Taraji P. Henson Sends Strong Warning to Vivica A. Fox Over Oprah Pay Dispute**

Taraji P. Henson has never been one to shy away from speaking her truth, but her recent comments have sent shockwaves through Hollywood.

The acclaimed actress, who stars in the new adaptation of “The Color Purple,” has publicly called out Oprah Winfrey for not advocating strongly enough for fair pay for Black actresses. But what’s really stirring the pot is Taraji’s pointed warning to Vivica A. Fox, who she feels has sided with Oprah in this ongoing controversy.

The drama began when Taraji, frustrated by years of being underpaid despite her talent and accolades, revealed she nearly walked away from “The Color Purple” due to a lowball salary offer and poor working conditions.

She described fighting for basic needs like safe transportation and decent meals on set, only to be met with resistance. In an emotional interview, Taraji expressed exhaustion from having to constantly prove herself, stating, “I’m tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do, and getting paid a fraction of the cost.”

Vivica A. Fox was soon pulled into the conversation. In a street interview with TMZ, Vivica sympathized with Taraji’s struggle but said she personally had not experienced pay discrimination in Hollywood.

“To each his own,” she said, making it clear that while she supports her peers, her own journey has been different. Some saw this as Vivica distancing herself from Taraji’s fight, which didn’t sit well with fans or Taraji herself.

Rumors began swirling that Taraji had issued a stern warning to Vivica for allegedly helping Oprah in what some described as “stealing” from Black actors—a reference to the perceived lack of advocacy for fair compensation.

The tension between the actresses was surprising to many, given their previously friendly public relationship.

Meanwhile, Oprah addressed the backlash by clarifying her role as a producer on “The Color Purple.” She insisted she was not responsible for salary negotiations, attributing those decisions to Warner Bros. and the actors’ agents.

Oprah emphasized that she supported Taraji and the cast in every way she could, but salary discussions were out of her hands.

The conversation didn’t end there. Other industry voices, like Mo’Nique, weighed in, recalling her own battles with Oprah and the Hollywood system over pay and support for Black talent.

Mo’Nique argued that producers like Oprah have the power to demand fair treatment and that such issues are not new for Black actresses.

Gabrielle Union also highlighted the systemic nature of the problem, pointing out that Black-led films often receive smaller budgets and are held to lower expectations, even when they outperform at the box office.

At the heart of the controversy is a larger debate about equity and respect for Black talent in Hollywood. Taraji’s willingness to speak out has sparked a wider conversation about the need for real change, while Vivica’s comments reveal the diversity of experiences among Black actresses.

Whether this rift will heal or lead to greater unity remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the fight for fair pay and treatment in Hollywood is far from over.