple https://t.co/3ddVfKLy1S
'The Color Purple' collaborators Oprah Winfrey and Taraji P. Henson shut down rumors of a feud between them with supportive Instagram posts. https://t.co/J5lX19OuHI
“Ms. OPRAH has been nothing less than a steady & solid beacon of light to ALL OF THE CAST of The Color Purple! She has provided ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE & UNWAVERING SUPPORT to us all. She told me personally to reach out to her for ANYTHING I needed, and I did!” —Taraji P. Henson https://t.co/b855d3WxyC
Taraji P Henderson is a hella of a Black Actress but you have to know your worth… you’re either the victim or the volunteer you can’t be both meanwhile we have Mo’Nique and Whoopi Goldberg sparing over similar issues in the past in regards to pay and contract obligation in the… https://t.co/Orp4am5BZ3