Taraji P Henson CONFRONTS Oprah After She Loses Jobs | Officially Blackballed

Taraji P Henson CONFRONTS Oprah After She Loses Jobs | Officially Blackballed
According to credible sources, the executive producers of The Color Purple had an emergency conference call with Oprah Winfrey and blamed Oprah and Taraji for The Color Purple flopping.
Reportedly, the film went direct to DVD while still in theatres because the producers are now trying to get back as much money as they can after the flop, and they feel like Oprah should have sat Taraji down and gotten her in line before she started airing her issues while promoting the film.
Allegedly, in the conversation they had, the execs said that Taraji would be blackballed because she is the reason why the film essentially stalled and cost them millions of dollars. But guess what?! Taraji is opening up, AGAIN!
#hollywood #tarajiphenson #oprahwinfrey #oprah #thecolorpurple #warnerbros #goldenglobes

[@keithscott3747]

To all black peoples. Stay away from Oprah. Monique already told ya!

[@lawlietyagami5332]

And Taraji didn’t listen…. They never do until it effects them personally

[@courtneypalmer53]

Oprah looks so phoney. I can't say it enough. 🙄 Like one of those "spirits" you don't want to work around.

[@rockelwilliams9329]

Facts

[@kareydavis]

Tell that to the folks and organizations, mostly black that have received over $400 million in grants from the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation. The fact that out of the movies and shows she's produced only Monique has the issue. Taraji's issue actually is with Warner Bros Studio. They write the check, not Oprah.

[@judithmorant8398]

People who are jumping on Taraji' s band wagon about Operah, it's wrong. Why didn't she go after the directors too?. I'm sure she was given a contract, so her agents and managers need to be blamed too. You do not hear the other actors going off the way she did. 'Humility goes a long way' . And PLEASE do not say she's an accomplished actor.

[@tw7652]

Why were these things not negotiated in her contract before she took this movie role?

[@TaraPritchard-po1vc]

Rite that’s what I want to know seems like a lot of shady shit going on, cuz babyyy if it was me no offense to anybody else but we gotta get something together here cuz I’d be damn if I’m driving my self to work idk how many other ppl you gotta do that for if that’s what you have to do then do what needs to be done ☑️

[@wondersofablackwoman]

Did she expect these people spent all this money on this film to not even break even, let alobe profit? She tanked the film. Oprah isnt all of Hollywood, why aren't Black actors saying anything about the white producers and movie studios? 🤔

[@niquebeautiful9536]

Thank you 👏🏾 I was seriously thinking this!

[@sjames5777]

Because some of our people just LOVE attacking one another. Literally they get a kick out of tearing each other down. It’s so frustrating.

[@TaraPritchard-po1vc]

Rite that’s what I want to know, It’s seems like a lot of funny business been going on with these movies & Producers behind the scenes that people dnt even realize or talk abt & I feel like there are really good actors that are tired of it

[@blackanonymous7215]

This isn't the first time Taraji talked about pay disparities. Additionally, Viola Davis, Mo'Nique, Nia Long, Gabrielle Union, and so many others have discussed this. Black women experiencing pay disparities, unfortunately, isn't new.

[@tatum635]

Yeah but they didn’t discuss it while promoting their movie that was out barely 2weeks. During award season smh

[@Cocovegan11]

The movie is Negative, I didn't want to see it ANYWAY. HOPE TARAJI AND MONIQUE BOUNCE BACK !!!🎉🎉❤

[@Calvin375]

Mo'Nique is already back on that track.

[@tiat.9883]

😂😂

[@GuardianoftheGoldenStool]

Ha??? What? How is the movie negative? I’m generally not a fan of musicals. Some I consider tolerable, not this one, but beyond the genre, I’m sure you’re referring more so to the content. If the content of the original or the musical version offends you or you think the term “negative” is most appropriate to describe it, your judgment is overtly shallow and lacks any depth or complexity.

[@brittinamilton2893]

Nobody wanted another Color purple .

[@justinmiller8192]

Y’all sweat these Billionaires and they don’t care about y’all open your eyes 👀 people

[@FussyScorpio]

The Color Purple is a film classic no disrespect to the fantastic current cast but it didn't need to be Re Made at All.

[@tiajuanamotley7814]

I totally agree!!

[@tatum635]

It’s not a remake , it’s based on the Tony award winning Broadway play

[@belldawn55]

Amen!!!

[@regina.warroomcc]

Agreed. I absolutely love the original film. It is my favorite. It didn't need a remake. Was I glad to hear that they were doing another? I was pleasantly optimistic... because I thought it would be an updated version of the "original." But when I realized it would be a "reimagined" "musical," my enthusiasm kinda came to a halt. That said, I still support them. But it's not the same. Now, I do think that TPH's discussions on pay differences may have affected the film's marketing... because, how could it not. BUT, it didn't cause a $40mil flop (as of date they have made $60 of the $100mil). If she had THAT type of power, then she is in the wrong business and need to be looking at doing things behind the scenes. I think they have to consider the many other factors that play a role in it, particularly that the film was a musical and that a only particular niche of people would go out to see it. But that's just my opinion. I'm sure there is so much more to it than that.

[@johnwashington7152]

@@tatum635Why are people not understanding that!? SMH

[@jthomas3189]

Time and place for Everything!

[@AnnieinKC]

My great grandmother was in the women's suffrage movement. When I came out of high school in 1971, a woman could not get a credit card or buy a house unless it was under a husband's name. If a pregnant woman was single, the health insurance would not pay. Katherine Hepburn, Barbara Walters, Jane Pauley, Phylicia Rashad, Murphy Brown, Gloria Steinam, Mary Tyler Moore Show. We all had to fight the fight. Hold your ground, Tarija and Monique! You ARE the honorable women! You are touching millions of lives!

[@empress_tru]

I love this comment ❤

[@divaslm1]

Facts

[@candaceleary1070]

FACTS❤

[@user-qh4oc5hg4w]

❤❤❤❤

[@dotb5397]

Me and my girls went to see The Color Purple (the entire cast did an amazing job by the way)💜💜💜!!! However I have to be honest, the entire time I was watching it, I couldn't stop thinking about how Taraji was crying and so upset about her pay. Yes, I do feel that Taraji's interview may of had a domino effect on the success of the film. They say timing is everything. I love taraji as but when I initially saw the interview my gut said, this wasn't going to end well. Damn, damn damn!!!

[@lovelybyfar]

She definitely didn't do this movie any justice by speaking so negative during the press junket of this beautiful movie. The purpose of a press Junket is to promote your project. So many people worked so hard on this movie and she pretty much was a downer. There was also early award chatter for Fantasia and Danielle so it also took focus off of that. This is a time where two beautiful black actresses should have really been able to enjoy their moment . All the actors should have been able to enjoy the release of this movie but Taraji and her crying the blues over shadowed the movie it self. She should have waited until after the release and award season was over to talk about her issues.

[@treleeisanderson9643]

It’s also unfortunate that these things weren’t handled initially. She shouldn’t have had to speak out because at this point our black actresses should be getting paid right. Especially if our own people are attached. We hold Oprah at a high regard, she needs to be accountable. And also you’re promoting a movie that’s going to make all this money and you’re being underpaid? We have to do better. All of these ladies have been in the industry and made a name for themselves. They deserve respect walking in. Shouldn’t have to ask for it. We have to do better.

[@r.mcdonald9565]

Oprah wouldn't really have to get Taraji blackballed at this point... Logically she's gonna be seen as a liability.

[@lainakane9880]

Nobody is gonna work with her after this she ruined the press run and the movie flopped it was bad timing

[@johniii8147]

Yep she totally did that herself running her mouth on the public stage not saying she’s wrong, but if you’re gonna play in this game you gotta choose it well so now she’s trying to roll it back

[@kareydavis]

In many instances, the word "blackballed" is just actions that have consequences. If I were a producer/director watching how Taraji handled that press tour, I'd be uneasy hiring her. I don't have to have anyone say "Don't hire her". People keep thinking it's personal. She's made herself a liability. Look at how the numbers tanked after the first weekend. She made it a point to make every interview a grievance. That's not blackballing....that's self-sabotaging.

[@valeriejones4465]

😮 This is why i cant stand black folks They Never stick together Henderson Told her truth when she was ready so what im with you if nobody else Black Peoples Suck SoBad Im Truly Ashamed In Embarras to be Black I never seen a group of people like blacks that love seeing u down The women was hurt in tired maybe blacks dont no what that feels like Or you might just use to kisses but Im sticking with her im standing with her In that film was a musical in people 50 in under hated it TJ didn’t do nothing Talk to the people they hate musicals like that In you can’t redo a perfectly made film sorry

[@patriciajones9987]

@@lainakane9880 I6 actually was the wrong time considering it was before the film had a chance to draw the people who decided against it in lieu of the drama although it should have been spoken on "wrong time and it over shadowed the musical, Taraji and the other actresses/ actor's work.

[@judithmorant8398]

She went about this the wrong way

[@deborahrose8621]

Absolutely. It really makes you shake your head how such a disastrous move and illogical timing could have ever seemed like a good idea.

[@sjames5777]

Yep, needed to be done just chose the wrong way.

[@deborahrose8621]

@@sjames5777 Sadly, there are so many ways she could have done it. First of all its seems obvious she knew she was going to make her dramatic statement at the press interviews. That was acting. The "I'm so tired ... Blah, blah, blah " part of speech is also part of Gloria (America Ferrara) monologue in BARBIE" That makes it look intentional. Secondly, She could have written a book about the issues of industry, then added her latest experience AFTER the Awards a success and review in a last chapter and publish it. Go on Talk shows and tell your story respectfully. Talk about plight of all black actresses with similar experiences and then end book on hopeful idea of what an be done to solve problem Instead, She burned the movie into the ground costing of 10s of millions or even 100Million of lost income and pointed fingers directly at individuals than back peddled a couple of times. If she thought it was hard to pay to sustain her career then she's really going to find out the hard way if she tries to sue or get sued for defamation. It costs a lot of millions to sue or be sued as high profile celebrity. Especially with Oprah. Tatami needed a much better plan

[@sjames5777]

@@RL-247 Yep entrepreneurship is the best avenue for her so she can say and do whatever she wants whenever she wants and however she wants and doesn’t have to answer to anyone.

[@user-iy6le4jw8j]

​@@RL-247Well 50 is not going to put up with her crying and complaining so she needs to get that in check before she skip her behind over that way‼️🤷

[@lindaadams1008]

If Taraji was that unhappy from the jump, she should have turned down the offer to do the part period...

[@johniii8147]

Exactly

[@robbinshamburger5065]

Right that's exactly what i said if the money not right to you don't take the job

[@vanessaellis8935]

That's what I said.

[@areyouserious7668]

this is the real world. Most people complain about their jobs even though its a necessity. Have some compassion. She could have turned it down. But as she clearly stated, she NEEDS the work. She NEEDS the money. Shes just like everyone else. Doing what you have to do until you snap crackle pop and finally stand up for yourself. HOWEVER, she should have been mor calculated. Unfrotunately the timing wasnt a good strategy....

[@spreadingthegoodnews3836]

Taking that role is proving to be a horrible decision

[@christinethebean1893]

Be accountable for what comes out of your mouth and be prepared to pay the consequences when you don't

[@kareydavis]

Sabotaged herself and blamed everyone, especially Oprah, because she's the low-hanging fruit. What part don't you realize that your issues, some valid, were ALWAYS being addressed in every interview you did. If I were a producer/director I'd think twice about hiring her based on her actions. That's not being blackballed smh

[@empress_tru]

Ppl like you are the problem with the industry now. That's why it's falling apart saturn in pisces is bringing karma to the music and film history it's long overdue.

[@tonyjacobs4174]

BS, Oprah going to hell

[@CircumstancesNeverMatter]

I think she’s actually mad at herself and had a meltdown at the worst possible time.

[@tonyjacobs4174]

BS! Oprah is no good she just got caught this time!

[@patriciajones9987]

I have always been proud of Oprah's accomplishments, but I am not a fan of her's due to her real personality when encountered at my place of employment over the years. Gayle " What you see is what you get as she doesn't act like you have booger on your forehead. I am a fan of Taraji, but her timing and magnitude of her personal beef, although it is other actresses' beef was destined to ruin the Play and all of the efforts Taraji and over shadow the other's skills. It was not professional when a couple of the other women joined in a public gripe about not having dressing rooms, etc instead of allowing their work to shine and promoting the film. In the end what a Public mess it turned into.

[@dw7312]

If she was smart, she would have waited til after the success of the film! Not in the middle of promoting the film. Not smart at all.

[@patriciajones9987]

Exactly. There was no promotion of the film or their acting at all by Taraji or the other two who joined her in a huge public gripe session which had such a back lash on Oprah while she could do nothing, but sit there although they claimed that she intervened when she learned they were crowded into one room, etc.

[@evelynlockhart7997]

SAD. But what did she think would happen? They're all in cohoots together. Those millionaires and billionaires didn't getvl that much money honestly. They stepped on or mistreated someone.

[@sjames5777]

I think it’s less about people and more about an opportunity to make money for them. If they invest, they expect a return on it. Coming up short because of unhinged actors would cause me to rethink investing in certain types of movies.

[@cherrydeleon9646]

I'm happy to hear it flopped. 😢

[@shamiso15]

Me too

[@aliciareid6107]

Seriously this woman is a queen of her art it's time to stand with her and block wicked Oprah this wicked woman these people make millions of these actresses and actors it's time

[@moniquemyrie9012]

Oprah is evil, what happened to those girls at her school in S Africa

[@b1crusade384]

Taraji is doing what Mo’Nique. And she will be forgotten like Mo’Nique was when this drama fades. Black women are not going to put their necks on the line to support Taraji. White females absolutely will not.

[@Calvin375]

​@@b1crusade384Well, apparently, Mo'Nique is on the lips of 50 Cent, and once again, Lee Daniels! I also see she's in yours as well.

[@deborahrose8621]

@@b1crusade384 Taraji messed with Oprah, made a huge victim statement implicating Oprah and subsequentlky tanked the movie and tens or millions of dollars, then back peddled that Oprah did well by them. What is it?The defamation damage is done and Oprah can sue her and take every penny she's ever made and every penny she will make. Taraji is a Queen in Hollywood and would have had the world behind her till she threw the movie she signed up for. Taraji needs a new PR team right now I love Taraji and am smh she did such a career suicide move. What studio will hire after this?

[@b1crusade384]

@@Calvin375 50 cent is a joke. Lee Daniel is a sexual deviant who hates Black women. Both a puppets who follow orders. Regardless, how much money and other benefits is Mo’Nique getting from them? Really nothing.

[@curtiswilliams3704]

Im team Taraji!!!! TREAt you staff right and give them nothing to complain about...🎉🎉🎉Pay your people and they will be happy to work

[@raynawatkins4542]

Everyone is blaming Monique and Taraji like they are the bad guys.Everyone should be able to speak their mind no matter what.The ones who are scared to speak up go far in life,but the ones that speak up be outta work…SMDH…We are the only nationality that hinders each other,we can never stick together for nothing and that’s so sad!!! I am so fed up with us hurting each other,our people died fighting for us and how do we repay them,by fighting/hurting each other

[@anitanelson7494]

God Bless the Entire Flim cast. 🙏 ❤ producers. WARNER Bros. And everyone that is involved.❤ Thank You. All ❤

[@StillFly469]

She took all the shine from the main character Fantasia, Warner Brother low balled her not Oprah, if she wasn’t satisfied with the offer she should have not taken the role, and then go on the press tour and discuss it, she could have waited, I think her speaking out made a lot of people not go to the movie.

[@halocheetah6029]

Taraji should of waited months later to bring the pay issue up. That movie is very important for black woman.

[@hemigurlrt1356]

Would you wait on your pay check for months later? 🙄

[@k.sheldonbailey8896]

The reality is, Taraji speaking out against the mistreatment didn't harm the film, the mistreatment itself did. Blaming Taraji is like a criminal blaming the prosecutor for going to jail for a crime. The DA isn't the reason you're doing 5 to 10, your crime is. If there had been no mistreatment of Taraji and the others, there would've been nothing for them to talk about. Blame the film's failure on whoever had the idea to underpay them and mistreat them.

[@Metallicgld12]

She's now Box Office Poison! The girl is dangerous. Lol

[@nisi1349]

The movie being remade is why its a flop. They could have made a great original movie with this same cast.

[@sjames5777]

How are people so confused?!? She was sent out to promote a film that she was featured in and didn’t do it. She took the moment to air her grievances instead of keeping the focus on the film. She has a right to feel the way she feels and to address those issues, but wrong place and definitely wrong time. Edit: at this point with all the comments 👇🏾 I say air your grievances out whenever and however and let the chips fall where they may. In doing so, personally I don’t care to hear anything about being black balled because people want to do what they want with no regard and I guess others will do the same. Simple as that.

[@lovelybyfar]

This all day!! The fact that people can't comprehend the problem here or even trying to blame Oprah as if she owns Warner Bros just show how ignorant people really are.

[@Calvin375]

Or was it designed and planned to be done this way by the Hollywood Brass for other purposes they had in mind?!

[@Calvin375]

@@lovelybyfar And what do you know about the studios or what the position of a producer happens to be?! The studio does NOT put out the monies. So who do you think creates the budget and disperses it?! The studio only dictates the timings and rules of usage. Just like in a concert hall. The monies doesn't come from the studio!

[@angeliamartin197]

Absolutely agree!

[@roxanneharrow5274]

I see your point.

[@candaceleary1070]

❤🌹Team Taraji 🌹❤Virgo Squad❤🌹👑

[@TheSuirad]

"Peddling backwards like a track bike." - Pharrell Williams

[@patriciajones9987]

?

[@TheSuirad]

@@patriciajones9987 im saying taraji is back peddling. 🙄

[@CircumstancesNeverMatter]

I think she made a lot of people feel like they didn’t want to support the film because of her comments, not only that she also made some enemies as well in the process.

[@gloriacato7761]

Something fishy. TARAJI in the business 30yrs and doesn't know how the game is played. Even her time with EMPIRE wld have given her an additional perspective. She's smart, can't understand her chess move.

[@connierose5898]

Warner Brothers the studio is at fault witth the money and accommodations!

[@Oceanusnovas-um2zf]

Isn't she the one who started all of this??? Now she back tracking talking about media should focus on beautiful film...IF she hadn't opened her big mouth people would have been focus on the film. But she bought attention to herself because of what she said about her work role and salary related to this film. And don't drag Oprah into this; at least Oprah gave you a seat. Whatever backlash Oprah gets from those executives she going to have to deal with it and move on. Personally, I think these kinds of sensitive issues needs to be private and with the stakeholders concerned. I heard that version of color purple was horrible. I won't even waste money to see it. I have enjoyed the original when it first came out years ago. They should not have tried to duplicate it. Leave well alone. I am done hearing about Tajari, Oprah, hollyweird saga. They have a lot to be thankful for. Many Americans and people over the world can't even pay for rent, gas or buy food for them and their children and homeless.

[@ebn646]

I think it would have been better if she didn't do the movie and THEN called the issue out about the money, but they offered her more money to stay and she did the movie, so if she got what she wanted she sholdn't have called them out as the movie was hitting theatres. I mean, who's gonna want her in their movie now that's she's cost the studio millions?

[@patriciajones9987]

Well said and unfortunately her timing was wrong, reflected not just on her and her work.

[@yellowfeather116]

Taraji knew that she would be Black-balled and I'm sure she has prepared for it. Taraji tried to put the toothpaste back in the tube when she wrote that post about how wonderful Oprah was but that didn't work. Oprah wants BLOOD! Sounds like the ENTIRE entertainment industry needs to be boycotted. The industry heads need to know they are NOTHING without the people! This is insulting!

[@cathylake9072]

True many BW talk about how evil fake O has robbed them.

[@johniii8147]

you either know how to play the game or you don't.

[@justmanette2152]

Even before this movie, Taraji had a net worth of $ 12 million. She is a Harvard graduate. Her life ain't hard. Tired of Hollywood's fake tears of oppression. They ain't worrying about panic attacks on food prices or anxiety and fear when their heating bill has to be opened. Pretty much a slap in the face , what they crying about, to ancestors they're supposed to be portraying. 😢😢😢 "They gave us rental cars! I can't get a driver? .... it's dangerous out here! " So out of touch in their bougie , entitled lives. Wanting sympathy from poor folks .

[@yellowfeather116]

@@johniii8147 , If you're talented, and Taraji IS talented, what game needs to be played?

[@saezon6305]

@@yellowfeather116 I saw Taraji shading another Black woman on the red carpet some years ago. I thought it was very tasteless. I see not much has changed.

[@b1crusade384]

How old is Taraji? How long has she been in Hollywood? She is acting as if she is a kid who just arrived to Hollywood.

[@rockyduck5716]

BOYCOTT THE COLOR PURPLE 🟣🟣🟣

[@Calvin375]

That's already a done deal. Look for the DVD online next week!

[@lovelybyfar]

And exactly why would we hurt the actors that worked so hard on this beautiful made movie?

[@summermontgomery7630]

We don't have too😢 movies suck

[@josephinebridgers1575]

No, to boycott this film would be a disservice, the cast was mainly black and the musical was fantastic. We as black are the main stumping ground to progress. Support enable us to see more black cast. But no, we are the first ones to self destruct our progress.

[@josephinebridgers1575]

I encourage everybody to go see this musical. This film highlights beauty and empowerment; it shows that with courage we can overcome any obstacles. It highlight black beauty and our strength.

[@MYTHOUGHTS46]

Are we also missing the fact that Miss Henson made this comment on a show that Oprah's Best Friend was hosting.

[@patriciajones9987]

yes and prior to going there to promote the movie

[@thadlm2698]

So sad…a movie remake bashing black men is flopping😢…

[@thadlm2698]

@@ellenburke3698 Yeah, it does bash black men but as a black woman I can see how you’d be oblivious to that. The movie was garbage in 1985 and it’s garbage now. Black men were painted as monsters in the monsters and you think “Mister” getting redemption at the end of the original movie erases that?

[@user-wv6te5fq1k]

Taraji you ruined your own life. I wouldn't want to work with someone complaining everyday. These producers are AVOIDING THE DRAMA AND I DON'T BLAME THEM. YOU HAVE TRIED TO MAKE SPECTACLE OUT OF OPRAH. YOU SHOULDN'T BE ACCEPTED A JOB THAT WASN'T PAYING YOU WHAT YOU WANTED TO MAKE. THAT'S NOT AN OPRAH PROBLEM. IT'S YOUR PROBLEM "LEARN TO PASS A JOB UP"

[@kerriephillips427]

You don't want Smoke with Oprah it can get real ugly. Katt better be careful as well.

[@user-iy6le4jw8j]

It was bad timing Taraji should of waited until AFTER they finish promoting the film to start all that crying and complaining ‼️🤦

[@hemigurlrt1356]

Would you wait for your paycheck?

[@MizzC888]

Taraji 50 Cents will probably call!

[@deborahrose8621]

He probably will but is that the outcome she wanted? One black guy or the whole industry. Sabotaging the movie she just completed and possibly getting sued is very bad PR andvery expensive. Probably 10 Million. This will be bad promotion for 50 cent to bring her on a project till trial and verdict are done.

[@ahzokatano0611]

Yes, Taraji And Monique, Should Firm Their Iwn Oroduction Company!!!

[@cartierwhite_lasvegas]

I didnt think anything should have been done Again with the color purple 💜 so taraji didnt help the film for me . After taraji was crying i knew i wasn't going to see the movie.

[@holliwoodfresh777luv4]

I totally agree that she went about this the wrong way. And yes, it is because of her. Who talks shit on a promo tour??!!!. Did she think about how her comments would affect the other actors? What did her agent negotiate on her contract? I read the book and saw the movie. It was awesome in my opinion. It reflects more of the book than the original movie. Also, this was based on the mostly on the musical on Broadway. I've seen so many comments where folks are saying that they're not going to see "that crap". But the same people will watch total crap that benefits nobody black and give it praise. This is mainly due to Taraji's comments. Its sad that our world is stil so full of sheep. So sick of hearing Monique now add Taraji to the list. From the beginning, I said I did not see her as Shug. Maybe I was right....

[@Calvin375]

The only people that are sheep are those who keep kissing the Massa's ASS!!! People who keep praising these billionaires and millionaires are no better than dogs begging for crumbs off the MASSA'S table, and they don't even give a damn about the people they hire! They are no better than HOUSE SLAVES!!! They'll take anything they can get because they don't know their own worth!!! 8:48

[@aw4610]

Taraji sounds unhinged when she does these things. I'm sorry but not many of us make millions of dollars a year. She might not be paid as well as other actresses, but she still brings home a lot of coins.

[@sandramichelle8428]

I’m sure it may have been wrong timing but let’s not forget about the Maui situation🤷🏽‍♀️people don’t like lady O for reasons most are turning a blind eye to, and let’s not talk about the allegations of her school. Taraji will be the scapegoat for this flop tho🤷🏽‍♀️

[@rockelwilliams9329]

Facts

[@tinaw.7493]

Stand your ground Taraji don't fold for no one when your 💯

[@sunnissi6026]

Gag is She thought being cheap was going to slide but a real actress stepped on the set she had to do right by black actors. She wouldn’t have tried that bs on a white set, telling them to get their own accommodations come on now. She only do the right thing when she’s caught just like that Hawaii incident.

[@lovelybyfar]

Some of you are sounding real ignorant. This movie was a Warner Bro's production not an Oprah Winfrey Production. Oprah was one of four producers of this movie which included Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones and Scott Sanders. Where is the hate energy for them? Oprah did not negotiate their contracts or make them signed their contracts. She was not the one responsible for paying them, Warner Bros were the one who were responsible for paying the actors that AGREED to work on this film. Taraji , Fantasia and Danielle clearly said that when they did have issues they were able to call on Oprah who then made phones calls to help with their issues and things got taken care of. Oprah is not Warner Bros for some of you that really are clueless.

[@patriciajones9987]

@@lovelybyfar I do not call people ignorant, but the rest of your message is "Well said and true."

[@fishnuggets6624]

"Maybe Mo and taraji should fund a movie, name it blackballed, and cash in" shiiiiiit 😅😅

[@alynurse7921]

Tariji is an AwEsOmE Actress. However , maybe she should have waited before speaking concerning her issues. It should be about the art and impact of the story within : "The Color Purple" Musical . Not , personal issues . I felt like Tariji was attempting to draw attention to herself throughout every group interview. And , she is not the lead role within this movie.

[@MeTraD_Blk_Swn]

Yep. Saw ALL THAT TOO.

[@doreendraughn8238]

Well 50 offered her a role in Power. I look forward to seeing her do her after all she did Empire, so Power is where it's at for her... Hope 🙏🏾 all is well with You Taraji ❤

[@Mikethetwilight1234]

Taraji smh I understand you have grievances you want to air out, but wrong place and time sis. Your job was to promote the movie that you and your fellow cast mates worked so hard for. Instead you made it all about you and all the bad things. The movie then went straight to streaming. Y’all don’t understand, this goes way above Oprah. This is Warner Brothers now, she caused them a lot of money and they ain’t gonna forget it.

[@patriciajones9987]

Exactly. When we get out of our feelings and admit the truth using the promotion of the movie time to air although legitimate complaints and the magnitude there was no way that the Play would be supported by many people who felt they were angry with Oprah and saw this as an Oprah project, a Black-on-Black issue. The truth of the matter is that there were more people than Oprah involved. I personally did not like Oprah's real personality when interacting with her at my place of employment through the years, but as professionals with a lot at stake on the movie or during the movie Taraji knows that her handling of this was terrible timing. She kind of went for it without regard to the back lash for herself, the other cast members or the Play and the work that she and the cast put into making it. Many people who decided not to support the Play no doubt did it out of anger at Oprah and/or the situation which Taraji overshadowed the movie without thinking of the impact. There was no way that some of her fans were going to support the Play after her tears after her words, especially her tears which were valid- but wrong timing. She unwittingly sabotaged herself and the other two who were airing their room situation may encounter back lash as seen as infringing on the inability to recoup the money invested into the movie. Bye everyone have a good Saturday.

[@johniii8147]

You either know how to play the game, or you don't. I don't feel sorry for her. Too much attitude. Not all that.

[@momimamissy6190]

Taraji if it was corrected than you should’ve kept it moving. News flash nobody was looking for color purple and it’s not a healing movie stop the cap

[@terridaniels9247]

In the photo on the top of that building, Oprah did what producers do. They put the actors in the center. I'm sure Taraji took the part, feeling that because of the status that Oprah holds, she felt that by her being a part of the movie, she'd make sure they had top notch everything-- but that didn't happen. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ahzokatano0611]

Why Couldn't They Rent Trailers, To Keep The Women From Having To Drive So Far, To The Set!!!

[@leeleeseldon1146]

The film was destroyed by both women. The combination of poor timing and messiness.

[@12tray21]

Yesssssssss, once I fould out she was going to be in this movie I didn't want to see it

[@beverlydiggs1964]

Taraji you've had a long run when she was airing this the crying didn't seem genuine

[@arlinsmith8612]

Why would Oprah be upset about someone asking for fair pay she would 😮

[@victoriagrove5344]

Perhaps Taraji should have brought this up BEFORE she signed the contract. Tacky to bring this up while promoting the film. Wake up girl.

[@Ladyfefe5509]

The 2nd Color Purple 💜 is a floppy mess because they should have rewrote the entire movie Why? The First Color Purple 💜 went down into History, viewers are still watching. Oprah love reading books, you couldn't write a new script 😊

[@preciousk68]

The real sad thing about this is people NOT supporting the movie regardless of anyone's opinion about money pay black balling just go see the damn movie PLEASE!!! So many of us rush to get on the ban wagon to go against our own people!!!

[@hildaspencer925]

Yes, Tariji did it to herself. Yes, I think Tariji should be blackballed! She was hired to play a role and promote the the movie instead, she made it about her. I agree, her and Monique should put their monies together and start a studio and start making movies and start putting their money where their mouth is. Start being a Producer and Director and show Oprah and Tyler how to do. Don't keep pegging others to pay you what your worth, do it for yourself and the others coming behind you that you and Monique added in your compliant!!! Show is how it should be done!!!!

[@rafzombie5907]

Its never to late. To get the ball rolling.,...didn't happen soon enough. Let the chips fall were they may. Take sides . As for me. I'm with team Tahaji. Truth always prevails. 🙏AMEN

[@tonyraw7078]

It’s never a right or wrong time, when you’re feeling hurt and disrespected on your craft. If you are worried about getting that money, then you shut up and eat it. She chose not to do that. Also, anyone in the cast, if saying, what about my me, is not concerned with bs that’s going on. Now could Taraji have given a head-up, possibly. But we also can’t say she planned this. We weren’t there. It’s bad enough it’s expected of certain white individuals in the/ or any industry to practice this lowballing. But your own kind sort of speak, tends to sting a little more. Just saying. My heart goes out to Taraji and others who feel under appreciated.

[@patriciajones9987]

Hi I also feel for their dilemma, but no promotion of the Play was done and their work was over shadowed. Wrong timing in that respect.

[@hectorlatorre2367]

REMEMBER WHAT SHE DID RO MONIQUE???????????????????? WORKED ON THE PARKERS FOR 5 YEARS..NO PRODUCER, DIRECTORS EVER COMPLAINED FOR 5 YEARS

[@bivens3ify]

Taraji is the single best thing that happened to hollywood. She is the single best think that happened to anyone ever. I wish and hope Taraji created her own production company and release her own movies and movies for others. And different genre's too. Its time for everyone to break away and be CEO.

[@marionlee291]

Be like Clint Eastwood, and some others. Go overseas do work. (?)

[@tyheitastewart7571]

I think it’s a time and place to discuss salary etc. I would have focused on the movie and after it was released on demand then I would have spoken up . Pause I brought it on demand it wasn’t that good .

[@judyvenable6443]

Wow where do I begin? The entire matter was between Oprah and Taraji. It's a job no matter what the perks or privileges. If you have a beef with your boss you discuss it with him or her in private in which gives the boss a chance to rectify the situation. Now what you have is mass histeria and no one wants to hear the down side of that. I will say that Taraji is a very strong woman but she just didn't think about the outcome of being black balled and that is answer to her cries for help. .

[@patriciajones9987]

Yes wrong timing and no promotion of the Play at all. It was totally over shadowed.

[@tiftyme]

If the issue was resolved and fixed, why still bring it up?

[@kalaklah4848]

So Oprah is the real "Mister"

[@dwondabennett4171]

It's unfair to blame Taraji for the movie not succeeding the way Oprah expected it to. Apparently, people just didn't like the movie. They didn't realize it was basically a musical, and apparently they don't like musicals. Oprah needs to stop playing the blame game and just accept that the musical was a flop. Also, how dare her for blackballing Taraji for this! I hope people don't "obey" Oprah and continue to employ Taraji. She doesn't deserve to be singled out like that.....

[@george4u1960]

She can possibly be sued because it depends on the contract that she send that nobody forced her to sign

[@Nickzenchi]

Ive seen this movie and its a mess.. Truth be told Taraji acting and singing was the only thing that kept this film from me walking out. It flopped because of the way it was directed not because of one actress.

[@cuttsupisit]

I saw some of the movie because it put me to sleep so fast, I just remember waking up..

[@danielleadams23]

It’s not her fault the movie tank. The Color Purple didn’t need to be remade. This version wasn’t as good as the first. It was more like a musical. I feel the movie should have started from where it ended. Title Color Purple 2

[@adunnio]

NO MA’AM GAYLE ASKED THE QUESTION & The answer was FELT‼️

[@davidwillis9037]

Girl she was blackballed the moment she spoke up about pay Oprah ain't got nun to do with it. But she certainly ain't fina do nothing to save her I promise you we will not be seeing her on the BIG screen for a minute.

[@beverlymewborn9858]

A person can't help the way they feel. Taraji, just expressed herself. We spend too much time focusing on other people that if put in a situation like that, we probably would have done the same. No pointing fingers here, what's done is done! Taraji, spoke her truth and I'm glad that she did. That was courageous of her in my opinion. I have nothing negative to say about her or Oprah. The fact is, to keep an open positive mind.

[@paulamorris9727]

Taraji is a excellent actress she is gracious, classy, funny we on her side.....sue the hell out of Oprah Winfrey ... she has blackballed alot of people in Hollywood. The Color Purple was ruined by Oprah not promoting it.....

[@yungcash8800]

You ruined my life ( Tarji ) ( Oprah - You started it )

[@CrackHeadHuntersPharmacist]

Is that legal? Seriously. We all gonna sit back and let this to continue to happen? Your job may be in danger! Don't think it's just Hollywood!

[@Calvin375]

It already happens in the real world, and I can testify to that fact. On December 15, 2023, I was let go; fired from my job. When I asked HR what happened? What did I do wrong?! HR said to me, " It doesn't matter". Since I was working for an agency assigned to a law firm, the position is a" At will" position; meaning, I can get fired at anytime without explanation. So it already happens. 8:48

[@preciousk68]

Thank you!!! This is so true it is not ok to just sit back and watch when someone has actually worked all their adult life on a craft and finally make it all to lose everything just because they're trying to make all black actresses lives better by getting equal pay!!! Wrong is wrong and right is right!!!

[@preciousk68]

​@@Calvin375so sorry that happened to you we really need to stand together against things such as this

[@Calvin375]

@@preciousk68 Thank you for your kind words. But, I am alright. GOD has my back and I see great things ahead! Many Blessings to you and yours in the coming year!

[@bluelagoontipplerloft6130]

Thanks for sharing

[@poetickellz8685]

I feel like it wasn't Taraji 's fault that the movie flopped the movie was gonna flop anyways.🍷

[@Vivian-hz3hz]

NO Taraji is not wrong she’s excellent she deserves more than what she got taught us all what Oprah is cheap what she paid Taraji was insulting the had a big enough budget to made it right but Oprah and Tyler Perry wanted more money for themselves

[@miguelmontrell996]

Well HER COMMENTS CERTAINLY DIDNT HELP THE FILM! Whew wish her well DONT LOOK PROMISING!

[@aliciacook9644]

I have never seen the big deal with Oprah, why people treat her like some kind of hero, when Taraji, has more talent in her little finger than most actresses. PAY THESE WOMEN!

[@krystalsmith3632]

People complained about too much singing before all of this!

[@pdog708]

I have no interest in watching the color purple.

[@robinafrica3456]

Of course she’s blackballed!! She did this to herself!!! Oprah Winfrey Steven Spielberg Spike Lee Tyler Perry These are a few of the people in Hollywood that will not work with Taraji AGAIN!!! The industry will NEVER give Taraji a job in Hollywood EVER AGAIN!!

[@ellenringer5236]

You do not know that for certain. They could give her a great role and people will come to see it, because they are voyeurs.

[@preciousk68]

Mrs.Henson should have promoted the show and air her feelings about black women not getting paid equally in the industry separately of course Oprah is upset with her anyone in her position would be especially when she did everything should in her power to make her happy however in my opinion this is NOT a good enough reason to black ball her to ruin her career something that she has worked all her adult life on in my mind doing that would just prove all the rumors about Oprah to be true. Mrs.Henson didn't set out to hurt Oprah or the industry she set out to help black women get equal pay let's NOT lose sight of the truth, she ( Mrs.Henson ) could have done both promote the movie and fight for equal pay for black women in the industry separately just not in the same interviews because let's be clear Oprah has helped a lot of people no-matter what people say now this is a very sad situation

[@nurseg2u746]

But But.. y’all dismissed Monique.

[@pdog708]

If she had just chilled for about 2 years she could have just sued for some royalties

[@JassyO93]

Not sure if you were joking when at the end of the video you said that they should do a movie called blackballed but that really sounds like a good idea though..