Oprah Winfrey has finally broken her silence on the pay scandal surrounding Taraji P. Henson, and she’s not holding back.
In a fiery interview with a major entertainment outlet, Oprah accused Taraji of being “ungrateful” and “greedy” for trying to get a bigger paycheck on her hit TV show “Empire.”
“I’ve given Taraji everything she has,” Oprah said. “I’ve given her a platform, I’ve given her opportunities, and I’ve given her fame. And what does she do in return? She tries to stab me in the back and take advantage of me.”
Oprah went on to say that she’s had enough of Taraji’s demands and that she’s not going to let her take advantage of her anymore.
“I’ve been in this industry for decades, and I’ve seen people come and go,” Oprah said. “But I’ve never seen anyone as ungrateful and selfish as Taraji. She’s always trying to get more, more, more, but she never stops to think about what she’s giving back.”
The drama surrounding Taraji’s pay has been making headlines for weeks, with reports claiming that she’s been seeking a significant raise in order to bring her salary more in line with that of her co-star Terrence Howard. However, Oprah has refused to budge, saying that Taraji is already being paid more than she’s worth.
“Taraji is making a fortune on this show,” Oprah said. “She’s one of the highest-paid actresses on TV, and yet she still wants more. It’s just not right. She needs to be grateful for what she has and stop trying to take advantage of me.”
As the drama continues to unfold, fans and fellow celebrities alike are weighing in on social media, with many siding with Oprah and calling out Taraji for her alleged behavior. But others are defending Taraji, saying that she deserves to be paid what she’s worth.
The controversy has also sparked a larger conversation about pay equality in the entertainment industry, with many calling for fair compensation for all actors and actresses.
In related news, Taraji has released a statement denying any wrongdoing and saying that she’s simply trying to negotiate a fair contract. However, Oprah remains adamant that Taraji is being unreasonable and that she needs to be grateful for what she has.
As the battle between Oprah and Taraji continues to rage on, one thing is clear: the drama is far from over. And we can’t wait to see what happens next!
In the meantime, fans of “Empire” are left wondering how this drama will affect the show, which is currently in its fifth season. Will the tension between Oprah and Taraji affect the plotlines or characters? Only time will tell.
As the controversy continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the feud between Oprah and Taraji is going to be a wild ride. And we can’t wait to see what happens next!