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Oprah Winfrey tries to shut down 'disturbing' rumors that she and Taraji P. Henson feuded over The Color Purple shoot: 'Everything got handled'


Oprah Winfrey is denying rumors of a feud between herself and Taraji P. Henson after the Color Purple star aired her complaints about the production's attempts to pinch pennies.

Oprah Winfrey is vehemently denying rumors of a feud between herself and Taraji P. Henson after the Color Purple star aired her complaints about the production's attempts to pinch pennies. The rumors of a spat between the women sprouted after Henson publicly complained about a paltry initial salary offer and alleged that she and other cast members were told they would need to drive their rental cars to The Color Purple's set. The clip, which was taken from a December trip to the iconic skyscraper in which the cast and creative team were able to bathe it in purple lights to advertise their film, shows Winfrey moseying over to the edge of the room where Taraji is leaning against the fence.

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