Oprah Winfrey and Taraji P. Henson Dismiss Feud Rumors Amid 'The Color Purple' Controversy

Despite rumors and controversy over pay disparity and working conditions, 'The Color Purple' leads box office on opening day.

Oprah Winfrey has publicly denied rumors of a feud with Taraji P. Henson, co-star of 'The Color Purple', a film Winfrey produced.
The rumors began after Henson spoke out about pay disparity and poor working conditions on the set of the film, leading to speculation about Winfrey's role in these issues.
Winfrey clarified that as a producer, she does not control the film's budget, which is managed by Warner Bros., but she did step in to address issues when she became aware of them.
Henson has also publicly supported Winfrey, stating on Instagram that Winfrey has been a 'steady and solid beacon of light' to the cast of 'The Color Purple'.
Despite the controversy, 'The Color Purple' has been successful at the box office, leading with $18 million on its opening day.