Oprah is ANNOYED with Taraji P Henson drama | Gabrielle Union SHADES Vivica Fox | Color Purple DRAMA

[@0003-t6x]

Taraji has a right to speak up but the timing she chose definitely ruined the press for the movie. People expecting everyone to risk their jobs to speak up for Taraji but were was she when Monique spoke out against Oprah?? No one defended Monique and Oprah did her the WORST.

[@AquariusAquarius000]

Exactly 💯💯

[@HtineTEE]

She was just starting out!!! She didn’t have anything under her belt. And Monique did more than speak up…she burned bridges while she was standing on them. Its not fair to ask ppl to take that kind of risk

[@0003-t6x]

@@HtineTEE Monique didn’t burn bridges she was blackballed for speaking about no pay and Oprah interviewed her abusive brother. Taraji was already 10 years into her career when this happened and never once spoke up for Monique. Now her career will face the same struggles Monique’s did for speaking out.

[@mariahyohannes]

@@0003-t6xmore like 15-20 years

[@coachwill9584]

Exactly and I ain’t mad I hateeeee Oprah 😂😂

[@tusekilenontobeko6272]

There's never a right time to stand up for yourself. Taraji should not be blamed for how the movie is doing.

[@allegra7880]

Thank you. We ruined so much.

[@tamekaconley9753]

SHE SHOULD HAVE WAITED

[@latoyahickmon804]

She shouldn't be blamed, but make no mistake, she didn't help it either. And for a film that people were already on the fence about (especially a musical re-make version), a stress and controversial free promotion was definitely needed.

[@SimpleeTarot]

💯💯💯

[@MrBait362]

She opened that big mouth🤷🏾‍♂️. She should blame her agents for her problems

[@itsjonae6957]

We never needed another the color purple movie. We’re all tired of remakes

[@arkitekbeatzify]

Exactly

[@paulomilan515]

You will be surprised how many people never seen the original.

[@divathedivinegoddess8001]

Girl frfr DAMN

[@rwray3235]

I thought it was just me. I totally agree with you. Leave the classics alone.

[@auroraoghene8073]

it's trauma p0rn. Why can't we have movies with blac9k people, where blac9k people aren't ALWAYS suffering or part of 'the COMMUNITY"?🙄😒

[@AikiraBeats]

Quick tip don't make assumptions about someone's life. Just because Taraji was explaining why she felt the way she did it does not mean that she herself is going through something. It sounded to me that she was just tired from being abused by the production companies and taking that with grace, as she has mentioned in her interviews.

[@jayc5756]

You must be new to this channel. Lol 😂 IJS

[@levellk.behatti942]

Exactly I felt that was very rude and tasteless and for a blogger who speaks on subjects like these you can’t be to caught up in YOUR OPINION instead focus on the story and the narrative

[@jayc5756]

@@levellk.behatti942 This is how she is. After a few years, you will get used to it tbh. We called her out on this. She pulls back a little...at least she tries...but then goes right back to her pattern and who she is. So once you realize that, you will just take it for what it is. Use your own brain and think for yall self. She sometimes states her opinions as facts...so you just gotta take it as is...an opinion. Try not to take it personally...cause I think most of the time, it's not with her...just what she honestly thinks. So it is what it is. So thats my only tip...just to take it with a grain of salt when she says her opinions.

[@levellk.behatti942]

@@jayc5756 sooo true and it showed in this piece one minute ooh she destroying the rollout or ooh something must be wrong but at the same time you show us viola davis a strong advocate for black women to be equally paid Gabriel union who spoke on this before and after americas got talent fired her because they told her that her hairstyles are to ethnic and black and also Monique who’s been telling us this since precious and the Netflix scandal about how they will under pay black actors and actresses and then take the money made from their hard work to produce a white film and or tv show and pay them more than what their collective of work even deserves so I really agree I see I jus have to take it with a grain of salt 🧂

[@ScorpioDiva1112]

@@jayc5756 thats the point!!! this is her opinion channel duhhhhhh

[@Arian-vf6jo]

The fact that this is a movie about how the world treats black women and how they are overlooked, it is sad that the cast were treated like this.

[@aladynamedSusan]

The irony 😮

[@ironloins]

Gayle so damn fake..."don't apologize "

[@Kozyasskee]

I don’t think it’s fair to speculate that taraji is going through financial difficulties just because she’s calling out unfair pay. Even if her bank account was bussing through the seams, she deserves to be paid fairly and it’s hurtful.

[@SimpleeTarot]

This! 💯💯💯

[@jhordynsmith8339]

I think the way she’s acting so desperate and mentally unstable about it is weird.

[@therights6794]

@@jhordynsmith8339she’s acting how anybody dealing with unfair treatment should act.

[@harmony4422]

Right! I though the commentary was in VERY poor taste.

[@jhordynsmith8339]

@@therights6794 I didn’t see Monique crying hysterically and sabotaging Precious on its press run

[@farmhouseonthemountain]

I was 2 years old when The Color Purple came out, so I was literally RAISED on this movie. Unpopular opinion: I have no desire to see this musical remake. A re-colorized anniversary remake would've been wonderful, but this remake was unnecessary and unflattering after all this. I'm 40 years old and have seen enough of the struggle; it exists in the archives for those who feel that it is necessary for our girls to see in perpetuity. But as a 40 year old black woman, I've had enough of the struggle narrative. I want new and modern storylines showing normal a-- black women as we are, right now, in this moment in time. Not as enslaved people, not as chattle and sexual relief to a share cropping man. We've shown that part of our history ad nauseum and some of us are tired.

[@laura-rosemclellan4196]

I was 5, and I concur! "The Color Purple " didn't need to be remade at all!

[@thecramptons]

Yes! I love this remark. Lol @ it exists In the archives for those who feel the need to see it it perpetuity 😂😂

[@thesimmerkay]

@reneeparsonsLMMMMAOOOOOOO

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

Thank you!! This re-imagining was so unnecessary. Oprah wasn’t even the star of the original, she’s constantly attaching herself to this movie like she can’t get past not being nominated for an Oscar back in 1985-86 🙄

[@ToneyLo]

Oprah WAS nominated tho 😂

[@Latrise]

I feel like it's so many stories that can be told about us as black women without us being humiliated, abused, angry, and mistreated. I am tired of the same old narrative, No one in Hollywood is being creative and coming up with original works, instead they are taking classics and making them musicals. BLACK WOMEN DESERVE BETTER ACROSS THE BOARD!!!!

[@vickieadams6648]

Yes, I think that when someone does come up with a good idea, there's no money for it in Hollywood. As a true "minority in numbers" here in the U.S. they see us as not having the cash. But we have it for everything else.

[@mariejack506]

I agree now if they do "For Colored A girls" as a musical ima be real upset😮😮🤯

[@user-dv3kq3rm4h]

And now I know why I was soooo into the early 2000's culture when I was in my teens. I couldn't see life getting any better in terms of the vibe, the arts and entertainment. People who knew me probably thought I was 'off' but now everyone can see that from the 2010's up to now, this ain't really it entertainment wise. Why can't they make a modern day Love Jones type movie, what happened to all those funny Hood movies and Black American romcoms? I really thought Think Like a Man was the beginning of a new generation of those types of films, but nothing much really came out of it.

[@gissellel663]

Right! As a kid I remember the sadness in this movie, so I did not get excited to re-watch it even with an amazing cast. I'll watch it when it streams at home. I have Harriet Tubman on my Netflix list and still hesitate to watch it because of the sadness I know I'll see.

[@user-dv3kq3rm4h]

@@gissellel663 Our parents had NO business showing us the Color Purple, I remember feeling trauma when Ms Sofia said 'Hell no' to the wyte lady and was made to face the repercussions- and how she got humbled physically. That whole film was brilliant but too much to be showing a young child.

[@melodymckane4820]

A black woman is crying out for fairness in the workplace, and all the blame is falling on another black woman. How ironic.

[@latajanee4410]

Clock it

[@wandajones4030]

I doubt billionaire Lady O needs or is looking for attention. She's successfully been in the game for decades. She gets attention whether she wants it or not. Taraji needs to talk to her agent, about her contracts/gigs.

[@lennzo9231]

Exactly. It’s so odd people hate Oprah as much as they do. Is she a perfect person? No! But should a dark skin black woman only be perfect to be respected? I just saw a comment on another video “i’ve always been suspicious of Oprah”… WHY!? Also if it’s not Vivia Fox’s lived experience, it’s not, what do you want her to do!? Meanwhile nobody is talking about WB, the one that were responsible for the budget, not Oprah.

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

Well Oprah is only black when it benefits her…

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

@@wandajones4030Do you consider her disrespectful documentary and slander of Michael Jackson AFTER he died successful? Her demeaning of other black folks and uplifting of other alleged SA is disgusting. She’s horrible.

[@Sky-td4co]

I personally don't think her speaking out has anything to do with this movie not doing well. It's failing because it's a repeat of something that's already been done and ppl are tired of the pointless reboots. Also, the minute ppl seen and heard that movie was full of singing these folks said hell nahh. Taraji had nothing to do with the downfall.

[@cocokholl7005]

I Agee with you. This “remake” was unnecessary but unfortunately because Taraji spoke up, they will make it look like she’s the reason it underperformed meanwhile people were just not interested in watching it. They needed a scapegoat.

[@CiaobellaAmour]

Exactly

[@TheeDeadDoll]

Agreed. Also in this day and age African Americans are losing interest in the slavery type, black “struggle love” movies. It’s 2024 ya know. So it doesn’t surprise me it isn’t doing well on top of like you said being a remake.

[@amab1853]

@@TheeDeadDoll I agree. The Black community is tired of movies depicting black characters going through traumatic things. That's why I'm excited to see the new movie American fiction. It has Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Jeffrey Wright. It's a movie about black authors and it seems more modern

[@pringles0111]

Nothing at all

[@jodynanci]

That was actually the right time for Taraji to speak out bc so many people were watching. That’s how you make change happen

[@yolandam4138]

I agree

[@Bantuheritage]

Absolutely

[@adrianwillis66]

I am sorry I do not instead of watching the movie people are wondering about the beef going on. Fantasia and other black actresses needed to be seen and heard as well. Taraji has been in this game for a long time. She did not just start feeling under appreciated. And yes she can still be a great actress and still get underpaid but why did she not mention this movies ago.

[@jacquelinehayes8390]

3:13 ​@@adrianwillis66

[@bresams2917]

That makes sense 👍💯💯

[@suuchi6309]

Unpopular opinion but i think Taraji’s transparency was RIGHT ON TIME. She knew it was a risk but the cause was greater than the risk. She moving like she cares that there are younger black girls she wants to educate & give the right tools to in her industry. I respect that, especially since i don’t see that often from older women. Then the fact that this is during The Color Purple press run… of all movies.. Given what the original color purple is about, how could we not pay attention? . Lol the ones that needed to hear this heard her loud & clear and will move accordingly.

[@nad0862]

She will get blackballed, she would be held accountable if the movie does not do well it’s a 140 million dollars and Oprah is well known for her shady moves behind the scene there is no way she is gonna change her ways she never took responsibility for any feud Whoopi and Moniq can tell. She has the power and as a producer she could have avoid all this drama by doing the right thing giving the cast what they deserve but she does not care because she is selfish

[@ElleBSings]

I think the time for these types of films has passed. Equally… the victim narrative for black women has been used so much people are desensitized. Time for resilient and defiant joy. Danielle Brooks is giving that energy. Let’s move on and create NEW art. Hollywood is always beating the same dead horse.

[@josephinebournes8212]

I agree!

[@senayon85]

Exactly 💯

[@marou55ia_]

Exactly!

[@kekedream]

Black female actors should understand that its not BLACK PEOPLE holding the purse - yt people run these studios so they control the money. We need our own lane because people who are not us won't EVER care.

[@BigReddSouthernGal25]

This!!!

[@ramonaflowers2813]

People are over Oprah its not Taraji's fault. After her a billionaire was pleading with normal people to donate to Maui she seemed so insincere

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

Exactly 💯 I can’t believe all of these people are defending Oprah! Look at what she did to Michael Jackson. Where is her documentary about her friend Harvey Weinstein and HIS allegations?

[@jamex4189]

Same thing I thought about..

[@dentindahousee9635]

That part and empressive he’s trying to take the blame off of Oprah! Oprah should’ve made sure before they start filming that everything was in place. Trailers, food for the acting team, and drivers for the crew to get to work every day. Oprah is a smart woman, so why didn’t she ask these questions? I’ll tell you why she didn’t ask these questions… Because she was trying to save money!

[@JCTHEJOCK]

I LOVE OPRAH ❤

[@justafanfave228]

Older women like Oprah can be problematic af. Taraji has a right to speak up for herself and cast members. I am tired of the struggle movies though. Life is hard enough.

[@SparkleInYourEyes2024]

Exactly. I stay away from older Black women. Most of them are weirdos.

[@Chi_BlacGyrl]

Taraji was the problem!! 🎯 And Taraji is up in age too and now producers won't even touch her out of fear that she will RUIN their films or tv shows too!💯🤦🏾‍♀️ This was the wrong place and time to discuss pay. She should have done this via her agent & closed doors!!💯🤦🏾‍♀️ She ruined the film outcomes bc it was a GREAT FILM.❤️ Her negativity just ruined it...she's Abt to be like Jussie... UNEMPLOYED ‼️

[@jasmine4214]

why another color purple? FR

[@javiruiz8365]

@@Chi_BlacGyrlshe’s going to be like that white women Katherine Heigl when she started complaining about her show and movies and hasn’t been seen since. They gave Monique her Netflix special that flopped and is still not working

[@ToneyLo]

​​@@jasmine4214right I was like who asked for that 🙄🥱

[@ymezquita11]

It's so crazy that Hollywood just won't accept that people are sick and tired of remakes. Even if this is a beautiful amazing reimagining, the barrage of half-assed remakes we've been subjected to for the past decade just has people burnt out. Also, money is tight and most of us are already paying for streaming services - Just saying.

[@nadirahquick4737]

Now we bout to get another Jackson 5 American dream , like come on😂 we don’t want the remakes

[@JackDenn]

Vivica minded the business that pays her. She said she was satisfied with her pay and that was that. In the same breath she literally supported Taraji and other black actresses. What more do we want from her? P.s if you wanna support Taraji, her haircare line is amazing. I’m a huge fan of her clarifying shampoo plus more of her products.

[@thchosn]

This!! Mad at her, bcuz she’s happy with her life!! 🤔🤦🏾‍♀️

[@perfectDOE]

IDK why they won't let Vivica mind her business.

[@Applep1esandfrenchfr1es]

If love and hip-hop can get drivers in black trucks to drive them to their scene for their fake fights, then it shouldn’t be hard for Taraji, a real star 🌟

[@phdgirl2016]

Wait one gosh darn minute - young Celie - Phylicia - was not invited to the Golden Globes!? But she was so pivotal to the film! I'm sorry? Folks who weren't present in the film nearly as much as her, are getting more press too. This is unacceptable.

[@COURTNEYVCK]

Yeah that was shocking

[@gracegreen1859]

They never take the entire cast. Usually just top two best performers or nominees.

[@gracegreen1859]

Did you see that room? It was too packed.

[@14karats]

Shocked

[@Lavi_407]

Why would they invite her if she wasn’t nominated🤦🏽‍♀️Like…I get it black folks but why do we have to be so messy & petty???

[@lylablueabdul5503]

Taraji has been going through some personal issues for a long time. Prior to this not long ago she was breaking down in interviews over her mental health struggles and thoughts of unaliving herself. I think she needs to take a pause and focus on healing whatever she is going through, she is constantly breaking down in interviews and at this point it's a cry for help.

[@adrianwillis66]

I really felt that she was depressed and the issues on set just angered her more. No shade to her but the drama soured the anticipation for the movie.

[@lylablueabdul5503]

@@adrianwillis66 💯

[@lylablueabdul5503]

@@adrianwillis66 💯

[@lotusphoenix8]

This! Someone who sees behind the drama

[@TheImbored101]

Kudos for Taraji P. Henson for speaking up and using her platform during the press. Better now than after the hype goes down. Black Artists deserve better and MORE!! Especially A+List movie stars!! She has the success to talk about it. 🙌

[@SophiaPerkins-jk8vx]

Exactly...fk them ...why help them make billions then complain when they were part of the problem!

[@lovealways7625]

Boom ! Well said 👏🏾

[@victorstrong7378]

I understand Taraji's plight but it was not an appropriated time since it was around the launch of the remake of the Color Purple. It shows a level of conflict and it would be seen as bad publicity and in turn may negatively affect sales.

[@canwetalk9992]

I think people are conflating the VALITIDY of Taraji's plight with the JUSTIFICATION of her actions. Her plight IS valid. But, her actions are unjustifiable. @@victorstrong7378

[@Awlftopic]

Well, the hype has gone down. Very quickly. Her comments are probably one of the factors that added to that. Studios will remember the distraction this caused.

[@MichelleMichelle203]

Warner Brothers dropped the ball and unfortunately people are trolling Oprah pinning the blame on Oprah. I’m no fan of Oprah at all but blaming her for Warner Brothers blunder makes no sense.

[@uniqueone8928]

But at the sametime. Oprah has the power to demand the changes. The fact that she not having their back creates this whole situation.

[@24KinfO]

I heard that the budget was $100 million. Nobody should've been mad.

[@lpgilber]

@Awalkinthepark32 Yeah, I am glad that is was cleared up because I too was blaming Oprah. When you don't know how the industry works.

[@robing6042]

Warner Brothers is responsible for this, not Oprah. She gets a check just like the rest of them.😢

[@tiffbluestocking2020]

EXACTLY

[@salmaal-shaoily5809]

Vivica fox is producing, directing,and acting. She has her side gigs (hair line, car shield commercials). If she says she is good, that is HER experience. Why are people villainising her for it.

[@MH-et4bo]

Because this isn’t the time to say that. You know what’s happening to the majority of Black women! Stand the line.

[@SalemGurl8701]

Exactly!!! She is secure in herself and her finances. She ain’t crying and begging NOBODY!!! Keep selling those wigs, lifetime movies, reality shows, do you boo!!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Dayna2024]

I’m not fond of her but you are correct. She spoke HER experience. Had she stayed quiet (since she’s not having that same experience), they would be attacking her for being quiet about it, and not standing with Taraji (the same way Taraji didn’t stand up for Monique). I will never forget when Taraji had folks riled up when she accused the police of racially profiling her son, and then video was released, showing the real reason that he was pulled over. People need to be careful instead of being quick to outrage, but showed zero outrage for Monique.

[@SparkleInYourEyes2024]

​@@SalemGurl8701If Vivica was good she wouldn't be doing Tubi movies.

[@SalemGurl8701]

@@SparkleInYourEyes2024doesn’t matter “good “ she acts😂 she is financially “good “💪🏾💪🏾

[@Kie143life]

Honestly, I understand why Taraji did that. Why does she have to have financial issues because she’s speaking about the truth. Honestly, Oprah shouldn’t have had to step in or handled it because it should’ve been handled from the start.

[@patriciamauriciakabongolem3605]

About the financial issues, please ask the sellout who made the video and also believes so. Fighting about pay equality should be after the promotion of the movie as if it will change the pay equality? Taraji had enough of the disrespect of even a fully black promoted movie project. It's extremely painful when your own people who also treat you like nothing.

[@frieda8956]

The drama overshadowed the Color Purple, im sorry

[@suvettagreen9547]

Facts

[@sayless1445]

And that's why it's not doing well at the box office

[@justforfunhaha69]

Tbh I didn’t know there was a new movie until this drama lol 😭😫🫣

[@MH-et4bo]

I didn’t want to support the Warner bros they took advantage of our girls

[@lisacampbell7459]

@@sayless1445 I think it’s not doing well because it’s a remake and a musical and most people don’t like musicals.

[@superbluerock8327]

Call me crazy but I think Taraji speaking out now was perfect timing. The hype about the movie was high, and her speaking about this matter caught everyone’s attention since everyone was paying attention to the hype of the movie. After the promotions of the movie died down, I highly doubt anyone would’ve focused on what she had to say. She got free publicity to say her peace. Which was smart whether it was intentional or not.

[@ajollypanda4175]

Perfect timing for her but not for the movie and everyone else involved in the movie (including the other actors)…which in turn, is not good for her future endeavors. So, basically, bad timing!

[@AkuraClosetRaid]

Couldn’t agree more 👌👌👌👌

[@bridgettedenise]

Stupid move. She will realize that when nobody calls her for another move role

[@farmerz97]

I don't agree. She created negative press against the movie. If the movie doesn't do well and production doesn't make the money back she will be blamed. This may also work against her if she is asking for more money. She may not be seen as an asset.

[@superbluerock8327]

@@farmerz97 You’re focusing on the wrong thing. 1). She didn’t create an “negative” press. You saying that, insinuates what she’s fighting for is wrong. 2). Taraji is very smart. You think she’s losing but she’s actually wining. She may not get any calls for movies again, she may not get her raise in the end. But you what she did ? She has world talking about her. She has the world talking about what goes on behind closed doors in the film industry. Despite what you think, that was a huge win. Many other black actresses has talked about this situation but they didn’t come close to having the world pay attention to this matter. 3). Whether you want to believe it or not but she definitely caused a shift, more eyes will be on the film industry. More producers and executives will tread lightly. And DESPITE what YOU think, a lot of people are supporting her from the fans, to non fans to celebrities. You gotta focus on the bigger picture. At the end of the day, they already paid her and the other actors and actresses. She was never gonna get a raise if she stayed quiet. So might as well be loud.

[@SAnderson54]

Nothing is wrong with Vivica’s response. She said it’s important that the message gets out. If she’s good, she’s good. Her comment was totally respectful!!

[@la9863]

This! Nothing at all.

[@latricee_2000]

exacrly

[@thebeautywithin444]

No. It was tone deaf. This is for the collective. This is bigger than her, it’s about all of us.

[@PorcheJohnson]

Thank you! People forget this is the entertainment business. At the end of the day it’s all for self. While they are getting money, people that’s not in the entertainment business need to sit this out cause we don’t really know what goes on behind the scenes. I’m HAPPY Vivica good! Her response is how people should respond when they are good. People are always saying it’s about all of us when they not worried about regular civilians.

[@ScorpioDiva1112]

@@thebeautywithin444 you cant fight everyones battles

[@UltraInfiniti]

Seeing these talented, beautiful, black women continuously being slighted breaks my heart so badly. You all are so appreciated and loved. 🥹🤎

[@mka6671]

Vivica’s response was taken out of context. She supports them, it’s just not her experience

[@robinshorts2130]

Agreed

[@Biggs86]

Thank you!

[@kaylahall7272]

Agreed

[@lovepink7804]

Right!

[@minnied84]

Vivica has been in the game long enough to know the Hollywood response. The one that can't be taken out of context because she neither agreed nor disagreed. Her response was not that, and therefore, I believe there was something behind it. Maybe it was edited. Maybe she wants to get attention when someone asks her to elaborate, IDK. I just know that response was a no for me.

[@kanna231]

Taraji has every right to speak up and speak what's in her mind and how she feels she's very angry I can agree with her on this.

[@shanb4520]

Why now during her promotion of a black film!?? She could’ve done this earlier, now she risk being blackballed because people are blaming her for the film not doing well.

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

I agree with her too. She had to go through too much to be disrespected by having to beg for a driver and food🙄

[@nsxboy604]

The director has every right to pay them what they want too .. icu don’t like it ? Don’t sign the contract right 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@tikifreaky5204]

This is completely inappropriate & unprofessional

[@righteouswalk8128]

Oprah tried to get some quick, easy millions for her pocket...and it didn't work. smh

[@isradunia4070]

They should have just left such a classic movie alone. 🙄

[@sayless1445]

💯

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

Exactly 💯👏🏾👏🏾

[@B_A_J]

‼️‼️‼️

[@Aaliyahbaby19]

It’s kinda more like a broadway musical

[@NiniEJ]

Yes!! I feel the same way about Coming 2 America. I hated that movie.

[@Awlftopic]

My fear for Taraji P is that her movie role offers might dry up. This movie got overshadow by her comments. Almost every headline during the promotion or red carpet were about Taraji being underpaid or Warner bros underpaying her or that the commendations were insignificant. The new reenactment of Color Purple already was going to be a tough sell, especially when going up against the original. Added negative headlines, probably turned a lot of people off… (not against her, but in supporting the movie). Movie studios might view her now as a liability.

[@payehomage6922]

Vivica was minding her business and gave a very neutral response. She wasn’t disrespectful. She didn’t throw Taraji under the bus. Gabrielle has the luxury of being shady and is in a different financial situation. Vivica shouldn’t have to put her neck on the line.

[@Tastetherainbow50]

Facts , Vivica knows how powerful Oprah and the industry move.

[@ddneq677]

Being neutral on a big issue is gonna get u flack by a lot of ppl, especially when ur in the same boat as them and choose to act unbothered. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@payehomage6922]

@@ddneq677that is true, but everyone doesn’t want to be an activist. People are going through personal issues in their lives and don’t always have the capacity to take on the consequences of these things.

[@riosouma3870]

Exactly. Her response wasn’t disrespectful at all.

[@j.roberts2230]

@@payehomage6922well just stfu then! Thats like a brainwashed slave being cool while the other slaves complain and get rebellious, you know it’s a fukd up industry, but if you’re not supporting the issue at hand don’t be all “I’m good” idk what she’s talking about type attitude cuz it makes no sense.

[@justunder5]

In a world where costume designers who are the head of a department and is 75% women is the lowest paid department in the film industry Taraji is 100% on point. We have to go in and start at scale rates on every negotiation not matter how many jobs we’ve done before.

[@omwanawa]

Wait, costumes feels underpaid?

[@src3360]

@@omwanawa These movie studios make BILLIONS, BILLIONS with a B, annually, no matter if movies flop or fly. Most everyone in Hollywood is under paid, some more than others. There is plenty of money to go around, those at the top don't need half a billion in bonuses every year as it should go to the the workers aka Actors.

[@omwanawa]

@@src3360I’ve worked in the film industry for over 20 years. Nobody is underpaid. And asking people to empathize with us is not okay. The only empathy we need is in regards to the dual strikes that brought all work to a standstill globally.

[@src3360]

@@omwanawa You are free to feel that way....

[@leithsapitan1428]

That's not just black women, that's everyone, except the 1 %. We should stand with each other, no matter the skin tone.

[@Theblackcaravanlady]

“If they not paying you, that’s called slavery” absolutely.

[@beema2404]

Who didn’t get paid? She didn’t get paid “enough” or not paid at all? Was she at risk of losing life or limb when she walked off the set? I’m so sick of ppl flippantly mentioning slavery and reducing the brutality of what happened to slaves to fit their fkn narratives. I understand where Monique was coming from about not being paid enough but slavery is too far. They had nothing, no safety, no money, their families were sold off, meanwhile, her ass is sitting on a podcast with the RIGHT to air out her grievances. It’s not a good comparison.

[@sherekaweston8495]

That's BS. The studios are saying you aren't worth what you're asking for. These people are being paid for their work, they're not being paid what they want. There's a difference. Black actors don't make bank like white actors and that's facts. Look at the numbers and then speak. None of the women talking have the numbers to compel studios to make their asking price worth it.

[@iaminevitable_]

I feel so sorry for Taraji. She has every right to voice her grievances 😢

[@davonnashannon-barnes9777]

I'm a producer and while I work in TV not film (differences) it is in fact still Oprah's responsibility. Not pay, but issues on set. Even if she isn't the one that has to do it, she needs to see that certain things get done or put the right people in place. It's her project with her name on it, she doesn't get to ask why she is being brought up.

[@Lavi_407]

But…there were 3 other producers. And I’m sure the studio has power over the producers.

[@davonnashannon-barnes9777]

@@Lavi_407 they had a 100 million dollar budget. I do blame the studio but the producer of the film is responsible for the talent and that does include meals and transportation. I don't expect Oprah to order catering or give them rides to set but ensuring the best standards and practices are happening on her set is critical. And acting like it has nothing to do with her or isn't her job is unacceptable. May not be her fault but it's her responsibility. If this were a Tyler Perry film or equivalent producer/director, we would be looking at Tyler, because it's your set/show/movie/project/responsibility.

[@armoniibrown7476]

Thank You! I'm an Actor and I know there are things that can be negotiated in the contract, but minor necessities such as Security, Transportation, Housing, etc, should be a given. I've heard that majority of producers are making actors fend for themselves in regards to Flights and Transportation. No trailers or dressing rooms, unsanitary accommodations, it's ridiculous.

[@believensee8621]

She is asking why because the internet is specifically blaming her about the pay. Additionally, she personally addressed and took care of every issue the cast had that was not about pay. That is why she is asking.

[@davonnashannon-barnes9777]

@@believensee8621 yes but she is annoyed and she is irritated with Taraji for complaining too much when these things shouldn't have had to be asked for to begin with. This is the absolute bare minimum. They're major stars on set all day and didn't even have food to eat. We are bringing it to Oprah because black women are being treated less than the standard on HER watch on HER project, even if not her fault it's her responsibility. Being accountable is acceptable being defensive is not.

[@LexxiLoveMe]

She’s not annoyed with the taraji drama she’s annoyed with ppl assuming her and taraji have a problem she’s annoyed with ppl assuming she’s the one to blame when taraji has stated her problem was not with Oprah in fact Oprah was the one to fix her problems

[@shanb4520]

I agree that’s on Taraji! I hope she doesn’t get blackballed

[@LexxiLoveMe]

@Gothitwithheat i definitely agree but she did clear Oprah’s name but ppl still ran with making Oprah the bad person

[@javiruiz8365]

She won’t be working with Oprah or any big producer.

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

@@LexxiLoveMeShe is a bad person… where’s her documentary on her friend Harvey Weinstein? She disrespected Michael Jackson and she’s a hypocrite

[@firandcurly84]

The comprehension is lacking for this demographic. She never mentioned Oprah. She sure cannot mention the big, big names that are truly responsible for pay.

[@Blkman7712]

I don't think Taraji HAS TO be having financial issues to be speaking out about pay inequalities Empressive. Not to say she isn't but that stung when I heard it.

[@Vatti.]

Exactly. That got me too.

[@yogipriestess]

Agreed. This channel has a tendency to make big assumptions. But When I heard that it gave me the ick too.

[@harlowgreen6916]

Exactly

[@juarez94as]

​@@yogipriestessBig assumptions about black women. Always. She will come to the defense of abusive men like Chris Brown and Tory Lanez, but makes up stories about hardworking black women like Taraji.

[@ddneq677]

​@@juarez94as Jonathan majors too. You told not one lie.

[@nsprettygirl1]

As great of an actress as Taraji is, it’s sad that she has to fight for what she’s owed. In the same breath the movie flopped and isn’t even recouping what they spent. I personally enjoyed it and WISH it gained more support and more money and it would back up her argument for higher pay.

[@Kierakirsty]

Oprah is a high-achieving woman that has broken so many records and set a new bar of success for Black women. But with that, she has become accustomed to a certain level of benevolence from people and expecting people to trade exposure from her for their talent and time. She’s taken it out on this cast for sure.

[@jakestroll6518]

No, she’s just a woman who understands that business isn’t a charity. This movie is not going to make back it’s inflated production costs. This is WBs first loss maker of 2024 and while it was always going to struggle to make its money back, it didn’t help that Taraji and Co decided to play diva. Most movies don’t give you a chauffeur unless you’re at RDJ level. My entire career while we were location, I was picked up and dropped in a van and by the way, Woody Harrelson would be in those morning vans with us. Is Taraji bigger than him? DIVA.

[@keller109]

Oprah has always been sketchy as hell. I’m still waiting for her dirty laundry to air. It’s been a long time coming. Oprah is NOT a good person, and I was catching these vibes for YEARS. The shit with Monique and Taraji is only the tip of the iceberg.

[@apresnousledelugeloral4335]

She didn't set any records that are ancestors didn't create and break long before Oprah. Please educate yourself on our history that keeps being erased

[@monilaninetynine3811]

​@@keller109Oprah needs to be exposed, Diddy style. She's an evil woman who has brought a lot of harm to the community with all her "success."

[@nad0862]

@@jakestroll6518come on if she was working with Jessica Chastain or another A list white star you can be sure she would make sure to have her a driver and food. I don’t think asking to not starve on set is a diva like demand. Demanding respect and having boundaries is not being a diva. If they act like that with Taraji what would they do with new black actresses and that’s why Taraji is upset, the fact that a fellow black woman would allow the cast to be disregarded like that on a set of a movie about the struggle of black people… the irony. Apparently it’s a pattern in the industry and I get why after 20 years Taraji is fed up with this bs.

[@truthmatters7298]

I don’t see anything wrong with what vivica said. Vivica has done some great movies and has a long standing career. Y’all better put some respect on here name.

[@BigReddSouthernGal25]

Exactly, she's been in blockbusters like Independence Day and Kill Bill.

[@Sheraytv]

@@BigReddSouthernGal25yep

[@truthmatters7298]

@@BigReddSouthernGal25 I’m love all her movies. I’ve watched more of her movies than tarji

[@kandylavish]

I'm so proud of her for speaking out. It takes one person to start a movement 👏🏽👏🏽 I really hope this doesn't affect her career though. Shes an amazing actress, she deserves her flowers and should be paid equally. 💯

[@naturistfred]

If Viola speaking out about it a few years ago didn't start the movement, I seriously doubt Taraji will.

[@kandylavish]

@@naturistfred clearly people are talking about it now so it definitely can be the start of a movement.

[@jhordynsmith8339]

One person? Y’all forgot about Monique, like stfu, y’all are sheep

[@javiruiz8365]

It’s going to affect her career in Hollywood! I would not hire her after sabotaging this entire movie. Hell no

[@BigReddSouthernGal25]

I believe she chose the wrong time to do it. She's made herself a liability now.

[@pslovejass]

She don’t have to be “over spending” or “going through Financial problems” to speak on not being paid equally as EVERYONE else. She’s not just any actor….she done the work and have the awards to show for it. A lot of black women has spoke about not getting paid equally. Doesn’t mean their going through financially, and/or just complaining. They just want equality. Nun wrong with that.

[@BGM2095]

I will also say this. Oprah might have hurt her own box office success. My mom LOVES the original film and we tried to buy it at home (my mom is a full time caregiver for my grandfather so it’s difficult for her to get out) and the movie isn’t available to buy on streaming services. Times are changing, people want to watch movies from the comfort of their own home. Limiting the ability to watch at home might have decreased revenues as well.

[@CalleighValentine]

It’s on HBO Max for streaming btw, I watched it before the musical came out

[@JustCallMeJaph]

I agree. If the new version were available immediately for streaming, I would watch it. I have no desire to see it in theaters, especially if it's as long as the original.

[@theConcreteSymphony]

But it's so much better in a theater with surround sound and popcorn 🍿, and....a huge screen 😍

[@ertfgghhhh]

​@@JustCallMeJaph THAT is the problem. We want quality black films but we only come out for Black Panther, etc

[@loreneelliott1459]

To solve the problem. Oprah please go ahead and pay everyonene their worth.

[@tabathamealey9569]

I love when people come out and speak their truth. Th8s is what fearless means. I'm not saying who is right and who is lying, I'm here for the boldness.

[@Taniere]

This is not being fearless or boldness. They would be not taking the low pay and unfair working conditions. She set there and took the money and took her ass to work. The movie is finished and now she is coming out. It would have been bold if she would have said "they wanted to pay me less for Color Purple and not give me a car. I walked away because I deserve that black women deserve more." What kind of boldness is this. She basically communicated to them "I'll work and take the money and just blackball myself later." WB is still going to make movies. Oprah will still be rich and they will still pay unfair wages as long as people are accepting the low wages. Taraji accepted the"low wages." Having diarrhea mouth doesn't make you bold.

[@theresanicole_]

@@Taniere👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@canwetalk9992]

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT!!! Pay and accommodations are supposed to be negotiated BEFORE agreeing to sign on to a project. She's "been in the business for 20 years," so she KNOWS this. If she was unhappy with the pay or accommodations, she should have said "no." Or, she should have gotten everyone together and said, "we should all say no, unless they pay us what we are worth." But, you don't accept the terms and then bad-mouth the movie WHILE IT'S IN THEATERS! She's messing up people's money, AND making sure nobody hires her in the future. @@Taniere

[@chi8772]

No problem as long as you’re ready to deal with the consequences that comes with being “fearless”

[@Taniere]

@@chi8772 exactly it costs something to be bold. She got her money. Something is going on with her. This is weird behavior. It's as if she's on a tour bashing the movie. She is crying and whatnot as if they sold her into human trafficking.

[@danielarroyo265]

Vivica Fox is not obliged to do anything. I think you and others are taking her reaction out of context. If you listen to her she’s not dissing anyone. She’s simply said that she has not had that experience and that’s okay.

[@rokeishiarodgers7205]

Agreed.

[@krazykaye8843]

And she was asked the question, she didn't come out to be malicious.

[@RoyalDutchess-y7v]

Vivica is a real OG she knows who she is and where she came from. And to add she investing into herself and probably know how to save. She's a leo, like nice things but can get it on a budget

[@jay-up6bk]

Exactly. This channel acts as if she knows Viv and Targi, personally. I would have said the same thing Viv said. Viv said nothing wrong.

[@queliz4641]

The actresses who feel like they're underpaid could just come together and make their own films. Stop working for people that don't give af about you!

[@grettalwaba]

Louder 😂

[@abbynever4992]

I’m sure it’s as easy as you think it is. Brilliant. And I bet the same can be said of everyone else, right?

[@ADyani6]

I just don’t understand why we need remakes, especially for the Color Purple. It’s makes me question the intention and purpose behind remaking this movie.

[@redscorpion9325]

I herd its more like the Stage Play,so its mosty a Musical starring Fantasia

[@IdkFoxii]

Hawaii money cover up she couldn’t get donations

[@bridgettmarshall7336]

Right

[@BigReddSouthernGal25]

I never planned on watching it anyway. I don't like musicals.

[@TeeBabyXOXO]

@@IdkFoxiiyou might be on to something🫣🧐

[@leelee3231]

She should absolutely speak out because it lets us know how they treat black casts! Even if everyone doesn’t have the same grievances they have to stick together! As long as people are willing to accept less there will never be changes

[@jakestroll6518]

This movie is not even on track to make back its production and promo costs. It needs to make at minimum $150M to not be a major studio loss that ensures they never invest in another black woman dominated film again. The studio knew it would struggle and was trying to contain costs but Taraji had to be a diva. And now she’s sabotaged the film with black audiences guaranteeing it will flop every demographic. Business illiteracy is our biggest downfall.

[@JLPerryTV]

Keep in mind Janet Hubert said this decades ago on Fresh Prince. Everyone treated her like villain number 1

[@tiatia3977]

Really? Never heard her talk about pay. All I here is Will this, Will that

[@tipp8076]

Yep

[@JLPerryTV]

@@tiatia3977 She said that after season 1, the show was a success and they (the cast) were in a position where they could negotiate a higher pay but because Will didn’t do it, everyone backed down. Janet was the only one who wanted to fight for better pay. After that, people started treating her differently

[@humanbeing4368]

Vivica said she was cool because she always negotiates her pay and never settles. It happens when you know your worth and don’t need anyone to determine it. Be your own best advocate people.

[@Imjusttryingtotellu]

As executive producer it is Oprah’s responsibility to put fires out before the get back to the studio let alone the press…

[@1westprincess]

Exactly ! But let Empressive tell it “it’s not her job she’s annoyed” blah blah blah 🙄 Oprah definitely dropped the ball

[@Sharmichelle3]

Vivica works behind the scenes as well as acting. She's a director and producer.

[@PHlophe]

sharimichelle but so is taraji.

[@Mindyobusinessforreal]

Honestly the movie did not fail because she spoke up. People who would choose not to watch it because she said that, probably wouldn’t have watched it in theaters anyway. I think its more the fact that going to movie theater is expensive af and no one really wants to spend there money to watch a remake of another great movie. The highest grossing movies this year were largely original movies that were already getting buzz or hype from there ip. Wen people can barely afford groceries they aint gonna recalibrate there whole finances around a remake they can watch on streaming services in a couple months.

[@jsexyization]

Bingo!

[@MoMotivation0304]

I just simply have no desire to relive that trauma of a movie, no matter how good the music is.

[@michelleflowers9767]

It was good however like you said it wasn’t needed. Also the politics and drama surrounding the movie are just unsettling. Oprah ain’t right…

[@AtheneHolder]

This part!!! I'm not paying for something I'm gonna get for free in a couple weeks.... especially when I saw the original already 💁🏾‍♀️

[@AtheneHolder]

This part!!! I'm not paying for something I'm gonna get for free in a couple weeks.... especially when I saw the original already 💁🏾‍♀️

[@EclecticElegance13]

Taraji’s timing was perfect. There’s no good time to say the things she’s saying. I’m proud of Taraji.

[@jgibson8092]

I think they thought putting Oprah behind the film would help it at the box office but Oprah don't have that influence no more over black people.

[@erehistruth2356]

She NEVER had that influence on me. Black people starting to wake up.

[@selfishgirlsgofirst]

Love you Oprah, you're one of a kind

[@jgibson8092]

@@erehistruth2356 exactly especially after that MJ documentary I think black people disowned her after that that was the nail in the coffin.

[@tiffbluestocking2020]

THEY SHOULDNT HAVE SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THE COLOR PURPLE WOES UNTIL MONTHS LATER! IM SURE THEYRE GOING TO REGRET THIS. I HATE THIS FOR THEM.

[@shanb4520]

I agree! They will most likely

[@COURTNEYVCK]

Definitely should have waited a few months after

[@sonjasanchez3233]

This is true. There is an appropriate time and place for everything.

[@robinshorts2130]

Agreed

[@dallasgirl3470]

Yup

[@czuback31]

Vivica wasn’t even being officially interviewed when asked that question. She was in the middle of signing autographs, obviously on her way somewhere, was asked an off the cuff question by a reporter, and gave a simple response that was in no way offensive. If she had the time in a sit down full interview to discuss pay inequality at length, then she could expound on her answer. Otherwise people need to lay off her. And I support Taraji…she is A list actress, and deserves to be treated like such.

[@adrianwillis66]

Yep she answered a question like that quickly because she was busy.

[@marcella9324]

I don't know usually these celebs set up the TMZ interviews themselves....thats the way the pap system in hollywood works- it's rarely impromptu.....

[@Alladathings]

You break down the news so thoroughly, your time & effort shows ☺️👏🏽👏🏽wishing all the ladies (and men) the best, we deserve equal pay in every arena! 💜✨

[@mrscwhite18]

I think this should have been on Netflix not the big screen. Would have had great numbers and more people would have seen it. Time and place to bear your grievance… this was neither the time nor the place.

[@therights6794]

Taraji has done NOTHING wrong. Don’t blame her for the failure of this damn movie. Most people I know thought the movie was only out on Christmas because the trailer initially said “only on Christmas Day,” which was horribly misinterpreted.

[@christinarach340]

Before you feel sorry for anyone, Taraji is 50. This woman knows the deal and repercussions of her actions. The timing, her being cancelled, all that nonsense she already thought about. And probably she is okay with not doing any more big movies. Who knows what the future holds her, hopefully she can invest in herself and get her own production team

[@jenniferwashington4499]

She did it on purpose...and it is working... People aren't seeing what's going on.

[@juteandolive]

She said she wanted to stop acting so she's just trying to take people down with her.

[@csmith2484]

Who remembers when the original failed at the box office the first time Christmas 1985? They had to re-release it because no one attended. Oprah wore a purple dress, purple fur, etc and it bombed. What was the issue then? Who is the common denominator?

[@sonyadrake7843]

Exactly and it was Nominated for 11 Academy Awards and WON NOTHING! 1985 the Budget was $15M and it made $98M

[@TwannaWalker]

It’s weird that the basics weren’t handled and is an insult that top tier talent had to advocate for standard conditions while filming

[@Imadeyoumad288]

Warner Bros is very weird for this. I’m positive the Barbie cast had no issues with food and trailers bts

[@M.Elle-]

What is even more crazy is that movie extras and stand ins are covered for transportation, meals and boarding. Taraji has every right to bring these issues to light because something is amiss and it isn’t right. All of the latter protocols are already in the mix, it isn’t something that someone, especially studio named actors, have to even ask for. Ex. My senior citizen aunt was a reoccurring extra in Selma (she never has starred in a movie and is a retired nurse. The entirety of her senior citizen building was asked to participate). Although she lived 2 blocks from where every thing was being shot, she was still provided Kraft services, transportation to and from set and a wonderful trailer. She didn’t have to ask or negotiate that.

[@lovepink92alean]

I am curious as to why no one stood behind Monique when she said this years ago?? I literally remember her and her husband sticking up for her and the equal pay. The men in the industry even called her a crybaby and tried to downplay her feelings…

[@Mahkhumalo]

Right?! I hated how they treated her.

[@PHlophe]

years ago Taraji herself brought it up and this was before Monique. Monique is not the patron saint here . er... Viola broke it down too. they can have this conversation at separate times and different places and not need to be huddled together as if they are the same mouth. Black women don't play that game in real life and they needn't too. Now why would you expect errrrbody to be bosom buddies.

[@guinessbeer]

When I saw how Oprah operated after the Maui fires I will never look at her the same. But we all shoulda known, she’s besties with some sick people

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

That part‼️🙏🏾 People constantly overlook the documentary she did to defame Michael Jackson while her friend was in court for S assault.

[@Ellequisha]

She on that list!!!

[@colmekaglass9978]

What happened with that?

[@aladynamedSusan]

Harvey Weinstein n the likes we ain't forgot

[@OzanaDivine]

​@@lyricistanonymous8126The way they slandered Mike's name with not one shread of evidence ever coming out! Not one! Meanwhile real predators like diddy got to keep walking away for years! I'm glad that the real predators are catching hell.

[@topseekrit]

I think the experiences Taraji had while filming was the straw that broke the camel’s back. She probably thought she wouldn’t have to deal with those issues on Oprah’s watch, but when she saw it was no different that had to be highly annoying and hard to hold in.

[@gc6390]

This movie was absolutely amazing. I haven’t seen anything like it in a long time. Taraji, Danielle, and Fantasia deserve an Oscar for this film. It was recreated in the very best way. I laughed, I cried. Every time Fantasia opened her mouth to sing it made me feel something! I really hope the bad press doesn’t cause the movie to flop, because it deserves all the accolades. Every actress and actor put their all into this movie and need to be paid as such.

[@MrsMeekins]

I agree and had the same feelings watching it too.

[@roshellerichardson853]

Yes 🎉

[@crosscreek211]

​@roshellerichardson853 If it wasn't for musical. I might liked it. I seriously could've waited for it hit cable.

[@christophertracy2807]

It tanked at the box office because no one wants to see it except a certain faction of the black female (or black gay male) population

[@shaybaeevolve119]

I agree, I loved it ❤

[@opalrhue9032]

It sucks bc what Taraji said is probably very true but now studios may be afraid to work with her, for fear of her airing out their dirt. On the other hand when is a better time, bringing it up now shines the most light on what she’s saying. I hate that Oprah’s getting the blame and not the studio though.

[@YChef33]

I get wholeheartedly what Taraji was saying but the fact that she was literally crying on EVERY interview/press conference was a bit much and i would think very unfair and a bit uncomfortable for the rest of her the cast mates.

[@BigReddSouthernGal25]

Taraji has been having serious issues in her personal life that may be bleeding into her career.

[@imjusterykah9859]

And it’s very sad how she chose this project to sabotage

[@sharonbealer7137]

Everything that is hidden will be uncovered!!!

[@theodoreawani3947]

Expressive thank you for covering this drama excellently and putting together all the pieces succinctly. I always look forward to your wholesome, robust, authentic and frank journalism. You’re simply the best!

[@kipepeo13]

Exactly, superb journalism. It's not about taking sides😊

[@jonathancineus6424]

😳 Taraji was right for bringing up the issue, but it’s overshadowing the movie… and the fact that the box office is ruined doesn’t help her case for getting more money. The sad part is that every single issue around this movie and its rollout has Oprah at the centre of it. Monique is sitting somewhere laughing and sipping on a glass of wine… in the dark. Just laughing. 😏

[@mamilove7998]

Vivica said SHE didn't have the problem. She didn't say that Taraji was lying

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

My mom used to say: "A closed mouth do not get fed". Taraji wants to get paid what she's worth, same as other actresses with a similar resume. WE all want what's fair. As for Oprah? Be glad there is someone they can call OVER the studio executives to get things worked out, that folks is a queen move.

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

Do you think she'll get fed now?

[@kerrydaniels8460]

The thing is, Oprah isn't that saint you think she is. She works for her white counterparts not you or them. She didn't want to be called at all sweetheart.

[@jonathanlambert7464]

@@kerrydaniels8460 that part

[@jonathanlambert7464]

the squeaky wheel gets the oil

[@African94Beauty]

This musical was phenomenal and I loved seeing it in theaters. However, The Color Purple was heavily boycotted by the black community when it came out in the 80s and it hasn’t changed now. I think this version (and most movie musicals) would do better on streaming services. Many people just don’t like musicals and won’t actively go out of their way to watch one in theaters. This isn’t Taraji’s fault at all.

[@jamesgray6421]

I think someone mismanaged Taraji's finances cause aint no way

[@blah21blah22blah23]

Exactly. That’s what it seem like and that she’s going through something personally.

[@shavondarobinson8474]

Yes it is you just heard all of them black actresses speak on it.

[@deescott8312]

@@blah21blah22blah23right

[@shippendales8543]

Taraji explained this in a The Real reality show interview Where she explained how the moneh works You are taxed 50% of the total salary After thay you have to pay your people An agent, studios rarely cast actors withiut agencies so you need one A lawyer An accountant , to make sure the IRS doesnt come after you A publicist to put out fires or scandals and keep your image good A manger or perisnal asssistant yo keep up woth your schedule , book flights , hotels transport e.t.c... Most actors work 12+ hour days when filming so they dont have the time to do all that stuff alone After working youll be extremely tired And a lot of black actors are forced to work way more than big time white actors Vivica is in that bracket she is constantly working And doesnt have kids so money she would have need to spend on her kid / kids like Taraji she probably spent on her self So of course she would be good I feel she should have declined ti comment because her fellow actresses womt support her if she ever changes her tune Hollywood doesnt forget

[@miashalayne4972]

​​@@shippendales8543.. makes me think someone in tarajis camp is mis managing her money or not accounting properly.. in addition to maybe also not properly negotiating and representing her interests. Reason being if she is set up as a company for example, is she had a company, Taraj Enterprises LLC , then her money would be revenue to the business then all expenses would come out associated with making the business a success cost of goods etc. She would draw a salary and dividends, but more importantly the taxes would come out of the gross profit which would be then amount after her employees and salary and cost of running the business has been paid.. Which also makes me question when they socialise with their other successful counterparts what do they talk about I would think exchanging information on business managers so I get on to more efficient managmen55, or you doing something right what's the secret to help ease this or that, where is the comraderie and exchange of information , are these and every party so superficial that we act as though our team has it together...I dunno just wondering..

[@shashavengesayi6055]

People have a right to air out their grievances. And I also understand that giving certain opinions publicly can hurt your career if you say something that execs, employers, fellow actors etc... don't wanna hear. The truth at the end of the day is that black people like Oprah get to where they are by being liked by powerful white and other non-black folk. Oprah likely has to speak about certain issues vaguely or not at all, otherwise some ppl behind the scenes could take away her wealth & influence.

[@Monroestevens306]

She chose the right moment to speak up. When all eyes on you, say something. Screw the roll out of the movie. She had a issue with how she was treated and said something about it. It’s weird how many people feel a certain way when others speak up for what they want and know their worth.

[@quin7850]

I agree. Why should this movie do well especially if she didn't pay them ?The actors have already been paid

[@ColleenScott-kh8ur]

I agree with you 💯 The Color Purple is a beautiful movie. It's a shame this went down like this. Taraji has the right to voice her pay disparity opinion, but there's a time and place for everything. This should have been addressed with her management team -- they broker her movie deals.

[@cj5568]

Who doesn’t know Oprah is a snake 🤨 50cent, Monique, ect have complained for years it’s about time Oprah is held accountable

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

This 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ajollypanda4175]

You literally proved the point made in the video. Even watching the video you still make it about Oprah.

[@selfishgirlsgofirst]

Oprah is not a snake Bm hate Oprah because they can't never be as successful as her. 99%of them are bitter. Love you Oprah,you're the best.

[@aladynamedSusan]

​@@selfishgirlsgofirstNow see this what we not finna do. Yea BM got they issues but Oprah been problematic for years. Not you capin for the woman posing with Harvey Weinstein. Chile we ain't forgot. But make this about the BM ego tho 🙄 we can have that actual argument about someone worth validating it, but Oprah no ma'am 🐍!

[@CHELSEABuckhannon]

Exactly

[@MichelleMichelle203]

I kept saying Taraji should form her own enterprise with Vivica and the other actresses but now several days later they are throwing shade at each other. I’m beginning to wonder if people really want solutions or just to keep complaining about the issues.

[@angelafrazier7216]

If you don’t complain about the issues, then how are you gonna get anything changed or solved especially for the next generation coming up after them. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Sharmichelle3]

This!! I agree the actresses should come together and form an enterprise. Why rely on roles solely? Diversify and do other things.

[@davidelliott1594]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@angelafrazier7216For example, Angela Bassett is the highest paid black actress, making 450,000 dollars per episode of 911 as of Season 5, which compares to some of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood in general. Kerry Washington also made a lot per episode when she was the star of Scandal. I am not saying discrimination in Hollywood against black women don’t exist or that Taraji hasn’t had a great career or deserves more, but a lot of the salary that is offered by Hollywood is depending on how big of a draw they feel you are. They make business decisions. In truth, many actors and actresses in general have complained about pay rates over the years. It really depends on the studio, the budget, how much of a draw they think you are, and what the people who represent you can negotiate. When studios say specific films don’t do well overseas, it is true. For example, Tyler Perry rarely releases his films to overseas theaters, and almost all of his profitability comes from US audiences, but his films also tend to have lower budgets compared to Hollywood productions, which are often made to be marketed overseas as well as domestically. Taraji does have a net worth of 12 millions, which is not bad at all. For example, she states she wanted 500,000 for Benjamin Button and asked for it, but they offered her 150,000. But she still accepted the 150,000. Certain black actors get paid enormous amounts of money because they are global household names, like a Will Smith and Denzel Washington, I don’t know if Taraji’s been in a major global blockbuster film yet.

[@4evagrace789]

I don’t think Vivica was wrong, she meant “to each his own,” but she’s been in the industry too long to know that you could get blackballed in a New York minute,, and that was a smart move

[@POV00005]

A wise friend once said "The less the better." Meaning you will risk alot speaking the truth. It will either elevate you or demote you. Love you all!

[@lorrainethomas1984]

The New Color Purple is actually a really good movie. The drama behind it keeps taking away from the movie's attention. It must not be doing well financially. 🤞🏾

[@mariahyohannes]

It isnt. They spent $100 million making that movie and its only made $50 million at the box office so far

[@Redd91ful]

@@mariahyohannesgahlee.

[@ladyadeola]

that movie sucked and lacked depth/character development

[@lorrainethomas1984]

@@ladyadeola You think so? I loved the songs and scene transitions. Taraji did AMAZING as Suge Avery. Fantasia was amazing and Danielle played Sofia very well. I've seen it twice and I loved it I just wish it wasn't so much drama behind it. You can tell it was a high budget film.

[@asiaz248]

But when Monique was speaking out a lot of folks ignored what she had to say.

[@1stlady707]

WYS🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@capricorn444princess]

vivica attitude / personality gives me "as long as my house aint burning on fire im good" kind of energy.

[@adrianwillis66]

A little but we do not know how she truly feels that was a 10 second answer to an intense question.

[@AchillesandArtemis]

I hope we're seeing history in the making. I hope to live to see the day when everyone gets equal pay and we can look back at Monique as heroes who paved the way for the next generations by making personal sacrifices in their careers/lives.

[@keshanichele750]

I'm way more interested in the Whoopi and Oprah tea. Something is up, its definitely something there

[@blah21blah22blah23]

We’ll never get that tea. Whoppi and Oprah is not of this tell and show all your business generation. But you better believe at their kitchen tables they are calling each other all kinds of hussies, winches, and b***hs under the sun lmao!

[@SparkleInYourEyes2024]

Whoopi is keeping her mouth shut. She ain't got the time for this mess/ negative energy.

[@ddneq677]

Me too. I didn't even know they didn't fw each other

[@reparationslibrarian9710]

Color Purple is a great book and was a great movie. Black women want to move on though. No more struggle stories. We're tired of slave dramas, old South tales, inner city struggle documentaries, etc. It seems like that's all Hollywood wants to show about Black people, and we're over it. 4 biggest cities in the racist US of A have African-American mayors. We've done better than any other racial group that has come here, taking our history into account. We want happy stories.

[@UppityOne]

Black people have NOT done better than any other race/ethnicity in America. We lag in socioeconomic indicators. We are low in home ownership. Our educational outcomes are subpar. Our health outcomes are the absolute worse (mortality, prevalence of disease, etc.). Are there Black people doing well? Of course. The success of the few is overshadowed by the lack of success of most. African-American mayors are indications of progress but we are behind, really behind other groups of people.

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

Exactly 💯 this re imagining was not needed. We’re tired. Taraji probably got depressed acting like Shug Avery in 2023 🙄

[@dae4444]

Just because Vivica said Taraji's experience isn't her experience doesn't mean they're not cool. This exactly how drama start's Vivica said nothing wrong. She gave her love n said I don't have the same issues

[@donzettajarvis6582]

She did the right thing. It's unfortunate that when we speak up. We're being difficult and we don't get the support from those that have gone before us that are in positions to speak for us. Jenniferl lawrence, a high school dropout like Johnny depp and so many others get paid far more. It's true!❤

[@nicoleday2305]

This is sooo sad. THEY KILLED THEIR OWN MOVIE!!! When you speak so negatively, about your own project, what would you really expect to happen. They did it to themselves. I, personally, LOVED THIS REMAKE. The songs were wonderful.😊

[@imjusterykah9859]

Taraji did it

[@6942L.]

@@imjusterykah9859how is it her fault when the others also spoke up about stuff that happened did you even really watch the video?? Stop putting the blame on her

[@imjusterykah9859]

@@6942L. don’t sound dumb please. The other cast members clearly stated that the issues were addressed.

[@imjusterykah9859]

@@6942L. addressed and taken care of but regardless they never complained the way taraji has, to sabotage this movie

[@6942L.]

@@imjusterykah9859 you’re the one that sounds dumb clearly her issues weren’t “addressed” she’s still being underpaid why cant she speak up about without you hating on het but the others can just say you don’t like her

[@KhaosTalks]

It is extremely unfair that you are making up this narrative about Taraji. Saying it’s her team or she’s over spending Granted, her speaking out about these issues has affected the role out of the film, however, everything she said was the truth, and with the truth, her issues weren't with Oprah. The public made it an Oprah and Taraji situation, with people reporting it like this.

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

Yes I was very disappointed. Empressive sounded really petty . She has NO idea how TPH spends her money. She asked for equal pay a driver and lunch now she’s a hot mess? SMH pettiness

[@juarez94as]

Are we really surprised by that, though? Empressive only comes to the defense of black man, not women. She is a literal women hater and will make up stories for views.

[@mileenakhan4778]

Taraji needs to hire a new agent. People in this industry value visibility over wealth. Taraji has been getting all of the lead roles because her agent is accepting the low pay. So yea. It is partially her fault and her teams fault. And it has to be said. When Taraji was flying high with that role on Empire (a role originally written for MoNique) she wasn’t speaking about pay inequality until 2019. She couldn’t relate.

[@lancomenyongo7346]

@@mileenakhan4778everyone loves Taraji so they don’t wanna hold her accountable. A GOOD agent is gonna make sure u have multiple streams of income. Not just a lot of visibility. Taraji could’ve made MILLIONS with a wig line. Remember everyone was rocking the “Taraji bob” a few years ago. An easy coin. You see Vivica selling wigs. Wigs sell faster than hair care products. Just what u said. Her team values visibility over rightful pay. If I was her agent I wouldn’t even mention a role to her if the pay is under a few mill. I’m sure Taraji knows her worth. But her team doesn’t

[@aladynamedSusan]

​@@lancomenyongo7346sidenote: vivicas wigs are terrible😫😫😫

[@kristineilochi4615]

Why is "The Color Purple" tanking in the box office? *clears throat* BLACK PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF THE SAME OLE BOILING TRAGEDIES OF BLACK TRAUMA! We are not a monolith and have more stories to tell in a plethora of genres.

[@pinkstilettoscents]

It’s really sad that people continue to place blame on Taraji for her ‘timing’ about speaking up. Sadly, This is and has been HER experience. The even sadder part is that this continues to happen even at the hands of our OWN people, who should be doubly invested in both the success of the cast AND film. Participating in an Oprah Winfrey or a Tyler Perry or Lee Daniel’s production should ABSOLUTELY be different for black actors/actresses. Why people continue to give Oprah a pass saying that she was so far removed from the details is BULL! The thing we need to understand about black Hollywood elites like Oprah, is that she’s no longer just a name. She’s also a BRAND. Often times they don’t attach themselves or their names to projects unless they’re able to have a huge sense of control. They’re VERY tapped in to what goes on. So that whole, ‘I don’t know why my name was even mentioned’ from Oprah is BS, and an attempt to dodge accountability. The reality is, that all skin folk ain’t KIN folk. And these same celebs that we champion because they pretend to be FOR us and the cause, are ALL just capitalist at the end of the day. They ONLY care about the almighty DOLLAR.

[@christianpedraza858]

I agree 100%

[@msoddballz5763]

Exactly. Taraji is tired of holding it in. There's never a right time to speak your truth, especially in the entertainment industry. Although this was risky, it might help actually actresses/actors younger than her.

[@pinkstilettoscents]

@@msoddballz5763 I agree and hope so. I’ve been following her career, this isn’t the first time that’s spoken about or brought attention to things like this happening to her. Not sure why people feel like it’s a personal attack against Oprah or the film. And if these things are happening to the Taraji’s and Viola Davis’s…with their IMPRESSIVE and accomplished resumes… I can only imagine what the Tika Sumpters and Jodie Turner Smiths have had to put up with

[@sweetbrownsuga504]

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[@adiesi9555]

The movie is struggling based on the Karma of what was going on in the background behind the scenes, a 100 million budget and they didn't have food, driving rentals and low pay. It's poetic justice. It's time for Oprah to get her proper flowers, I knew this lady was weird and sadistic by way of what she did by bringing Moniques abusive family on her show after she told her she wouldn't. Seeing how they were both victims of abuse growing up, I never thought very much of her after that and that was decades ago on the Oprah show. Y'all thought Oprah was special because the white people do, she knows who to pander to while she likes to play with black people. Period.

[@corinicole9271]

I agree!!

[@msmacky]

This comment!!! 💯

[@rapcat1271]

Vivica better leave her face alone she starting to get that mask look.

[@laluna2264]

Why though??? Assumptions about Taraji's overspending and has money problems.!!!!! How is that relevant to black female actresses being grossly underpaid in Hollywood

[@DianaPrinceitiswhatitis]

Taraji needs to expand her acting roles and projects outside of black Hollywood. She needs to demand that she’s paid what she’s worth going forward. She should have waited until after the promo to discuss pay inequities. Other black actresses need to demand to be paid what they are worth as well. Monique been warning black actresses for years no one hears until it happens to them.

[@jonasrichfield]

Probably 'white' Hollywood is to blame. Look at the TV shows they've been to. It's like they have no space nowhere else, it's sad. This country still divides people by their color 😢