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Oprah Winfrey is clarifying matters after a series of statements she made Violet Stars Taraji P. Henson.
Henson has been open about the challenges she faced in Hollywood despite being an established actress in the industry. the empire The alum spoke about the pay disparity and how she had to fight to have a driver take her to the music set.
Winfrey, who is executive producer of a film adaptation of the Broadway musical, became a trending topic on social media, with many wondering why the media mogul didn't intervene.
“I heard I was trending yesterday. People were saying I don't support Esperance,” Winfrey said in a Twitter interview. Entertainment tonight At the Golden Globe. “Taraji herself will tell you that I was the greatest champion on this film, championing not only the production going on behind the scenes, but also everything everyone needs.”
She continued, “Whenever I hear there's something that people need — I'm not in charge of the budget because this is Warner Bros., this is how the studio system works and we as producers, everyone gets their salary that's negotiated through your team. Team.”
Winfrey confirmed that whenever she “hears of a problem with cars” or “with food,” she “intervenes and does everything in my power to correct the matter,” noting that Henson “will bear witness to that and say that this is true.” “.
“I support everyone to be the greatest and experience the renaissance of their lives,” she added.
Winfrey also addressed rumors that there was tension between her and Henson during a photo call at the Empire State Building. The former daytime talk show host said it was particularly cold that day and she was just trying to stay warm.
“There is no validity to them being A something “Between me and Taraji,” Winfrey said.
Watch Winfrey's full statement in the video below.
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