Director Blitz Bazawule says, “Like something, there are ups, there are downs, there are stuff you would have liked to be higher…”

Whereas attending the 14th annual Governors Awards on the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles Bazawule advised Leisure Tonight “[the making of the film] was a love fest” insisting that it “continues to be a love fest”

“Like something, there are ups, there are downs, there are stuff you would have liked to be higher and our job is at all times to take inventory of what might be higher. However by way of how we labored on this movie, I imply, goodness, it was born out of affection. I am actually, actually grateful that that dialog is occurring.”

Bazawule additionally raved about Oprah repping the colour purple all through the movies press tour.

“Hear, Oprah’s dedication to the purple is actually unmatched. I imply, what a particular particular person to have this second with. We’re fortunate.”

It comes after Oprah put the rift rumors to relaxation after followers felt there was some beef between herself and Henson whereas they have been selling the movie on high of the Empire State Constructing. The solid has additionally been vocal concerning the points they skilled throughout manufacturing regarding pay, meals and drivers.

Talking with The New York Instances, Henson mentioned the solid was given rental playing cards as an alternative of being pushed to set — whereas costar Danielle Brooks mentioned they weren’t given their very own dressing rooms or meals throughout rehearsals.

Nonetheless, Henson did specify that when she took the solid’s considerations to Winfrey, the problems have been corrected.

Henson additionally turned emotional in an interview on SiriusXM with Gayle King, whereas airing her frustrations concerning the persistent gender and racial pay hole within the leisure business.

Winfrey spoke to ET on the Golden Globes concerning the feud hypothesis and defined that she was not accountable for budgeting or wage.

“I might similar to to say about this complete Taraji factor … I heard I used to be trending yesterday. Persons 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,” mentioned Oprah. “Championing not solely the behind the scenes projection but additionally the whole lot that everyone wanted. So every time I heard that there was one thing that somebody wanted, I am not accountable for the funds as a result of that is Warner Brothers you recognize that is the best way the studio system works.”

“We as producers, everyone will get their wage everyone is negotiated by your group. And so, every time I heard there was a problem or there was an issue, there was an issue with a automobiles or the issue with their meals, I might 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 fulfill the rising of their very own life.”