Taraji P. Henson responds to rumors that she is at odds with Oprah Winfrey, the producer of her new film. The color Purple.
The Oscar-nominated actress plays Shug Avery in the new musical film, which Oprah produced after playing Sofia in the original film nearly 40 years ago.
A video of Taraji and Oprah on top of the Empire State Building is going viral as fans believe it shows evidence that the two stars are feuding.
Now, Taraji is speaking.
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“It is so important for black women and ALL women of color to support each other. It is also imperative to have women of color in decision-making positions in ALL industries. Thank you for responding to my message with the compassion, understanding and support I have received.💜🙏🏾💜,” the message began on Instagram.
Taraji continued, “That being said… Ms. OPRAH has been nothing less than a constant and solid beacon of light to THE ENTIRE CAST of The Color Purple!!! She has provided ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE, and UNWAVERING SUPPORT to all of us. She told me personally to contact her for ANYTHING I needed, and I did!
“It took ONE CALL…ONE CONVERSATION…and ONE BLACK WOMAN MAKING A DECISION to make me feel heard. Thank you Ms. @OPRAH for EVERYTHING he does 💜💜💜,” Taraji concluded.
Taraji made headlines this week for her comments about unfair pay over the years.
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