Did Taraji RUIN The Color Purple’s Box Office? + 50 Cent Hates Oprah, Invites Taraji to Join Him

‘The Color Purple’ raked in $18M, the largest Christmas Day opening for a film since ’09. The movie opened at #1 but ratings plummeted the following day. The movie dropped to #4 by the third day where it remained throughout the holiday weekend.
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[@DR-rw7es]

As a FBA woman I am SICK and TIRED of seeing slave and segregation time themed movies. Their beef had 0 affect on my opinion. Are there no fresh new black stories to tell? Loved the original... I'll catch this one when it streams.

[@PD-fe7dz]

Amen!!! I thought I was the only one. I wish they would transition out of this. Black trauma and dysfunction all of the time. All the women are hypersexual, hypervigilant, verbally, physically and emotionally abusive. Black men that are sons, brothers or in the relationship with a black woman being under their control without any backbone and ultimately becoming the failed gang banger, abuser of women, repeat offender, drug dealer or drug addict. We have watch it so long until we are drunk on it and reproducing it in real time....ugggh. They don't know how brainwashing this is. With the exception of this one and a very few others, these movies are written by white people and I think it's time for black actors to demand other scripts or write some new material. Please don't give us another slave or Jim Crow movie, we get it!!!😮😳

[@bb3ll07]

Exactlyyyyy!!!! They should release more positive movies

[@djplasticvibez5581]

Thank you 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@troybooker81]

​@@dragonbloodtv...FBA...Fat Black American 😂

[@blackamericandestroyergod1957]

​@@dragonbloodtvit's black people making their own identity known. Like everyone else. You laughing at a real life lineage and nationality makes you look like a jack ass and won't make it an imaginary hashtag like you wish it was.

[@LoveisKiing]

As someone who actually saw the movie, this version of the story left me feeling way more encouraged than the original. This version actually gave Celie an imagination and explored themes of sexuality, sisterhood, and self actualization.

[@ghorn1217]

It’s almost as if this segment of the population relishes digging their own graves with their mouths. Producers and casting directors have very long memories, especially when projects lose money and there’s someone they can blame. It’s going to be a long time before Taraji sees ANYTHING close to what she thinks she’s worth. When the Rock asked Arnold Schwarzenegger how to be the biggest star on the planet, he told him it’s simple: develop a reputation for being EASY to work with, then they’ll put you in everything. It’s the same advice Arnold got from someone else and he talks about grueling days on the set of Conan the Barbarian, crawling through rocks, his hands and knees get cut to pieces while the director ordered take after take. He smiled through it all. The Rock followed the advice and has been at the top of the Forbes list for highest paid actor for years. Apparently, “this” group didn’t get the same memo.

[@blackseed9293]

They think just them being a woman and black is good enough.

[@xLeo-ee4gc]

This the cry baby group. Waaaah here's a lollipop shut up.

[@toneallday5468]

Fuck that movie

[@christinianamariahsain19]

I’m Saving My Money For A Real Movie Ticket Home Alone… 😂

[@tzfrank3549]

I still haven't seen it and don't care to

[@daking9488]

Exactly 💯

[@3dollarwigfromwalgreens13]

no one cares thanks for sharing tho

[@Joylove134]

I love the original, but this one was also special. I can understand as a black man why you would feel this way. 😔. The narrative is still the same.

[@muddywaters1472]

​@@3dollarwigfromwalgreens13 obviously u and ur 3 dollar wig care..... Now grow ur own 4 a change !!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@SLiMMz_25]

I feel ya I hate sing and dance.

[@tthomas]

Some movies just don't need to be re made. Maybe Hollywood will finally get that..

[@MylezNevison]

The producers probably thought the movie would have the Barbie effect on black women; uniting BW over their shared trauma & disdain of the fictional black American male patriachy.

[@Niggalodeon323]

@@MylezNevisonyou fake woke, bruh. just stop 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Niggalodeon323]

@@drehardinthis guy gets it 👏

[@mrscheek7611]

😅it's not a remake.

[@BrothaJ365]

Is it a remake if it’s based on the play?

[@whatever-whatever931]

At the end of the day Taraji blocked herself from other roles she could have just said no why accept the movie role if you feel they not paying you your worth 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@sex4ladies]

This!!!

[@EyeShadowQueenn]

That part. Who tf is her manager? Ppl are mad at Vivica but she stayed booked and busy.

[@dickersonr6172]

And she was bringing up empire and Benjamin button. Then obviously proud Mary that flopped. She was doing all that crying just to say ppl not being fair to her and the cast and need to see the movie. I would never work with her! She ruined the red carpet for her costars cuz all the ppl talked about was her

[@whatever-whatever931]

@@EyeShadowQueenn Fr Fr 🤣

[@whatever-whatever931]

@@dickersonr6172 Ikr she talk too much

[@nicenynese]

I went only because my friend bought me a ticket. I had no intention of going. I agree 100% with the two reasons the movie sales dropped, (1) that feminist turn away from black men and turn to black women nonsense, (2) Taraji's mouth at the wrong time.

[@jermaineross6101]

Next time Sis stand 10 toes down and don't go. Not showing up for mess like this is the most powerful thing you can do.

[@daronwalker7491]

I believe the opening day numbers were manipulated by friends of Oprah to hype the movie. If a movie theater that 250 people sells out but 80 people are actually in the seats should I believe the numbers. My wife and children went to see it and they were the only ones in the theater.

[@tigerbombster]

Bingo 🎯

[@Boxhead42]

Ha, Oprah buying up seats. I had heard some musical performers do that with their records.

[@sarabrown7488]

Yep that’s exactly what was going on. Everyone is tired of all this different films pushing an agenda that’s anti man anti family and anti God. These actors have spoken about praying to these dead spirits to open themselves up to be taken over by these demonic spirits. I don’t understand how people that listen to all these interviews of the actors can’t see that’s what they’re doing. It’s not just these entertainers. It’s all entertainers in Hollywood. Go listen to them. They tell you how they’re are able to preform these roles

[@Naadeneo]

The bots can make the numbers whatever they want. Same with thumbs up.

[@nicolemonrue]

Yeah it was like 10 people in the theater when I saw it

[@BlaccEmpowerment]

No, she didn't ruin nothing. I'm sick of a color purple. You couldn't give me free tickets to go see it.

[@jayslater3166]

Lmao if it's free I'm taking it and IL dress in bright green lmao

[@babsylindo4069]

I agree with you 💯 opera did it to herself she lies about everything and she also gave away a lot of free tickets to promote the ratings

[@newlifegroupinc]

💯

[@greekre]

im sick of lucifer dressed as oprah

[@CJ-3121]

You couldn't give me 10 cents to promote this movie 💯

[@elikane101]

Just another trash movie that I won't be spending a penny of my money on,,,,PERIOD!!!!.

[@Rob10288]

👍🏿👍🏿

[@kennybaskin]

Me and my friends used to joke and laugh at certain scenes. This is the reboot that nobody asked for.

[@dickersonr6172]

The person who directed the stage play wanted it to happen.

[@samanthabrahambrown6369]

Words can’t contain how delighted I am that this Film is taking a Nosedive 😊Nothing against Fantasia, may her light so shine to Eternity but Oprah and the way she treated others, particularly Whoopi Goldberg( put aside what you feel about Whoopi Goldberg Today and focus on her Performance in the Color Purple) If it wasn’t for Whoopi Goldberg’s and Danny Glover’s Performance that carried the Film neither Oprah nor those working behind the Scenes be where they are Today. Oprah behaves as though she is the Color Purple and that’s what’s wrong about it, No humility at all. So glad that not even directing The Color Purple could hand her the power of that Production . It’s there but it’s not for Sale 😂🤣😂🤣Hilarious

[@briv2403]

I used to love Whoopi but I can’t stand her these days 😂. But you are completely right, Whoopi’s performance in the original is legendary

[@lordfriezachrist6546]

​@briv2403 nowadays, she's just a mouthpiece for the democratic party

[@OhSoLoring9113]

I totally agree with you, Whoopi and Danny defiantly were the main STAR in The Color Purple movie.💯

[@SusanKellogg-t1e]

I will never be better than Whoopi!!

[@Gawddess]

Facts. Whoopi & Danny made that movie. Danny Glover played that role so well...ppl dislike him til this day! 👀

[@ejbrown-trollinger2237]

Sorry but I do not believe that Taraji is the total blame for the box office sale to plummet. For me, it was mostly the presentation. All the actors did an awesome job portraying their prospective characters. However, some scenes were cut from the original version to emphasize on the gay relationship between Celine and Shug. Also, the dance scene in the juke joint was too raunchy. I had to cover my granddaughter’s eyes. When asked what I thought of the film, I told my friends what I felt which made them decide to wait for it to be released on DVD. Oprah, if you are going to remake a movie, do it better than the original. Speiburg’s version was way better!

[@ryansmith9784]

Taraji should’ve kept her Mouth closed though, she may not be in anything Oprah or Tyler Perry related for a minute…

[@AngieBTV]

I just don’t think most of us want to see this movie, yet again. Cinema has kinda become a joke atp. The movies are simply trash, nothing new or original these days. Everything is either a remake or just not good.

[@itzyogirl100]

@@ryansmith9784she should have waited until the film press run was long over and then speak about pay. She did her fellow cast mates a disservice.

[@gabrieldaniels6191]

@@AngieBTVor got all that woke ‘Gei’ 💩

[@rhondaportis6769]

You did like me, my co-workers asked and I was honest. Have the good and bad. They said thanks, not wasting my money. A few might buy the DVD since it's cheaper than going to the show.

[@tabiagebre8168]

Don't blame Taraji, a lot of people don't support Oprah!

[@foxtrot685]

I’ll raise my hand to that one

[@bobbyhill8341]

I refuse to support anything she has her hands on and I’ve thought that way for damn near a decade

[@gigigonzalez2804]

Facts!!!

[@ar3421]

Periodt. She didn't give a d@mn about Black women until white women left her a$$ back in 2007/8.

[@bwill955]

Exactly! Everybody doesn’t praise Oprah and her MESSINESS!

[@MariaAntoinetteF]

Taraji was unprofessional to go out on the press junket and complain about her personal finances. Wrong place and time. I hope she can do damage control.

[@MYWonderfulRBWorld01]

Ok Oprah plant. We've all heard by no w how Hollywood's elite push the "he's/she's crazy," narrative. How much were you paid to write this fake negative Taraji

[@MYWonderfulRBWorld01]

assesement?

[@MariaAntoinetteF]

@@MYWonderfulRBWorld01 for?

[@chocolithoney]

I still don’t see how the original The Color Purple was good enough to even remake it let alone make it a musical

[@Darkseid757]

The movie costs $100 million. An $18 million opening is a disaster. This needs to make $250 million dollars + just to break even.

[@racqueenus]

Wait a minute, and Taraji didn't make at least a million dollars????

[@Gerberdaisy77]

The movie is still in the theaters so it could still make money, especially overseas.

[@theknightspalace]

​@@Gerberdaisy77🤣🤣🤣no one over sea is seeing this mess, lol like China gives a damn about black people

[@jrt2792]

This film DOESN'T need a 100 million to produce.

[@DagenLucas]

@@Gerberdaisy77it’s done … movie isn’t going to pay money

[@swanyay3304]

The Color Purple is just what I expected, the celebration of Black male degradation. Now, although it’s a fictional story no one is questioning validity of things of such happening. My problem is this movie and the original continues to perpetuate the heartless masculine Black man as law. Alice Walker herself said Spielberg twisted the story, and the great James Baldwin himself said the movie (original) was trash. This is a clear feminist movie that is guised in the white power structure and I’m sick of it

[@tupactargaryen]

A lot money to be made in bashing BM and pandering to BW .

[@stevelumumbashabazzz5087]

Im glad that it’s a flop.

[@AnitaHenderson-i9x]

SO AM I!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

So black men did what they did to black women… and they’re victims? Did you clowns not know the original actually highlighted black male abuse on a greater scale? I am so sick of you clowns dehumanizing black woken to uplift black men.

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

You mean as black men have done to black women since forever ? You clowns hate reality.

[@unclericky5850]

“The Color Purple” is a black man hating film….i hope the movie continues to flop. I’m still rooting for Fantasia tho.

[@taiyl]

This is why I refused to watch the movie.

[@kaaayjaaymafia9095]

@@taiylthis one has a different perspective on him…. Less abuse & showed he only wanted to please his father also they became good friends in the end

[@elaynaaubreygonzo3744]

Had enough of those w Tyler Perry movies 😂

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

Black men of today and yesterday are horrible. And treat black women the worst. You see a film that’s not even original re telling a story that was already told and instead of holding black men accountable, as usual, you attack black women. I can not stand you bastards . At all.

[@msshe77]

I haven't seen this version yet.. so I can't comment on it yet. The original movie, for me, just represented real life once upon a time. It was common and dam near acceptable for a woman to be abused imo. I'm not sure of an agenda being pushed, not about to debate anyone on it. It was just just another version of the not so pretty lives that people lived once upon a time (and still do in many cases)

[@suredid9970]

Pink Book Lessons I thought I was the only one thinking why would Taraji talk about salary when she should be promoting The Color Purple. It should have been about the movie.

[@OliviaDaughter]

For me it was a combination ; beefing with Whoopi, Ms Henson low pay, significant scenes left out and it being a musical. I am in no real hurry to see it. ❤

[@LandoKalrizzian22]

I didn't even know there was a remake until Christmas day!!?? I'm like wtf, why and for whom? The book was amazing and the movie was amazing. What else did the original concepts miss?

[@marcelljackson2868]

Nahhh this movie killed itself when folks finally did research on it people with a brain knew what this really is

[@msann6641]

But what they spent $100 million on……clearly not the salaries. This should have been released on a streaming site🤷🏽‍♀️

[@KeithEasley-vc1mb]

That part I mean where the money go to

[@stevelumumbashabazzz5087]

I knew it will be a flop when she complained about her salary when she should be blaming her management for not capitalising after the success of empire.

[@pinkbooklessons]

Exactly

[@1Atlkid]

@@sergeantbeelmao. I still can’t get over that rap battle Lucious and ol girl WERE suppose to have.

[@cynthiajacobs1107]

I think that she's trying to make Oprah pay for her past mismanagement issues. Not fair !

[@tianawashington5681]

🤔 what happen to Empire?

[@pryncess-khousen975]

I want to take this minute to say how proud I am that I never saw either one and never will.

[@lynndavist]

The original one was good.

[@anarizmoore]

Just curious, what made you watch this video?

[@cordelearts]

How in the world did this movie cost $100 million?

[@xLeo-ee4gc]

Had to spend 80 mil to give tickets away.😅😅😅

[@eclipse2fly4]

Oprah did what most record companies used to do. She bought tickets to inflate numbers.

[@KarenKSmith-tm2kp]

I believe it that's why she didn't want to pay the actresses what they should of deserve.

[@Maxxumus]

T mobile tried to give me discount ticket...he'll naa

[@The_mrs86]

@@Maxxumus😅😅😅

[@charleysnow3772]

I believe it!!!

[@Josco31]

Thank you!

[@JulyLeoBabe]

A lot of us didn't know it was an actual musical like the play. I was chewed out for that. I didn't see any promos and I assumed that it was a remake of the movie, not the play. I think there are more people who don't like musicals versus people who do. She banked on the play being a popular movie.

[@jasminedennis8167]

That part, once it started and I realized it was a musical, i was ready to go

[@KarenKSmith-tm2kp]

Yes, I am One of those I don't care for musical. It's just too much singing, dancing and clapping.

[@Mont3000]

true , though I did know it was a musical I still refused to see it. I seen a good musical few years back it was pretty good. It changed my view on it a little.

[@johnlawful2272]

​@@Mont3000try opera

[@rhondaportis6769]

I would not have went if I would have known it was a musical. I checked out everytime they started singing. Should have left the original alone. Something's don't need to be touched.

[@floydphillipsco]

1:18 - This is what bothers me about this overly-emotional matriarchy we survive in the black community. Oprah says the word "amazing" and everyone begins to celebrate without actually knowing numbers, analytics, exit surveys/polls etc. They just begin to rejoice. We' have got to learn to put our emotions aside, staying balanced, even-keeled and focus on the numbers... We move, behave, think like children... Black men need to establish a black male led patriarchy that focuses on productivity, value, substance, and sustainability! ASAP

[@Nahsir267]

Agreed.

[@donatapowell8143]

If Tariji ruined The Colour Purple's box office with her tearful revelations then good for her (although I don’t think that was her intention). Why should Miss Billionaire Oprah & Co. profit from the success of the film while the cast were paid peanuts for their hard work and performance. Look at how Oprah was thanking "America" profusely for the box office sales on the first day. If Taraji and other cast members did not financially benefit from this movie then neither should Oprah & Co. The fact that Taraji was so upset shows you how much she was screwed over just like Monique. I'm glad the movie is going to be a flop especially after the amount of money it cost to make it. This is karma for how the employees were treated by the employers, although after the way Oprah blanked and ignored Taraji, I think it's safe to say that Taraji will now get blackballed just like Monique.

[@lynndavist]

Yes they are going to Blackball her

[@KingofkingsJesusChrist]

I also think the fact it’s a musical yet wasnt marketed as a musical really hurt the movie when the actual information came out. Which the producers and studio did on purpose because they said musicals aren’t supported as much. It’s a combo of things

[@OhCyrus]

Pretty sure people would rather pay for the Maui victims to get their lives and homes back rather than Oprah’s pockets.

[@jermaineross6101]

No. We need to be looking out for our black communities. They got that over there they can handle it. When has any of those Polynesian groups come to our aid? Waiting

[@poloststyles2669]

​@jermaineross6101💯💯💯💯💯

[@tomare6479]

Or help broken families in general all over the usa

[@jermaineross6101]

@@tomare6479 No. We need to help Black Families.

[@samonicaj325]

I have not seen the movie...nor will I ever watch it. Why can't we just be honest. The movie is about molestation, incest, women having sex with women , domestic violence but if you wanna blame Taraji feel free. Her being compensated for her work does not mean we as the public have to consume this garbage movie 😮😮

[@pinkbooklessons]

Taraji complaining about pay while promoting the movie, made people believe she wasn’t compensated fairly for the movie, then coming back admitting they gave her what she negotiated. Horrible look. The feminists ruined their own movie. Good for them 👏

[@samonicaj325]

@@pinkbooklessons Monique has stated her issues with Oprah so if she promote the movie that's a problem ....if she does not promote the movie that's a problem she is not fulfilling her contractual agreement. I am just saying we're both right.

[@prosperpetuity7987]

That’s real life! If you want to ignore fine, but we’re not going to keep sweeping it under the kitchen table, that’s why the world is so f’d up. Speak your truth and heal your trauma!

[@thecommentlounge]

Many didn't want to go see it either because nothing comes close to the first film. Also people are tired of struggle black films which I believe is why Black Panther did well, even though I'm not a fan of those films either for several reasons. Also Taraji, I believe felt the heat of being underpaid when they started the press tour. It's a lot of work and ground to cover when you're having to come out of pocket doing it; that was the initial issue Monique had, promoting Precious.

[@CrarleneReese]

Taraji Henson should have kept her mouth shut because now she will be blamed for this disaster result. If she was so upset about her salary then she should not have done the movie. I would be shocked if she gets another big movie offer.

[@iammr.h82]

I refused to go see it. I'm tired of rehashing old properties. Sure, its a musical now. Don't care. We have so many more rich original stories that can be told and aren't. Not even by US. So excuse my cynicism for a moment, but this is not a flex and certainly not a win in any category for me. These people are creatively bankrupt and I am over it. There are VERY few properties that I view that need remakes. Maybe expansions with new characters and places but not "The same story updated for a modern audience." Ughhhh....

[@lgee9027]

My exact sentiment!!!!

[@1Atlkid]

I thought that one movie about NatTurner was good?

[@couptakeover]

🎯💯

[@iammr.h82]

@@1Atlkid Birth of a Nation is what I think that you are referring to. That was not a remake. Period pieces are fine when there is new information to be added accurately whenever possible. In a year or so they will remaking that movie except Nat will be LGBTQIA+😂😂

[@MonetBradley]

Well said! We have a pleather of great stories within our community

[@SHAKA5474]

IMA PUT SAVANNAH IN THE COMMENTS CAUSE THATS WHERE IM FROM!!!

[@pinkbooklessons]

Much love to Savannah!

[@unclericky5850]

C-port city!

[@JamesLee-nw8kz]

Lived in Richmond Hill retired military from FT. Stewart..

[@musicmonk9976]

Skidaway in the da house!

[@therenegade2660]

Looks like somebody faked numbers

[@gbrown8523]

Which way? You think they overinflated the numbers? Because I do. Wiki has it at 47 mill. There’s no way it made that much money..

[@therenegade2660]

@@gbrown8523 Wiki?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeanicelewis510]

I think her complaining played a small part.😊

[@ryansmith9784]

Taraji gone end up Blacklisted just like Monique, she should’ve let the movie come out then thrown her Tantrum…

[@tupactargaryen]

Two things. 1. The color purple cost a $100 million to make? Huh? 2. lol, yall actually paid to see that crap?

[@Highznberg]

She turned down a lucrative offer from CBS to stay on "person of interest" in favor of a stereotypical character that she's been playing pretty much her whole life. Didn't understand that move.

[@HiddenGemsTravel777]

She wanted the cinema big screen success not television success...

[@kish2895]

Oh I didn't know they offered her more money to stay on that show. That show was so good too, and I liked her on that. I stopped watching after she left because it was not the same.

[@BilalB8]

I know in Shreveport, Louisiana the local radio stations was buying out tickets for all the shows and giving them free to the audience on opening day. Those numbers they are trying to promote are BS.

[@kristieconner8608]

I will say this...I loved the movie, I loved that it was a musical (maybe bcuz I come from a musically inclined family), and I loved the original even more. I dont think Taraji had ANYTHING to do with the drop in sales. It was advertised as "Christmas Day only", so everyone that wanted to see it, rushed out to do so. I do want to say, I stand with Taraji. Why promote a movie, that refuses to pay me my worth. She was told, there wasnt enough money to pay her worth. So, during a time to make them more money, let's talk about how they dont/wont pay me more money. Simple...the math was mathing then! And just a suggestion, pay her her worth now, post theatre opening date, they got it now, per Oprah's dinner speech. So what's the excuse...oh the contracts, silly me 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@giftedtodance]

‼️I Loved the Movie🎬, the Production and supporting the all the Cast members (especially all the leading ladies). 💜💯 The music and dance selections were 🔥🔥🔥 as well. 💜 And it wasn't as depressing as the original. Not sure what all the negativity is about saying that the whole film makes black males look bad. Taraji's character had a good man and so did Danielle Brooks character had 2 good men throughout the movie. 🥰Much Love and thanks to the entire cast and the director for his extraordinary efforts of detail in the creativity of this remake of the original Color Purple!👏🏽👏🏽 🥰🥰🎬🎼🔥🔥 ❤H.E.R., Ciara, Deon Cole, Halle Bailey, Louis Gossett Jr, David Allen Grier, Tamela Mann and even Whoopie Goldberg has a cameo appearance in the film. I went and enjoyed the film as well as supporting the whole cast.

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

Not her crying about the contract she signed! 😂 Blame your management!

[@marlymarlle]

That Part.

[@cynthiajacobs1107]

TRUTH !!!

[@JAZZLlFE]

People sign on to do jobs every day for little pay and actors are no different...it's a job which is much harder because offers are few and far between so you have to take what you can get. It's not like quitting Walmart and the next day you work for Target for 2 dollars more an hour. Just because she sucked it up for a meager paycheck to keep the lights on doesn't mean it wasn't demeaning after her resume has shown all the work she's put in or that she can't voice her worth after the job is over just like millions of people do all over the world each and every day until something better comes along. Which is why she said she may have to quit entertainment for financial stability.

[@nightswan1234]

I don’t recall Taraji crying while running to the bank with all them Empires checks!!! And she really needs to stop tryna sell her wolf tickets about stopping movie offers! Who the Hell believes that? 🤣🤣🤣 Really Taraji? Girl bye!!

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

@@JAZZLlFE if the offers are few and far between then that should tell you something. Celebrities get zero sympathy from me. If your stardom isn't popping like it used to find another avenue to make money. She has the capital to invest. There's no excuse to be whining about a paycheck you settled for. You can't expect anybody else to fight for your worth celebrity or not

[@itsjonae6957]

Most people I know including myself never liked Oprah and for several reasons but is always seen as americas darling especially from a lot of black elites

[@Eastpointe]

You mean her Euro elite handlers

[@SGxShadow]

She always came across as fake to me. She is also in bed with a lot of the foolishness that exploits women in Hollywood. She had ties with Jeffery Epstein also... then again... who hasn't these days. She groomed victims for these people and offered them Hollywood Access if they "played ball".

[@MsJonessss]

I mean Oprah was on the green leafs and that show was fire. I know a lot of people would watch that.

[@project0077]

You mean the "sisterhood" didn't show up in droves to support the movie? Who'd have thunk it? 😂

[@adammitchell5037]

I personally think a lot of people didn’t care to see another version of the color purple that for sure would hurt your rating.

[@carmalgiftedhandabstractpa3821]

The show took a nose dive after Christmas because a lot of people was expecting it to be more like the first color purple movie. When seeing that it’s not like the movie, then a lot of people had mixed reviews on it, by it being a movie/musical play that’s not what they expected so a lot of people refuse to go and see it

[@stilman3780]

I have zero desire to ever see this movie. I refuse!

[@derricktyler9635]

I’m with you

[@cindyheyward2404]

Taraji's decision to speak out before the release of The Color Purple movie hurt the film. I am quite sure her being underpaid started a long time ago before Oprah. Ms. Taraji should not have accepted the role because she did more damage to the audience that might have wanted to see the movie. The original movie is my favorite but I am sure once this one comes out on a stream I will watch it, Taraji made it lackluster because she seemed so miserable, and it became about her money and not the movie💯

[@Isalenw]

She caused a distraction. People start focusing on her and not the movie. That couldn't been at another time.

[@rachelfinney1774]

Totally Agreed

[@ianditwin7443]

Oprah doesn't pay her. It's the studio.

[@djplasticvibez5581]

Again we don't know what was said behind the scenes or contractionally so I'm rocking with Taraji because she's usually honest and straight up 👆🏾 while Oprah is usually a snake 🐍

[@prettynerd4779]

I feel so bad for Fantasia, this was suppose to be her moment..She is the STAR of the film but Taraji did do damage.

[@mrs.kpbailey]

Im not even remotely interested in watching this remake. We need a new damn narrative altogether. Best wishes to Fantasia (forever rooting for her lol).

[@millennialodyssey5956]

Same here. Love fantasia but I'm done with the remakes and generally will not support anything Oprah is apart of at this point.

[@Mont3000]

Yes

[@charn4292]

I agree, same sh*t different year. We definitely need a new narrative cause this type of narrative is getting old! This the best we can do for black films!?

[@mrscheek7611]

People it is not a remake. Also it was made clear this was an adaptation of the musical. People just werent paying attention and now they mad😅

[@charn4292]

@@mrscheek7611 I don't recall anyone one on the feed, being mad?....as for a remake, its still titled "The Color Purple"....now I don't know about anyone else but, I'm not wasting my time on the narrative, I'm not wasting my money to see any black person in stuff like this. So, I'm entitled to be disappointed!....we're better than this!!! So, if in that sense it makes me mad, yes! Ohhh, I'm paying attention and most importantly I'm tired of stuff like this getting produced and the movie industry expecting us to support or come out in droves for a period in time that doesn't need to be relived nor celebrated.

[@TT_Hot_Topics]

We're moving away from new slave movies we like the old ones better. OPRAH is out of ideas 😒 The other thing is everybody knows OPRAH is shady.

[@christopherjones5827]

Exactly that is good for that movie. I didn't like the first one and definitely didn't see that one.Them demons love to reminise and live in those horrible days for hebrews but next time around it is going to be flipped around 10fold.

[@bertramattles1695]

If I can explain to you how much heat I used to get from females when I told them I could not stand Oprah back in the early 2000´s and how phony she was. When she had Michael Jordan on her show and purposely tried to make him cry when she kept mentioning how his father was murdered I lost the little respect I never had for her. She was trying so hard to get a reaction out of this man and that was such a low blow. Anybody who doubts me find the episode on the web I am sure its there. To his credit Michael knew what she was trying and actually kept it together and did not cry. I never watched another episode of that show. Dont get me started on when she built the school in Africa and made those wack comments when asked why she was building the school there. Her actual words were They will appreciated it more! I was like huh Africa did not make Oprah rich and she is free to do with her money whatever she likes but that was an unnecessary statement. Oprah is from Chicago hood and you dont think they would appreciate a school there? When that sexual abuse scandal broke out at her school though there was not a peep from Oprah or the media. Oprah was acting like Africans are some perfect beings. This is what happens when people loose sight of themselves cause they have money.

[@NamelessQA]

Would him crying have been a bad thing??

[@aprilmay5616]

She's probably on Epstein's list.

[@drcokepepper]

I learned that rich people donate or build schools like oprah is mostly for tax purposes or to show off.she also wanted to keep the elites agenda of keeping us dumbdowned.they don't want us to get to smart and uncontrollable.this is also why the elites will always push up front people like cardi b,Kodak black,cashmeousside,whoa vicki,sexy redd and all other low brow and not to bright people to make them famout for the youth to admire.one of the goals of the elites is to corrupt the youth.

[@TravisGoins-ss7lx]

black kids in Chicago don't give a fuck about nothing but street life,but everything else in your comment I agree with

[@cwvos]

@Bert,,,, Whose some of her best friends here in the U.S. ❓️🤔 A Dead Pedophile who was in prison and another serial sex predator producer in jail who can bearly walk! That TOLD/TELLS me all I need to know about this woman who hates black men❗️She was even in a picture hugging and kissing that trash sex pred producer....Hollyweird is exactly that....

[@TheLilOlMan]

Two of my homeboys went with their wives, and both of them walked out. They said they had no desire to see a lesbian love story.

[@B.Nice2u]

Why would we be surprised at the failure when ALL the commentary and publicity leading up to the release was NEGATIVE from many angles. Remember this …Can’t we all just get along? 🤔

[@DarkAngel-im5bh]

This is simple pink book, taraji signed the contract just like any other one and she knew wat the pay was then complain after the movie’s release about her pay…she just needs to shut the hell up and deal with the decision SHE made to do the role period!

[@Roryloves.]

A lot of people are put off by Oprah! People feel that she bogarted herself all in this remake instead of letting the ladies enjoy their Press tour, and interviews. People really don't like Oprah. People went to see the movie because Taraji is in it. This is NOT Taraji's fault.

[@JAZZLlFE]

I hope Taraji ruined TCP box office numbers! This movie was nothing more than an agenda driven feminist propaganda advertisement for self-indulgent misandry.

[@l-h-1131]

One of the main reasons is because (1) Its a musical from what I heard. (2) black men won't support movies that make all black men look bad. (3) All the bad influences that the first one brought in the 80's destroyed Black men and families. This generation grew up on the first one

[@janepatton8100]

Sir, I don't know what world you live in when "men and families" get destroyed by a movie... 🤔. Sigh... Why are we so quick to say things that don't even adhere to logic and reasoning?

[@l-h-1131]

Lady... sigh... SHIM or whatever, black men where seen as nothing but woman beaters after the first Color Purple movie came out and those kid then are the parents now so why would those black boys to men now support a remake of a movie that demonized them. Yes it destroyed families because movies were different in the 80's then today, movies were more like social media today back the. Movies can be portrayed anyway to manipulate people across the states. So People look at movies and believe that's the norm going on in real life when it's not so black men took the problem of a movie if they showed any type of masculinity so alot of black women stopped being feminine and became super masculine throughout ending 80's to becoming more in the 90's to 2000's to how we see it now almost all black women have way more masculinity than feminine energy. Believe what you want but I'm a black man that knows and nor just talking out the side if my head like a women trying to tell a man how men were treated and looked at.

[@Nahsir267]

Yup, I’m glad to see more of my brothers standing up to this nonsense. I love it. BW will get a rude awakening soon when they realize that just they’re being used to further their own extinction as a race. They’ll come running back soon enough.

[@BlaccEmpowerment]

Because the s*** is tired. We sick of the color purple, that's all.

[@monicabrown6601]

My mom always say there's a place and time for everything she should have discuss it at the negotiating table with her lawyer I dont see that working in her favor 😮

[@BeckyBuju]

I heard it’s primarily a musical and for that reason I’m out 🤣✌🏿

[@faybury4428]

I'm tired of The Color Purple, and I'm tired of Oprah always digging up this movie and immediately attaching herself to any of its future projects. I think there was a play some years back. I think Taraji is unhappy and tired of Hollywood, but oh well.

[@lynndavist]

There is a video where Taraji said that she channeled spirits to enter her to play characters. We know we can't play or open the door to darkness without consequences

[@faybury4428]

@lynndavist Oh wow! Yea I agree!

[@carlwright8677]

All the male actor’s should have refused to do that trash

[@marcelljackson2868]

Agreed but you know they not gonna turn down money

[@Blaze_McCroey]

Like nearly every other business, Hollywood is a numbers game. If you have the track record that shows you can carry a movie and your projects consistently breaks the bank, then you have the leverage to negotiate for bigger paychecks. But if your filmography mainly consists of supporting roles or being a part of ensembles and you’ve only ever had two, three movies where you were the “star” and those movies didn’t live up to expectations, then the studios won’t be inclined to increase your pay. You were offered an amount and you agreed to do the job for that amount…. Why point the finger at someone else for a decision you made??? 💯

[@trombonefellow]

Exactly if anything blame your agent/manager or produce your own material.

[@floydphillipsco]

On point commentary...

[@blackseed9293]

She thinks she is Denzel Washington.

[@terriesmith2616]

Bingo!! 🎯🎯🎯 She signed a contract for a certain amount and then later complained about it. That's on her for not negotiating well.

[@Boxhead42]

@@blackseed9293No she specifically said, and I quote, Meryl Streep.

[@Charna-e7v]

Color purple is like roots, something you just don't do over.

[@revdryvonneprice7591]

It's ok !!! The complaining ruined it !!!!

[@SuperMogul]

Very good presentation my sista. Numbers don't lie. Keep up the great work!✊🏿

[@pinkbooklessons]

I appreciate you 🙏 Happy New Year! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@SuperMogul]

@@pinkbooklessons Happy New Year to you also.

[@jrt2792]

A reboot that nobody asked for, I'm straight.

[@cdavis8853]

No shade to Taraji but she's an ok actress at best... She plays a version of Cookie in almost every role she's in. She's been lucky enough to have a 20 year career and that's better than most black actresses.. But no one is running to see any movie because she is in it. So she needs to blame her management for not negotiating better for her. But also realize she's no Angela Basset or Viola Davis who can make better arguments for more money...

[@tumisangmathope8072]

I have never seen Cookie on Hidden figures. Please be serious!

[@babyzorilla]

Taraji is a great actress. Sometimes she gets handed crap roles and I’m black and also a man.

[@blackseed9293]

Black women movie goers far outnumber black men. It is the women not supporting this lady. Same way Black women do not support the WNBA for similar reasons.

[@janepatton8100]

I hear what you're saying. But in my opinion, Taraji's better than both of those actresses. I've never been a fan of Viola Davis. And Angela Bassett is a great actress, but she doesn't have nearly as much depth as Taraji. Taraji can play a mentally challenged character like the one in "Hustle and Flow", a bratty baby mama in "Baby Boy", a concerned mom in "Benjamin Button", a dignified civil rights pioneer in "Hidden Figures", then top it off as a judgmental sister in "The Family that Preys". I'm sorry, but Angela Bassett doesn't have nearly as diverse of a resume. I believe Viola Davis has similar depth as Taraji, but like I said before, I'm just not a fan.

[@chantelspring111]

I agree with you Pink Book. I said she could've waited until all the movie promotions etc was over

[@iamkellij]

The reason why the film took a dip in ratings... 1. I notice a lot of people didn't realize it was a musical. And a lot of people simply don't enjoy musicals. 2. Taraji's actions. It wasn't because she was coming out about not being paid. It was because there wasn't any tact. Why complain abut not being paid while promoting the movie? She should have waited to speak her opinion when it came to payment. 3. The hoildays. It's a 50/50 split if people think about going to the movies during the holidays. Especially with the increasing cost.

[@izzo2998]

Good call. I'm willing to bet it was number 1.

[@Le_Madam_Butterfly]

#1 for sure!!

[@trinidadmetroid]

Movies at Xmas time dont do well. Its a big risk.

[@izzo2998]

@@trinidadmetroidNot necessarily true. The Holidays are one of two big movie seasons. The other is the summer. During the holidays, a lot of people are off, people are at home, and they go to the movies. Thanksgiving weekend is a MAJOR movie weekend, as is Christmas. This movie could have easily hit $100 million over the holiday weekend. I don't think it was the Holidays. Usually when you see a big drop off like that, it's because word of mouth is bad. People saw that I was a musical, and told other people, who said "No thanks."

[@bertramattles1695]

Exactly and I feel this will affect studios casting her in the future also. She picked the wrong time to air out her grievances

[@nysaxman]

Taraji said she hasn't gotten a raise. So let's assume she's been receiving $500k per film the last ten years. That's still beyond what the average person makes per year. I understand she has a staff, stylist, hairdresser and manager to pay. So I'd suggest she keep these individuals on retainer and pay them when she actually needs them. Instead of having them on salary, which is probably the case.

[@nuckingfuts3017]

She said had to fight for 150k

[@TheCut2009]

You don't understand show business. When you have had a stable career and wins these awards are suppose to see in increase in pay. Once you become a Hall of famer you actually make more money because of your status.

[@nysaxman]

@@nuckingfuts3017 Well that's definitely a big difference than $500k. But my suggestion should be taken even more seriously. She should put her staff on retainer and call them when she actually needs them for a movie or personal appearance.

[@nysaxman]

@@TheCut2009 I do understand show business...specifically Hollywood. And black actors have never cashed in monetarily when they've had success. Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy are outliers. As for black women, you can't name one that has risen to the salary level of Julia Roberts or Meryl Streep. So as Taraji fights for equal pay, she should reduce her staff to save money. Especially if her per film fee is only $150k.

[@nuckingfuts3017]

@@nysaxman if that's even an option, I'm sure it'll cost even more. Even a babysitter is gonna charge more for drop in service.

[@Yasuke4d]

I’m tired of cotton field slavery type movies. As black people, we have evolved from this decades ago.

[@ajtoofly7315]

Exactly. Why keep looking back on the past but then get upset when we can’t fix our future. Can’t fix whats in front if you when you focused on whats in the back

[@laymansjournal]

With a budget of a $100 million, it has to gross 250 million to break even. I highly doubt they hit that mark. That's why I thought this celebration of it getting 18 million on Christmas day was premature.

[@5877user]

So is Oprah still dancing while watching the numbers or is she sitting down with her “medical drug?”

[@feelgoodmusicradio8280]

Many Black women are still mad at Glover for his part in the original Color Purple. I'm not sad about the movie not doing well or mad at Taraji for letting the world know her worth. No interest in watching a Black Boogey man, horror movie revisited!

[@MyNameIsCorey]

I don't think her promo directly hurt the sales but it certainly didn't help the cause...I personally think it's not many more ways to tell the story of black feminism that was based on a lie from jump. This movie was created for a very small very niche audience...She's tired of black women having the same story but yet she left person of interest a show where she played a highly respected NYPD detective and making the most amount of money in her career to go play the stereotypical Black woman on empire...

[@DanielTPeace]

That part right there!

[@deidrajames4258]

This should be pinned.🙌🏾🙌🏾🎯🎯🎯

[@keishas7434]

It took a hit because it's a musical. It's the same story with some more songs thrown in. I bought my tickets in October, I like musicals. I saw the Color Purple on Broadway and loved it. I honestly don't think this one was necessary. Taraji definitely killed her career. Hope she's invested wisely.

[@tigerbombster]

She has a Wealth of Integrity

[@tracey26reacts59]

To me it didn’t matter what TPH had to say about pay or whatever.. I wasn’t interested in seeing a remake of trauma esp around Christmas 🤦🏽‍♀️I can watch the original for free if I wanted traumatic Christmas Feels😕

[@JamesASharp]

The Color Purple 2023 flopped because it's not that good, and the original film is much better. The film's budget is $100 million. As of today, it has grossed about $50 million. THAT'S A FLOP, NOT A BOX OFFICE SUCCESS!! Taraji P. Henson had nothing to do with this. Great video and content PBL! 👍🏿

[@alimax9728]

We tired of seeing slave movies that’s why…

[@Nina-Culture-Art-Highlights]

Well they exceeded expectations to start, it's also balancing out. But the public wasn't expecting Taraji to express all that frustration "during" the press Tour

[@mrscheek7611]

Very counterproductive if you ask me, she definitely hurt numbers which in turn hurts her and the rest of the cast. Wrong time. Would she have done this while promoting a film backed by white folks? Absolutely not.

[@user-lw6sp5pk1y]

Don't expect an actress that prematurely and publicly supported Jesse Smolett to make sound decisions. She is now toxic. Also, Oprah a director? Oh lord, i still remember Beloved. It's one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. "Touch me on the inside." "Touch me on the inside." WTF!!!!!!!

[@Decgyrrl]

I have no plans, on seeing this movie, either. I saw the original version, and I'm going to leave at that. Besides that, I'm not much for musicals. Not bc of the cast starring in this movie. Lastly, I think that the dollars plummeted, bc there are folks out here, that remember the 1985 version. Even tho I hated the role that Danny Glover, played as Mister, the film was real. It was gritty. I don't think the remake, had anything to do with Taraji Henson. Maybe folks, like myself don't care for musicals. For me, that's for Broadway. The actors are fine. Fantasia, and Coleman Domingo (FTWD) excellent actors.

[@SpunkyRuffian]

The movie looked to have been initially advertised as though it was only going to be in theaters on Christmas day so alot of people I knew went thinking they wouldn't be able to see it later. I doubt it would have had as big of an opening had it not been falsely marketed that way...

[@SSmith-sx3ff]

Keep in mind movie theaters are full on Christmas Day. A lot of families have adopted the tradition of movie going on Christmas Day.

[@prosperpetuity7987]

I thought the same thing!

[@kristieconner8608]

💯💯💯

[@xLeo-ee4gc]

In 85 you didn't have the internet, it was tv and word of mouth.

[@SpunkyRuffian]

@@xLeo-ee4gc miss those days! Then you knew if a movie was good and not just what was "trending." Shame to get a "decent" movie they are stooping to remaking movies from the 80's, smh!

[@alexandragroce2172]

Hey PBL, i love your page and commentary. I think the movie is flopping because its a musical. Alot of people don't want to see that. I seen alot of people on social media bashing it because of that. I do agree with your theory as well. I went and seen the movie and I liked it. It was different from the first but still had some of the similarities of the first.

[@pinkbooklessons]

Hey, thanks for your review on the movie 🙂

[@elaynaaubreygonzo3744]

Nah I think it's just men and black men in general sick of these movies hating on men an pushing a fake narrative we've had enough with the Tyler Perry movies the wiz is a musical an still a great movie

[@alexandragroce2172]

@@elaynaaubreygonzo3744 u have to look at the generation and the target audience. Yes wiz was a great musical movie but that was a very long time ago. People these days don't appreciate fine art and theatre. So it's going to be hard to get people to watch. Word of mouth can ruin anything. People just don't want to see musical movies these days.

[@elaynaaubreygonzo3744]

@@alexandragroce2172 I'd disagree with that just hasn't been any good musicals or good movies at that last good musical was repo the genetic opera 😂 imo if a good musical came out even w rap music it would hit great numbers just because people love music more now than before

[@alexandragroce2172]

@@elaynaaubreygonzo3744 for older and mature audience yes. But younger generation no. They don't want to see it.

[@amandameredith]

I saw it on Christmas Day but I have to say I'm disappointed. I didn't realize it was gonna be more like a play musical than a movie. To me the really important scenes were rushed. I left feeling cheated. I gave it a B-

[@aishefasani5635]

Taraji should have known years ago that as a woman in Hollywood, you gotta get that train ran on you and swallow up everybody in the room if she wanna get that big bag. But at the end of the day, SHE SIGNED THE CONTRACT TO DO THE FILM. So shuddup girl.

[@iamclarke4978]

TPH isn't worth the money she wants. She isn't a "Box Office Draw", nor did her "chances to elevate" her status actually work for her (proud mary). If you look at her role roster, the "sucessful" projects had her as a side charactor or "co-star". Take that, plus her current actions of "not getting what I want" will end her carrer. Cookie Lion is not a charactor that will be remembered, or looked at fondly, Same for her role in H&F. Hidden F she wasn't the lead, Costner was (they created that charactor to carry the movie for TLP to ride the coat tales. She really is asking too much based on her track record. We didn't need a Black Rachiel Zeggler....but we got one :)

[@mauricejohnson6123]

EVERYBODY IS TIRED OF OPRAH GENDER DIVIDE!

[@bradlane5244]

That remake was a way for Oprah to open up the door for lesbianism for these younger girls imagine how many Women took their daughters to see Taraji &Fantasia be intimate with each other that was sad & depressing to see that as a Black Man..smh

[@HiddenGemsTravel777]

Say what ? Tataji & Fantasia are intimate in the movie ? 😢

[@prosperpetuity7987]

You could even barely see them kiss, STOP IT!!

[@tribecca4578]

Ew

[@HiddenGemsTravel777]

@@prosperpetuity7987 still the intent is there

[@TheDCGuitar13]

I can’t stand it when independent contractors cry about their pay. Negotiations happen behind close doors. You’re a 1099 because you wanted a choice. Cant get mad that your choices sucked…

[@pinkbooklessons]

Good point

[@Maxxumus]

Your right...but then again Tyler Perry doing the same.

[@steviemak10]

Thank you!!‼️💯

[@colihon3552]

and they never give numbers or specifics. I could be making a 100 dollars a hour scream like I'm underpaid and making 10 15. but the reality is if I told you I was making a 100 you would look at me crazy like why are you complaining. if I leave that out and pretend I make a fraction of that I get sympathy

[@TheDCGuitar13]

@@colihon3552 yep. See it all the time in sports when a downtrending millionaire tells everyone he’s a slave. Man for nba money, I’m sitting on the bench and stfu til they drag me out lmfao.

[@jamilamahdi3243]

This isn’t about Taraji, people are just fed up with Oprah and not into supporting her any longer. Gail shouldn’t have asked the question about Taraji retiring. Why did Gail make it an issue? After that question then social media went to work. Gail works for Oprah, they misjudged that guestion and the backlash that came with it. Thur box office ain’t about Taraji Pink Book… no no no it’s about Oprah, it’s her stock in the black community that dropped drastically!

[@Ilove2teach52]

I will not rock with Oprah until she tells the truth💯