“There was one thing on-line about us being separated on the high of the Empire State Constructing,” she stated, earlier than sharing her facet of the story.

Whereas each selling The Coloration Purple — wherein Henson stars and Oprah produced — there was a lot hypothesis on-line about whether or not the 2 have points with each other.

As proof, followers have pointed to what they believed was an icy connection between the pair throughout an look on the Empire State Constructing, in addition to the solid’s feedback relating to among the points they skilled throughout manufacturing regarding pay, meals and drivers. Talking with The New York Instances, Henson stated the solid was given rental playing cards as an alternative of being pushed to set — whereas costar Danielle Brooks stated they weren’t given their very own dressing rooms or meals throughout rehearsals.

Although Henson took their issues to Oprah and credited Winfrey with getting the problems corrected, Oprah nonetheless addressed the feud hypothesis whereas talking with Leisure Tonight on the Golden Globes.

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“I’d similar to to say about this entire Taraji factor … I heard I used to be trending yesterday. Individuals are saying that I used to be not supporting Taraji. Taraji will let you know herself that I have been the best champion of this movie,” stated Oprah. “Championing not solely the behind the scenes projection but in addition all the pieces that everyone wanted. So at any time when I heard that there was one thing that somebody wanted, I am not in command of the finances as a result of that is Warner Brothers that is the way in which the studio system works.”

“We as producers, everyone will get their wage everyone is negotiated by your staff. And so, at any time when I heard there was a difficulty or there was an issue, there was an issue with a vehicles or the issue with their meals, I’d step in and do no matter I may to make it proper,” she continued. “And I consider that she would even vouch for that and say that’s true. I’m all for everyone being the best and rising to satisfy the rising of their very own life.”

Addressing the video of them on the Empire State Constructing — which confirmed Winfrey shifting away from Henson, seemingly to permit her to put up alongside costars Brooks and Fantasia Barrino for a phoot-op — Oprah stated there was nothing to it.

“There was one thing on-line about us being separated on the high of the Empire State Constructing. On that individual day, we have been so chilly so I do not know what sort of physique language folks have been speaking about,” she stated.

Winfrey concluded: “I used to be actually simply attempting to remain heat and that was the fourth factor we had completed. There is not any validity to there being a factor between Taraji and I.”

Oprah reiterated that sentiment whereas talking with CBS Mornings as properly, alongside each Barrino and Brooks. “Why is my title even on this dialog?” requested Oprah, earlier than saying she has been a champion for everybody.

Barrino additionally known as out these speculating on social media, saying she knew there would at all times be folks attempting to interrupt them down after they got down to make the film.

The Coloration Purple is in theaters now. See extra of TooFab’s Golden Globe protection by clicking right here.