Overview

• 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.