You are right Karen. That video revealed exactly what it was Oprah was mad, but because Oprah settled doesn’t give her the right to misuse other black women. After all she picked the best and should be paving the way for other black women.
Oprah of all people should be paying those women their worth. The big bucks. Set the standard and pave the way! Flashback in the beginning Os voice was whiny and annoying. Now it’s deep and masculine! Hmmm! She and Gail after her Kobe remark can kick rocks!
Who said she misused them. Oprah is not the studio. She doesn’t dictate pay. Henson essentially affirmed that she called Oprah and she made calls to increase her pay. All she could do is advocate. It’s not her money
Taraji was kind. She didn’t tell about exhausting and dangerous physical advances and traps... those she witnessed or escaped. She didn’t tell everyone that white execs act like they don’t know who she is during release parties. She doesn’t say that white actresses lower on the call sheet make more money. There’s a lot she COULD say. Taraji has earned her rate! Pay her!
She can still say those things. The time to say them is right now. She's in the spotlight. Everyone is paying attention to her. If she doesn't take advantage of this opportunity, it's on her.
I just wish Tareji hadn't whined publicly, airing family issues in front of white folks. 😢 Talk to Oprah privately. Hire a new agent and lawyer to negotiate better for you. Don't cry. Never let them see you anything but cool, calm and collected. Don't give them the satisfaction. Go into your prayer closet on your knees and cry out to God. In his time, he'll turn it all around.
@@ericapierce6727I mostly agree about not allowing them to see you sweat, but I wholeheartedly disagree with your comment about “whining publicly!” One of the biggest causes of mental health breakdowns is the pressure to keep the secrets of those who wronged us. It literally eats you from inside out… we need to get away from the mindset which suggests stoicism is a sign of strength. It’s not… there’s a way to speak your truth tactfully, putting those people on blast, all while moving strategically! Again, staying quiet will just keep that cycle going, so if not her, who & if not now, WHEN?!!!!
@@ericapierce6727There some truth in your comments, but If you feel you are being slighted you should air it out! It has no issue of being all black persons and keeping grievances behind closed doors, just because it involves a certain named person! 🙏🏻
One difference between Oprah when she did it and Taraji is Oprah was NEW to acting. Tariji is an experienced and accomplished PROFESSIONAL. Oprah was not trying to make acting her life's work. Acting is Taraji's life work. In this way, there is no comparison. You pay for professionalism and experience!
But Oprah isn't in control of the payroll in HOLLYWOOD; wealthy, white, Jewish men are controlling everything. Case in point, Living Single vs Friends.
Oprah isn’t paying anyone in the movie, it’s not a Oprah Winfrey production from her studio so how is she blamed for anyone’s salary. Also she is one of four producers on the film but as usual people wanna blame her or state how she should spend her money. I’ve seen comments , oh Oprah got enough money to pay her, even tho that’s wrong, why aren’t people calling out the other producers, certainly Spielberg has enough money prob more than Oprah, to pay her but he wasn’t called out even though it’s not gin or her paying but we all blame Oprah.
There were four producers. Oprah was not the only Black producer. Quincy Jones was also a producer. No one is mentioning him in the discussions about the salaries of the Black actresses.
Oprah is a black female though... plus she is a black actress as well. If anyone should, would be looking out for the welfare of black female actresses in Hollywood it would be her not Q.
@soyveritas8262 I don't think it's about patriarchy. Most people don't know Quincy was involved or aren't paying attention like that. Oprah is the one doing the media route so that's who people are going to focus on. Plus black people just hate Oprah since the mj documentary. They just needed an excuse to pile on
Taraji is talking about the systemic issues of inequity in payment for Black Women. People think shes getting boukou money....but Taraji has given examples about what people think she's getting vs what shes actually getting after Uncle Sam takes half, then her team gets paid not from the half she was left with but the gross of what shes started with, and after her team is paid then whatever is left goes to her. Mo'nique, Viola, Octavia, and now Taraji among others, have been speaking about this issue!
Oprah said she was underpaid for her role as Ms. Sophia. Which surprised me, but I'm not surprised. In order for people to be billionaires and millionaires, they exploit people. We need to have this conversation.
😮In Hollywood one of the main determinants of worth is how many bodies you can put in the seats. Kevin Hart can’t act. Neither can Eddie Murphy. They make big bucks because they attract large audiences.
I think folks like Taraji are powerful enough to make their own lane. Issa Rae gets a new show every week. Vivica Fox made a grip with those straight to DVD movies. We worry too much about getting acceptance into the dominant society.
The studio pays the actors, not the producers. As for promotion, they all do the promos unpaid. Now, what needs to happen is her management needs to change and negotiate harder for her. That said, Oprah pointed out that the studio wanted bigger names because of the budget. They wanted people who are not even primarily actresses because of their draw. No one is ever going to pay you more just "because." As for the promotion and Oprah's actions, I will say this, as folks get older thay lose patience and their ability to hide their feelings Although Taraji was correct, there is a time for everything. Perhaps going down this path the way she did while promoting the film was both a calculation and miscalculation on Taraji's part. In terms of Oprah, she also gave up 3 years of time off to do the role. At that point, she learned the value of owning herself. No one will ever act in your best interest in a business environment because businees is driven by profit. We need to stop accepting less because in the end your value is determined by what it cost to acquire your services. All Black talent at that level of expertise need to get together and establish minimums. Until that happens the foolery will continue. Or icentivise agents to do better in negotiations.
Karen, what I greatly appreciate about you, and many of your guests, is that you put it out there! No sugar coating, and essentially no BS. Your program is helping people understand what's going on, and developing critical thinking and ways of seeing issues. Thank you!
@@KarenHunterShow Oftentimes we uniquely need some "special" handholding. Considering how we have so very long we've been in their bondage, and also within our own ... You know what I mean? I'm joining Knarrative, looking forward to the recommended reading list, and learning more! BTW, when's the hoodie available again! 😃. Happy Kwanzaa & Coming Season!
@janetconey3143 you are spot on. I use these people and topics as entry points into deeper conversations about us and our relationships with ourselves and one another. Period.
I’d push back against that because there is a reason why people are listening to Taraji and was not listening to Monique. Both points may have been valid, but Monique has a reputation in and around Hollywood that did not afford her the same amount of good faith that Taraji has been afforded.Not to mention the latest tirade on stage directed at D L Hughley. I'm sorry, while Monique may have been right in some of the things that she was saying, the message got lost by the diminished credibility of the messenger (whether thats fair or not)
BINGO!!!! Monique had the EXACT right message but it came out the mouth of the wrong messenger!! Even before that WTF-NESS of what Monique did being messy on DL Hughley's daughter's matter she was known as a difficult person to work with.
I remember Monique warning actors about Lee Daniels, Oprah, and Tyler Perry's Black List👀! Whoopi told Monique on how the game works! Do what you are told! Keep yo head down in Holly hood! Now Taraji saying repeat of Monique! So sad to be black in hollyhood. Wow.
The gentleman in the video is the director of the film. To me, it looked like Oprah moved over so that the three cast members would be in the center of the photo and Oprah and the director would be on each end. The video was shot before Taraji's interview with Gayle King when she cried about possibly quitting acting.
🌟 Thank you🌟💚👑 Imagine being a 6'6 Heavy melinated Man in his 40's that has helped heal all types of diseases and trained Athletes around the world through fitness yoga and pressure points. It's exactly how she said. Wow this is deep when you put in the work and people want your work free it's degrading.
We need more of you Karen. I feel the reason people distanced themselves from Monique was they were mad that she dared to critique Oprah, Perry and Daniel. But I was always on her side. People patting Taraji on the back like Monique didn't say it first and was lambasted by the public and fellow entertainers. But more people are beginning to sideye Oprah.
I’d push back against that because there is a reason why people are listening to Taraji and was not listening to Monique. Both points may have been valid, but Monique has a reputation in and around Hollywood that did not afford her the same amount of good faith that Taraji has been afforded. But true, Oprah deserved to be side-eyed. If we can't get fair pay from people that look like us, then clearly more ppl are a part of the problem than we thought.
@@DonBrownIIShe might not have had the best reputation but when black people have been complaining for years about pay descrepencies we should have at least stand in solidarity. Now we are still at square one. If we don't like the person, we go against them sometimes to our own peril. We need to see past the person and what they are fighting for. Plus, let's not forget people always want black people to be extra nice to get anything worthy (not saying that anyone should be nasty).
I receive what you're saying, and I def do believe in solidarity and defending one another- but I also believe that its a little more complicated than that (especially this time around). Taraji is Black. Oprah is Black. what does solidarity look like in this situation? To zoom out to a political context (just for perspective) Bill Carson is Black. Tim Scott. What would solidarity look like if either of them is standing for something? @@lpgilber I think we have to be careful when it comes to solidarity just for "skinfolks sake". Sometimes its impossible to look past the person because of their reputation, and character assessment. These are just my thoughts though.
@@DonBrownII I totally agree we are all not monolith. But I have also seen people praise Monique and her character. As I don't know her or follow all of the Hollywood news, I will reserve my opinion. And while many may have not liked her personally, what she was fighting for was bigger than her. And let's not forget that some of those who were judgemental of her are now facing their own demons coming out of the closet.
Facts! I remember when she disrespected ludicrous when he came into her show. She wasn’t interested in his comments, esp as a black rapper, only her own comments was she interested in. That woman is beyond a cluster B narcissist. Who owns Weight Watchers, can’t lose weight, regardless of how much money they have, end up taking Ozempic. How can you sell your other weight loss program at this point? She’s always been a hypocrite, and she always will be.
Oprah is a producer on the movie and not the studio. The producer doesn't really have that much to do depending on the agreement with the STUDIOS. The writers went on strike because of residuals and contracts etc lead by the studios and the executives at the studios. Producers bring the movie together but it needs to be green lit and financed. The studios don't put lots of money in black movies or talent. There are overseas box office and black movies don't do well there. Hollywood is risk averse. Black people do not run Hollywood. Even oprah had to recruit Spielberg to get this movie made
@@karenl7786 honey black panther isn't a black movie! Marvel isn't run by black people. It's a comic book movies based on a comic book written by Stan Lee. Black panther did not do well overseas like other Marvel movies do. Look it up. Especially in China where thats a factor in box office. We talking about serious dramatic films with a black cast and writers. That's not a superhero movie. That's the entire reason Tyler perry created his own. He STILL has a hard time getting major studios to back his projects and that's one reason he teamed with Netflix. Black movies have to be mainstream enough to sell in middle America ie...white folks. The studios have to turn a profit. Just like any other business!! We are 16% of America so others need to watch our movies too.
I remember movie studios had issue with Kevin Hart because he wouldn't promote the movies on his IG like he did for his stand up and he said oh you have to pay me
For those of you who are saying well where was Taraji when Monique spoke on the pay disparity issue? Well Monique was spot the hell on about this matter. Unfortunately, Monique truly does have a bad reputation in the industry. So she was stating the right message on the unfair pay equity with Black actresses but she was the wrong messenger to be bluntly honest. I am glad to see Taraji do other streams of income (such as a hair care line in Target and Walmart) besides acting and to be honest that's probably a better route for her to do alongside acting. From my POV I have found it be a good move for actors to branch out to do other things beyond acting and it be beneficial to them. Acting becomes a compliment role not a need role because of other skill sets an actor has that they make money from. Hopefully in the case of Taraji she has a legitimate team working for her best interest acting wise. To garner those major ties in product endorsement deals for future acting roles. I am really shocked that wasn't a thing for her during her Cookie role for Empire. Damn I mean no MAC, Maybelle, Covergirl, Fenty, Ultra Beauty or Sephoria endorsement possibilities to consider from her past team? Or even taken a chance on a social media trendy Black cosmetic product line to endorse? YIKES😳! If I was working for her that's the route I would have taken to capitalize off her glamourous over the top character! Best wishes for Taraji and the future team she makes sure she CLEARLY has aware of her best interests at heart. Because she spelling them out the the T upfront!! PERIOD!! Know your value isn't just a trendy thing a Mika Brezinski says about her little so called female empowerment stuff she does with her group. It truly is a MUST DO ESPECIALLY FOR BLACK WOMEN!!
I completely agree with you! It's interesting how Oprah's name frequently comes up in these discussions, isn't it? I too miss shows like "Like It Is" and "Tony Brown's Journal." Their insightful and valuable perspectives. Hey at least we have Knarrative. 🙂
Love your commitment to the truth Karen. The disparity in pay all over amerikkka , is an issue. I've never appreciated much about Oprah, but we certainly expect more sensitivity.
Oprah, is so fake and phony. We can't take money and power to our grave. Have you ever seen a brick truck following a Hurst? I bet you the answer is no. These people think they're untouchable. I hope Taraji, keep fighting for what she's worth. She's so talented. I hope she doesn't give up on acting. Love her! 😊
The actors should get a percentage from these blockbuster films. Execs get off like bandits! It's just not fair, there is enough money being made to pay these people. Just cut the check!!
Karen don’t you think Monique got black balled because of her horrible attitude. Did you hear the things she’s said about DL Hugley when he gave her an opportunity? She was so nasty. So maybe that is why she has trouble.
That’s the point I’m making, people fail to see that Monique problems started when she refused to do press for what she thought was a little budget film and she was already doing him a favor and she wasn’t gonna do it even after they offered to pay for her expenses and some spending money she still said no. Actors always have to do press. Let’s talk about her horrible attitude on the set of that Ebony photo shoot or how nasty she was to that black Director Bill Duke and his crew that were at her feet.
Please, there are many entitled white actors and actresses and they still get jobs out of the whazoo. But a black person has to be extra polite. Not saying being rude should be tolerable but let's not act like some actors only get jobs because they are nice.
I’m so over us. Taraji has been talking about pay disparity for years. She was not and has confirmed that she was not talking about Oprah. This movie interview rounds have been nothing but positive. We latch on to the most negative and run with it.
no Black-on-Black bashing...THIS is a conversation about capitalism, power and respect. (and it's FoolishnessFriday when we had it...so it may be a bit messy, too).
I feel like people are going to always have something to say regardless of the situation if Oprah had been all hugged up on taraji people would have said oh Oprah is phony this woman has done a lot even for our community and people try to say no she hasn't it's one lady one she cannot do it all people trying to put that on Obama oh he didn't do nothing for black people it's one dude yes powerful but let's face it limited. I wish people would stop dragging her she does what she can do and she does what she wants quite frankly I don't see anybody else doing it. Taraji said she almost didn't do the Color Purple that that was because of Oprah? Then when she tells you what Oprah did for her you can't believe it. My goodness Come on I'm just sick of it
Really good point. Sometimes it boils down to personal dislike & has nothing to do with the complaint. Oprah (or Obama) could find cure for cancer & some would find fault!
@@javiruiz8365 I can respect that. It's not her celebrity status that peaks my personal interest. I love her personality and respect her work as an actress. I'm allowed to do that - without jumping on the I don't love celebrities bandwagon or hate train. ❤️
I’ve said this before, but looks like I have to say it again. Nobody forced them to sign that contract. If you know what you’re worth and what your credibility does for a project, then your monetary value should be reflected in your contract. If not, then they are forcing you to negotiate while reaping the rewards on your monetary value. Now, if you’re paying out more than what you’re bringing in, then decisions have to be made, scale back, hires have to take on more responsibility, etc. Live within your means. Stop listening to others hyping you into something you don’t need or want. Ok, time to get off my soapbox.
I think it's such a slap in the face when it happens with our own kind. These actors and actresses need to (like Willie D. stated) start their own. That way, they don't continue being cheated. They have the talent. Even if they have to start small, their fans will still back them.
Monique was not asked to pay for her press run. Her travel, lodging, and per diem, I believe…I can’t be sure on the per diem, would be handled by production. Monique was not going to be paid any kind of salary for her run. This was the crux of her issue. I just wanted to give clarity around the Monique issue.
Tyler Perry offered to pay Monique whatever money she would have made from other gigs while in Paris. She turned him down. This came out of her own mouth. She turned Oprah down for her offer to fly Monique out on her jet and paying for her lodging. I’m disappointed in Monique continuing to perpetuate the myth that she would lose money and not make money, when she herself was offered the opportunity to do what any other actor n a movie gaining that much attention would have done if in her shoes.
@@osunlade-daphne2598 And what if she didn't have other gigs right around that time...what did that really mean contextually? A flight but nothing for immediate expenses incurred during that tour..hotel meals wardrobe etc?. That small salary was before taxes. Plus she had her own family household expenses. They didn't treat her well at all. They had plenty of money in their own pockets to make that happen and wouldn't have missed it...especially Oprah...she could have stopped shopping or sold something to cover that. What about the film's contingency fund! That was handled all the way wrong.
You are correct! Oprah, should be wise enough and black enough to give better respect and the maturity to talk with Ms. Henson. Hear her out. I believe Taraji did mention it to Oprah and Oprah got pissed off. I don’t think Taraji wanted to milk Ms. O., but you must give folks their just due. It’s not like Oprah do not have the means.
This guy is ok but I don’t like him going there on the mental health. Yes, Taraji has been honest about many things-including her mental health but this is about business! Take a stand son and recognize the truth-OPRAH tried to take advantage of her. Karen is right!
If you don't like Oprah, and want her to be Maleficent, your opinion about whatever is going on is always going to side with Oprah being the villain. Bottom line is that Oprah (who doesn't own OWN anymore -- Warner Bros. Entertainment [the company producing The Color Purple] does) isn't the one stopping black actresses in Hollywood from not getting paid. That's an issue that is larger than and reaches higher above Oprah. Also, Oprah has been telling that tale about being willing to play Sofia for free in 1985 for decades. Do I like Oprah? No. I think she's an insecure narcissist who believes her own hype and feels threatened by people who might not or people who can sus her out. Her interviewing techniques are horrible. She pats herself on the back way too much for a person like me to believe any good she does is genuine. However, I'm also not going to perpetrate false narratives from the peanut gallery of bitter social media haters about a bunch of people on the top of a Manhattan skyscraper on a windy December day as them giving each other cold shoulders and stank attitude while doing a promotional shoot, either.
EVERYTHING you said Prof, about Oprah. I'm so disappointed in black folk who 'make it', get so big they can't see the humanity in others (especially those that look like them). Capitalism is one hellofa drug.
Taraji has long been having this conversation about the pay discrepancy in Hollywood. She’s been an advocate for equal pay for Black folk in Hollywood. She shared the other day that Oprah has been a strong advocate for them in this project. We do not know that she was referencing Oprah 🤷🏾♀️Can we please stop jumping to conclusions and wait until we know the whole story? Don’t automatically make assumptions making it about Oprah and this production- unless until Taraji confirms that she was talking about Oprah. Messy! It’s disheartening to observe actually. Regarding the picture, maybe Oprah was setting/positioning the people in picture up, she was balancing it. The director- the man you said you don’t know- was on one side and she as producer, was on the other side and she placed or featured the actors in the middle. You don’t know with certainty anything went down or didn’t neither do I we aren’t there! Stop! It’s not cute. It’s tiring, all things considered…it really feels very much like confirmation bias 🤦🏾♀️
Yes, Oprah is surrounded by ppl who most definitely tell her what she wants to hear yet she has her own brain and can make smarter choices. She has exceptional wisdom and knowledge about this industry yet times and times again shows the world that she is not aligned with less powerful black entertainers. Ultimately she is responsible for making her own decisions. She has been in this industry longer than other ppl.
@@KarenHunterShow Hustle and Flow was a low budget independent film. The entire budget was $2.8 million. Actors do low budget independent films for two reasons: (1) It's the only work that they can get and/or (2) they believe in the film and they hope that it will raise their profile in the industry. Terrence Howard was basically an unknown before the film was released and Taraji has said that Hustle and Flow made her famous. That was their reward, not the salary.
@ronalddobbins6431 Novody talks about her Person of Interest series role...right before she took the Empire role She was rerrific in those episodes. She had visibility before both of those where many people knew her.
@ronalddobbins6431 usually, they promise if the film is successful, main actors can get something on the back end. Terrence Howard himself is complaining publicly about the pay.
@@TervanjayFilmsInc He's publicly complaining about the pay that was specified in the contract that he signed to be in the low budget movie that made him famous. Poor Terrence!😪
being an actor isn’t like being an engineer. No one cares about those accolades if them folks won’t pay you and you keep yearning for their acknowledgement
Lady O can be shady AF. Telling Fantasia not "to bother Whoopi" when Fantasia wanted to consult with Whoopi about the role. More recently her behavior at The View. Being in the studio but not coming to the table because "allegedly" Lady O and Whoopi had words. Rich, poor in the middle, we need to treat each other better.
Some famous and well regarded economist said something to the effect of, you don’t become a billionaire by paying all your employees fair/living wages. I’m in the “money business” and I agree. You become billionaire by ripping many off.
If Oprah would have done The Color Purple for free, why didn't she? That's that sounds real cute when you're sitting on top of the garbage heap. We need to stop pointing to the exception to the rule and using them as an excuse to s*** on everyone else for not being that exception. It doesn't even make sense because clearly everyone cannot be an exception. And yet we instantly do that every time.
She was not rich at the time though, so in my opinion she wasn’t being cute. She was desperate to be in the movie based on one of her favorite books by one of her favorite authors.
@@osunlade-daphne2598 And yet, she wasn't desperate enough to do it for free. She has spoken frequently on learning to be her own best advocate, knowing her worth and demanding that she be treated accordingly, which should make her a champion for others doing the same. And yet she repeatedly has shown that she picks and chooses who she thinks it's worthy of valuing themselves and receiving her agreement with that valuation. Remember how she treated Toni Braxton? We're always caping for Oprah because she's the "exceptional negro". She aint everybody's friend or everybody's hero.
So sad Oprah doesn’t seem to advocate for other Blacks like she does two ridiculous doctors non black. Dr Oz is a joke. Dr. Phil a bigger joke. When Oprah dies; I think only them will she care. As a Black Native American-- Oprah’s moves have been embarrassing for years.
I went to the movies to see the color purple when I was young. I enjoyed the movie but I was looking at it from a teenage lens. Then the movie was slammed because it made black men look awful. It was a black movie directed by a jewish man, so he's looking at black life through jewish eyes. Spielberg is back producing again and he got a gentleman from Ghana to direct it. Some Africans don't have a rosy view of African Americans but that's another subject. I didn't hear anyone screaming for a remake, so I'm definitely going to sit this one out🤷🏿
You are right Karen. That video revealed exactly what it was Oprah was mad, but because Oprah settled doesn’t give her the right to misuse other black women. After all she picked the best and should be paving the way for other black women.
Oprah doesn’t care about black women. Clearly. She’s evil
Oprah of all people should be paying those women their worth. The big bucks. Set the standard and pave the way! Flashback in the beginning Os voice was whiny and annoying. Now it’s deep and masculine! Hmmm! She and Gail after her Kobe remark can kick rocks!
She should be paving the way, but is that who she really is?
Who said she misused them. Oprah is not the studio. She doesn’t dictate pay. Henson essentially affirmed that she called Oprah and she made calls to increase her pay. All she could do is advocate. It’s not her money
@@anferneecephas7161Correct!
Taraji was kind. She didn’t tell about exhausting and dangerous physical advances and traps... those she witnessed or escaped. She didn’t tell everyone that white execs act like they don’t know who she is during release parties. She doesn’t say that white actresses lower on the call sheet make more money. There’s a lot she COULD say. Taraji has earned her rate! Pay her!
She can still say those things. The time to say them is right now. She's in the spotlight. Everyone is paying attention to her. If she doesn't take advantage of this opportunity, it's on her.
I just wish Tareji hadn't whined publicly, airing family issues in front of white folks. 😢 Talk to Oprah privately. Hire a new agent and lawyer to negotiate better for you. Don't cry. Never let them see you anything but cool, calm and collected. Don't give them the satisfaction. Go into your prayer closet on your knees and cry out to God. In his time, he'll turn it all around.
@@ericapierce6727I mostly agree about not allowing them to see you sweat, but I wholeheartedly disagree with your comment about “whining publicly!” One of the biggest causes of mental health breakdowns is the pressure to keep the secrets of those who wronged us. It literally eats you from inside out… we need to get away from the mindset which suggests stoicism is a sign of strength. It’s not… there’s a way to speak your truth tactfully, putting those people on blast, all while moving strategically! Again, staying quiet will just keep that cycle going, so if not her, who & if not now, WHEN?!!!!
So true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@ericapierce6727There some truth in your comments, but If you feel you are being slighted you should air it out! It has no issue of being all black persons and keeping grievances behind closed doors, just because it involves a certain named person! 🙏🏻
One difference between Oprah when she did it and Taraji is Oprah was NEW to acting. Tariji is an experienced and accomplished PROFESSIONAL. Oprah was not trying to make acting her life's work. Acting is Taraji's life work. In this way, there is no comparison. You pay for professionalism and experience!
But Oprah isn't in control of the payroll in HOLLYWOOD; wealthy, white, Jewish men are controlling everything. Case in point, Living Single vs Friends.
Bingo!
Oprah isn’t paying anyone in the movie, it’s not a Oprah Winfrey production from her studio so how is she blamed for anyone’s salary. Also she is one of four producers on the film but as usual people wanna blame her or state how she should spend her money. I’ve seen comments , oh Oprah got enough money to pay her, even tho that’s wrong, why aren’t people calling out the other producers, certainly Spielberg has enough money prob more than Oprah, to pay her but he wasn’t called out even though it’s not gin or her paying but we all blame Oprah.
Quincy Jones is also a producer of the film.
Agree
There were four producers. Oprah was not the only Black producer. Quincy Jones was also a producer. No one is mentioning him in the discussions about the salaries of the Black actresses.
I had the same thoughts. It's super-interesting how patriarchy STILL provides coverage for men. The only one catching direct fire is Oprah.
Oprah is a black female though... plus she is a black actress as well. If anyone should, would be looking out for the welfare of black female actresses in Hollywood it would be her not Q.
Yall love what-aboutisims....😂😂😂 accountability is yall kryptonite I swear 😭😭😭
@soyveritas8262 I don't think it's about patriarchy. Most people don't know Quincy was involved or aren't paying attention like that. Oprah is the one doing the media route so that's who people are going to focus on. Plus black people just hate Oprah since the mj documentary. They just needed an excuse to pile on
Oprah is the face of the color purple. Everybody knows Quincy doesn’t promote black women.
Taraji is talking about the systemic issues of inequity in payment for Black Women. People think shes getting boukou money....but Taraji has given examples about what people think she's getting vs what shes actually getting after Uncle Sam takes half, then her team gets paid not from the half she was left with but the gross of what shes started with, and after her team is paid then whatever is left goes to her. Mo'nique, Viola, Octavia, and now Taraji among others, have been speaking about this issue!
Taraji is describing systemic issues.
Pro athletes, musicians, actors, hell 9 to 5ers all got a formula to keep em working hard for low money.
Right
Thank you Prof. Hunter for INTEGRITY!!!!!, Scholarship, and Community.
Oprah said she was underpaid for her role as Ms. Sophia. Which surprised me, but I'm not surprised. In order for people to be billionaires and millionaires, they exploit people. We need to have this conversation.
Oprah wasn’t really famous when she played Sophia, mostly unknown. her show hadn’t even gone national yet.
Oprah doesn’t need the money and she is always helping white people. She gave Dr. Oz her tv show, who eventually turned on her.
Ms Henson is a phenomenal actress. She should be paid what is worth! Not pennies on a dollar!
😮In Hollywood one of the main determinants of worth is how many bodies you can put in the seats. Kevin Hart can’t act. Neither can Eddie Murphy. They make big bucks because they attract large audiences.
Advice to Taraji Henson: Choose People who Choose You.💜 We Love and Support You.
I think folks like Taraji are powerful enough to make their own lane. Issa Rae gets a new show every week. Vivica Fox made a grip with those straight to DVD movies. We worry too much about getting acceptance into the dominant society.
The studio pays the actors, not the producers. As for promotion, they all do the promos unpaid. Now, what needs to happen is her management needs to change and negotiate harder for her. That said, Oprah pointed out that the studio wanted bigger names because of the budget. They wanted people who are not even primarily actresses because of their draw. No one is ever going to pay you more just "because." As for the promotion and Oprah's actions, I will say this, as folks get older thay lose patience and their ability to hide their feelings
Although Taraji was correct, there is a time for everything. Perhaps going down this path the way she did while promoting the film was both a calculation and miscalculation on Taraji's part.
In terms of Oprah, she also gave up 3 years of time off to do the role. At that point, she learned the value of owning herself. No one will ever act in your best interest in a business environment because businees is driven by profit. We need to stop accepting less because in the end your value is determined by what it cost to acquire your services. All Black talent at that level of expertise need to get together and establish minimums. Until that happens the foolery will continue. Or icentivise agents to do better in negotiations.
AGREED WITH ALL OF WHAT U SAID!!💯
Black talent needs to "organize".
Taraji is an actor, director and producer. She is also a business woman.
Monique tried to warn all yall!!!!!
Karen, what I greatly appreciate about you, and many of your guests, is that you put it out there! No sugar coating, and essentially no BS. Your program is helping people understand what's going on, and developing critical thinking and ways of seeing issues. Thank you!
I don't know if it's helping people develop critical thinking (not judging by some of the comments...LOL)...but that is the goal. Thank you.
@@KarenHunterShow Oftentimes we uniquely need some "special" handholding. Considering how we have so very long we've been in their bondage, and also within our own ... You know what I mean?
I'm joining Knarrative, looking forward to the recommended reading list, and learning more!
BTW, when's the hoodie available again! 😃. Happy Kwanzaa & Coming Season!
@KarenHunterShow .. apparently not. People are still thinking Oprah wasn't driving through car.
@janetconey3143 you are spot on. I use these people and topics as entry points into deeper conversations about us and our relationships with ourselves and one another. Period.
I’d push back against that because there is a reason why people are listening to Taraji and was not listening to Monique. Both points may have been valid, but Monique has a reputation in and around Hollywood that did not afford her the same amount of good faith that Taraji has been afforded.Not to mention the latest tirade on stage directed at D L Hughley. I'm sorry, while Monique may have been right in some of the things that she was saying, the message got lost by the diminished credibility of the messenger (whether thats fair or not)
So elegantly put
BINGO!!!! Monique had the EXACT right message but it came out the mouth of the wrong messenger!! Even before that WTF-NESS of what Monique did being messy on DL Hughley's daughter's matter she was known as a difficult person to work with.
Monique… she is a great actress! I used to make sure I was home to see the Parker’s. BUT….. her delivery at times…
@@diva36182 she’s played herself in everything she has been in. The fat loud black woman and the angry black lady
Thank you. I wanted to articulate this too.
For me, there is no comparison.
I remember Monique warning actors about Lee Daniels, Oprah, and Tyler Perry's Black List👀! Whoopi told Monique on how the game works! Do what you are told! Keep yo head down in Holly hood! Now Taraji saying repeat of Monique! So sad to be black in hollyhood. Wow.
Overstand.."LEARN NOT THE WAYS OF THE HEATHEN, COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM AND BE YE SEPARATE"
Just because “that’s the way the game is played” doesn’t mean the “game” is fair, just or right!!!😮
Taraji needs a better Agent
The gentleman in the video is the director of the film. To me, it looked like Oprah moved over so that the three cast members would be in the center of the photo and Oprah and the director would be on each end. The video was shot before Taraji's interview with Gayle King when she cried about possibly quitting acting.
This was exactly my understanding of what happened and the sequence of the events.
🌟 Thank you🌟💚👑 Imagine being a 6'6 Heavy melinated Man in his 40's that has helped heal all types of diseases and trained Athletes around the world through fitness yoga and pressure points. It's exactly how she said. Wow this is deep when you put in the work and people want your work free it's degrading.
We need more of you Karen. I feel the reason people distanced themselves from Monique was they were mad that she dared to critique Oprah, Perry and Daniel. But I was always on her side. People patting Taraji on the back like Monique didn't say it first and was lambasted by the public and fellow entertainers. But more people are beginning to sideye Oprah.
I’d push back against that because there is a reason why people are listening to Taraji and was not listening to Monique. Both points may have been valid, but Monique has a reputation in and around Hollywood that did not afford her the same amount of good faith that Taraji has been afforded. But true, Oprah deserved to be side-eyed. If we can't get fair pay from people that look like us, then clearly more ppl are a part of the problem than we thought.
@@DonBrownIIShe might not have had the best reputation but when black people have been complaining for years about pay descrepencies we should have at least stand in solidarity. Now we are still at square one. If we don't like the person, we go against them sometimes to our own peril. We need to see past the person and what they are fighting for. Plus, let's not forget people always want black people to be extra nice to get anything worthy (not saying that anyone should be nasty).
I receive what you're saying, and I def do believe in solidarity and defending one another- but I also believe that its a little more complicated than that (especially this time around). Taraji is Black. Oprah is Black. what does solidarity look like in this situation? To zoom out to a political context (just for perspective) Bill Carson is Black. Tim Scott. What would solidarity look like if either of them is standing for something? @@lpgilber I think we have to be careful when it comes to solidarity just for "skinfolks sake". Sometimes its impossible to look past the person because of their reputation, and character assessment. These are just my thoughts though.
@@DonBrownII I totally agree we are all not monolith. But I have also seen people praise Monique and her character. As I don't know her or follow all of the Hollywood news, I will reserve my opinion. And while many may have not liked her personally, what she was fighting for was bigger than her. And let's not forget that some of those who were judgemental of her are now facing their own demons coming out of the closet.
No it was the mess she kept doing. Releasing private phone calls. Telling personal things.
I will not give Oprah anymore money. Black women are treated like this all over America. That you for speaking out.
All black women shouldn’t show up for the Color Purple awards. Stick together.
Facts! I remember when she disrespected ludicrous when he came into her show. She wasn’t interested in his comments, esp as a black rapper, only her own comments was she interested in. That woman is beyond a cluster B narcissist.
Who owns Weight Watchers, can’t lose weight, regardless of how much money they have, end up taking Ozempic. How can you sell your other weight loss program at this point? She’s always been a hypocrite, and she always will be.
IT TAKE MORE THEM ONE BLACK WOMAN TO GET ANYTHING DONE , it takes millions of black woman for this movement !
I’m sure if she was talking about Oprah
She would’ve said it
Who else could it be?
@@veraruffin3950 the studio executives who cut the checks maybe
She’s talking about Oprah. Who purposefully wanted to underpay her and all the women.
Its Oprah you should be directing your statement to. Oprah is the one that made it personal by giving her a cold shoulder in public
Not necessarily
Oprah is a producer on the movie and not the studio. The producer doesn't really have that much to do depending on the agreement with the STUDIOS. The writers went on strike because of residuals and contracts etc lead by the studios and the executives at the studios. Producers bring the movie together but it needs to be green lit and financed. The studios don't put lots of money in black movies or talent. There are overseas box office and black movies don't do well there. Hollywood is risk averse. Black people do not run Hollywood. Even oprah had to recruit Spielberg to get this movie made
Hmm..and yet ...Black Panther. Not to mention, Nollywood would disagree with you
@@karenl7786 honey black panther isn't a black movie! Marvel isn't run by black people. It's a comic book movies based on a comic book written by Stan Lee. Black panther did not do well overseas like other Marvel movies do. Look it up. Especially in China where thats a factor in box office. We talking about serious dramatic films with a black cast and writers. That's not a superhero movie. That's the entire reason Tyler perry created his own. He STILL has a hard time getting major studios to back his projects and that's one reason he teamed with Netflix. Black movies have to be mainstream enough to sell in middle America ie...white folks. The studios have to turn a profit. Just like any other business!! We are 16% of America so others need to watch our movies too.
Now we talking.. Understood ✌️
People don't want to hear that tho they just want to drag our own. Monique didn't drag who she really needed to drag
Teach!
We give coverage to people! We dont say the things that need to be said and folks need to be held accountable! Karen Hunter
I remember movie studios had issue with Kevin Hart because he wouldn't promote the movies on his IG like he did for his stand up and he said oh you have to pay me
Confirmation Bias is on point. The chatter about Oprah regarding the Color Purple is rooted in speculation and flat out false.
For those of you who are saying well where was Taraji when Monique spoke on the pay disparity issue? Well Monique was spot the hell on about this matter. Unfortunately, Monique truly does have a bad reputation in the industry. So she was stating the right message on the unfair pay equity with Black actresses but she was the wrong messenger to be bluntly honest. I am glad to see Taraji do other streams of income (such as a hair care line in Target and Walmart) besides acting and to be honest that's probably a better route for her to do alongside acting. From my POV I have found it be a good move for actors to branch out to do other things beyond acting and it be beneficial to them. Acting becomes a compliment role not a need role because of other skill sets an actor has that they make money from. Hopefully in the case of Taraji she has a legitimate team working for her best interest acting wise. To garner those major ties in product endorsement deals for future acting roles. I am really shocked that wasn't a thing for her during her Cookie role for Empire. Damn I mean no MAC, Maybelle, Covergirl, Fenty, Ultra Beauty or Sephoria endorsement possibilities to consider from her past team? Or even taken a chance on a social media trendy Black cosmetic product line to endorse? YIKES😳! If I was working for her that's the route I would have taken to capitalize off her glamourous over the top character! Best wishes for Taraji and the future team she makes sure she CLEARLY has aware of her best interests at heart. Because she spelling them out the the T upfront!! PERIOD!! Know your value isn't just a trendy thing a Mika Brezinski says about her little so called female empowerment stuff she does with her group. It truly is a MUST DO ESPECIALLY FOR BLACK WOMEN!!
She got what she asked for because she is in the movie. Stop bashing OPRAH.
I am so sick of people bashing Oprah!
You don't know if Taraji was talking about Oprah.
Oprah was only one of the 4 producers on the new "The Color Purple" film. Does she alone determine salary for the actors & actresses?
She has a huge pull since she’s the billionaire! She’s the face
@@javiruiz8365 But I'm sure that she _alone_ doesn't determine salary for the actors & actresses, so why put _all_ the blame on her.
Quincy Jones was also a producer of the film. No one is criticising him.
I completely agree with you! It's interesting how Oprah's name frequently comes up in these discussions, isn't it? I too miss shows like "Like It Is" and "Tony Brown's Journal." Their insightful and valuable perspectives. Hey at least we have Knarrative. 🙂
Love your commitment to the truth Karen. The disparity in pay all over amerikkka , is an issue. I've never appreciated much about Oprah, but we certainly expect more sensitivity.
Oprah, is so fake and phony. We can't take money and power to our grave. Have you ever seen a brick truck following a Hurst? I bet you the answer is no. These people think they're untouchable. I hope Taraji, keep fighting for what she's worth. She's so talented. I hope she doesn't give up on acting. Love her! 😊
The gentleman is the director sis. The director.
Blitz
A very talented director, writer, musician and artist. Blitz Bazawale
The gentleman is the director, (remember Ms. Karen said she has seen him before.) but what is the gentleman's name?😊
@@jcdhalia1241 if you read my comment I said Blitz Bazawale. That’s his name.
@@jcdhalia1241 Blitz Bazawule
The actors should get a percentage from these blockbuster films. Execs get off like bandits! It's just not fair, there is enough money being made to pay these people. Just cut the check!!
How you doing Oprah? How you doing Oprah?
Oprah: better than you! 👀🙉
When does Monique get her apologies that were as loud as the disrespect?
Never forget who you are, where and what you came from, those left behind and those coming up behind you!!😮
Why not? Why does she have to remember where she came FROM? Explain so that we understand why?
The Hollywood producing community is being spoke on when it comes to this money issue Taraji is talking about. Not just one person, or two people.
I bet she won't work with Oprah anymore!
Regardless- what you would do, doesn’t mean I have too! You do what you want- PAY ME.
If things were right and fair Taraji and others wouldn’t be speaking on i, they have a legitimate point.
Karen don’t you think Monique got black balled because of her horrible attitude. Did you hear the things she’s said about DL Hugley when he gave her an opportunity? She was so nasty. So maybe that is why she has trouble.
That’s the point I’m making, people fail to see that Monique problems started when she refused to do press for what she thought was a little budget film and she was already doing him a favor and she wasn’t gonna do it even after they offered to pay for her expenses and some spending money she still said no. Actors always have to do press. Let’s talk about her horrible attitude on the set of that Ebony photo shoot or how nasty she was to that black Director Bill Duke and his crew that were at her feet.
Please, there are many entitled white actors and actresses and they still get jobs out of the whazoo. But a black person has to be extra polite. Not saying being rude should be tolerable but let's not act like some actors only get jobs because they are nice.
Exactly! But people forget real quickly! Nobody wanted to work with her because of her bad attitude.
Thank you. It was her nasty approach.
@@javiruiz8365 I see you in a lot of black women centered RUclips comments crapping on black women in the videos. Your credibility is shot.
OPRAH DONT PAY THEM!!!!!!
It’s all foolishness we are our own worst enemy and it has to be a curse on us as a people because this is ridiculous and stupid
well, it was #FoolishnessFriday
I’m so over us. Taraji has been talking about pay disparity for years. She was not and has confirmed that she was not talking about Oprah. This movie interview rounds have been nothing but positive. We latch on to the most negative and run with it.
"Speaking of O....Ozempic!" 😳 😅🤣😂
People please quit with the black on black bashing and mis reading the situation...she was talking about the industry not Oprah
no Black-on-Black bashing...THIS is a conversation about capitalism, power and respect. (and it's FoolishnessFriday when we had it...so it may be a bit messy, too).
Monique tried to tell us😵💫
I feel like people are going to always have something to say regardless of the situation if Oprah had been all hugged up on taraji people would have said oh Oprah is phony this woman has done a lot even for our community and people try to say no she hasn't it's one lady one she cannot do it all people trying to put that on Obama oh he didn't do nothing for black people it's one dude yes powerful but let's face it limited. I wish people would stop dragging her she does what she can do and she does what she wants quite frankly I don't see anybody else doing it. Taraji said she almost didn't do the Color Purple that that was because of Oprah? Then when she tells you what Oprah did for her you can't believe it. My goodness
Come on I'm just sick of it
100 agree, sometimes people expect way to much without looking inward.
Exactly..it's not Oprah's fault that Taraji makes poor choices,and is not that great of an actor like Viola Davis.
@@Meikles888 now that for damn sure is not true either
Really good point. Sometimes it boils down to personal dislike & has nothing to do with the complaint. Oprah (or Obama) could find cure for cancer & some would find fault!
We love you Taraji. ❤
Not me! I don’t love celebrities
@@javiruiz8365 I can respect that. It's not her celebrity status that peaks my personal interest. I love her personality and respect her work as an actress. I'm allowed to do that - without jumping on the I don't love celebrities bandwagon or hate train. ❤️
I’ve said this before, but looks like I have to say it again. Nobody forced them to sign that contract. If you know what you’re worth and what your credibility does for a project, then your monetary value should be reflected in your contract. If not, then they are forcing you to negotiate while reaping the rewards on your monetary value. Now, if you’re paying out more than what you’re bringing in, then decisions have to be made, scale back, hires have to take on more responsibility, etc. Live within your means. Stop listening to others hyping you into something you don’t need or want. Ok, time to get off my soapbox.
I think it's such a slap in the face when it happens with our own kind. These actors and actresses need to (like Willie D. stated) start their own. That way, they don't continue being cheated. They have the talent. Even if they have to start small, their fans will still back them.
Monique was not asked to pay for her press run. Her travel, lodging, and per diem, I believe…I can’t be sure on the per diem, would be handled by production. Monique was not going to be paid any kind of salary for her run. This was the crux of her issue. I just wanted to give clarity around the Monique issue.
Tyler Perry offered to pay Monique whatever money she would have made from other gigs while in Paris. She turned him down. This came out of her own mouth. She turned Oprah down for her offer to fly Monique out on her jet and paying for her lodging. I’m disappointed in Monique continuing to perpetuate the myth that she would lose money and not make money, when she herself was offered the opportunity to do what any other actor n a movie gaining that much attention would have done if in her shoes.
@@osunlade-daphne2598 And what if she didn't have other gigs right around that time...what did that really mean contextually? A flight but nothing for immediate expenses incurred during that tour..hotel meals wardrobe etc?. That small salary was before taxes. Plus she had her own family household expenses. They didn't treat her well at all. They had plenty of money in their own pockets to make that happen and wouldn't have missed it...especially Oprah...she could have stopped shopping or sold something to cover that. What about the film's contingency fund! That was handled all the way wrong.
The gentleman is making a lot of sense thank you
It’s not what you’re worth, it’s what you negotiate. You don’t like the offer, don’t take it. Like Nino said, it’s business, not personal
That's the problem. Most times in Hollywood, they will blacklist you because they will put it out there that you are too hard to work with.
@@anitaartis9591 says who?
This is a systemic problem. Consider first, who is really getting paid out of the pot.
You are correct! Oprah, should be wise enough and black enough to give better respect and the maturity to talk with Ms. Henson. Hear her out. I believe Taraji did mention it to Oprah and Oprah got pissed off. I don’t think Taraji wanted to milk Ms. O., but you must give folks their just due. It’s not like Oprah do not have the means.
I think it was one video and folks are picking that one video apart when so many videos say the opposite.
I know...outrage culture. and they don't even listen to the show for context.
This guy is ok but I don’t like him going there on the mental health. Yes, Taraji has been honest about many things-including her mental health but this is about business! Take a stand son and recognize the truth-OPRAH tried to take advantage of her. Karen is right!
Such a big fan of your show, love your perspectives and the guests you have on!
Thank you, Big Mustard!
Love your show karen
Who gets paid what we think we’re worth? Aren’t we all as black people fighting this same fight, in any industry…?
If you don't like Oprah, and want her to be Maleficent, your opinion about whatever is going on is always going to side with Oprah being the villain. Bottom line is that Oprah (who doesn't own OWN anymore -- Warner Bros. Entertainment [the company producing The Color Purple] does) isn't the one stopping black actresses in Hollywood from not getting paid. That's an issue that is larger than and reaches higher above Oprah. Also, Oprah has been telling that tale about being willing to play Sofia for free in 1985 for decades. Do I like Oprah? No. I think she's an insecure narcissist who believes her own hype and feels threatened by people who might not or people who can sus her out. Her interviewing techniques are horrible. She pats herself on the back way too much for a person like me to believe any good she does is genuine. However, I'm also not going to perpetrate false narratives from the peanut gallery of bitter social media haters about a bunch of people on the top of a Manhattan skyscraper on a windy December day as them giving each other cold shoulders and stank attitude while doing a promotional shoot, either.
I saw promotional shoot and I thought that Oprah moved to the end so that all of the actresses would be standing next to each other.
Yep O is very insecure! That’s why I think all her movies are about battered women!
I saw different, it look like an uncomfortable moment and tension between actors and Oprah…
@ronalddobbins6431
That's how I saw it too.
This!
Why is Oprah responsible for the pay check of all black actresses. Don’t take a job that’s not paying you what you are worth.. this is ridiculous
You could possibly get blacklisted.
Say it Karen. You got that right👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❗️
She said it all ms Henson we stand with you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you for this
Not surprised at all.
GREAT MOVIE!
EVERYTHING you said Prof, about Oprah. I'm so disappointed in black folk who 'make it', get so big they can't see the humanity in others (especially those that look like them). Capitalism is one hellofa drug.
Taraji has long been having this conversation about the pay discrepancy in Hollywood. She’s been an advocate for equal pay for Black folk in Hollywood. She shared the other day that Oprah has been a strong advocate for them in this project. We do not know that she was referencing Oprah 🤷🏾♀️Can we please stop jumping to conclusions and wait until we know the whole story? Don’t automatically make assumptions making it about Oprah and this production- unless until Taraji confirms that she was talking about Oprah. Messy! It’s disheartening to observe actually. Regarding the picture, maybe Oprah was setting/positioning the people in picture up, she was balancing it. The director- the man you said you don’t know- was on one side and she as producer, was on the other side and she placed or featured the actors in the middle. You don’t know with certainty anything went down or didn’t neither do I we aren’t there! Stop! It’s not cute. It’s tiring, all things considered…it really feels very much like confirmation bias 🤦🏾♀️
Exactly..I really don't like what everyone is doing..Taraji been speaking about this for awhile
Exactly!
Sunn m’Cheaux told us that a capitalist , regardless of race, is going to behave as a capitalist does. The Exploitation of labor is key.
Trust, this is light weight compared to some of the ish that's about to blow up.
which is why we had this discussion on #FoolishnessFriday
Couldn’t WAIT to hear you chime in on this 😁
Who decides the pay of actors in movies.. the director? The exec producer? The investor?
There are a generation of Blacks that need to have the Lord, lay down, and by His Calling have His True Blacks stand up and lead the community out.
You right Karen
She had a responsibility to embrace Tarahji
Yes, Oprah is surrounded by ppl who most definitely tell her what she wants to hear yet she has her own brain and can make smarter choices. She has exceptional wisdom and knowledge about this industry yet times and times again shows the world that she is not aligned with less powerful black entertainers. Ultimately she is responsible for making her own decisions. She has been in this industry longer than other ppl.
Terrence Howard said he only received 12K for Hustle and Flow, so how low was Taraji pay?
you better know it was less than that, which is crazy.
@@KarenHunterShow Hustle and Flow was a low budget independent film. The entire budget was $2.8 million. Actors do low budget independent films for two reasons: (1) It's the only work that they can get and/or (2) they believe in the film and they hope that it will raise their profile in the industry. Terrence Howard was basically an unknown before the film was released and Taraji has said that Hustle and Flow made her famous. That was their reward, not the salary.
@ronalddobbins6431 Novody talks about her Person of Interest series role...right before she took the Empire role
She was rerrific in those episodes. She had visibility before both of those where many people knew her.
@ronalddobbins6431 usually, they promise if the film is successful, main actors can get something on the back end. Terrence Howard himself is complaining publicly about the pay.
@@TervanjayFilmsInc He's publicly complaining about the pay that was specified in the contract that he signed to be in the low budget movie that made him famous. Poor Terrence!😪
They like to get the talent for cheap.
being an actor isn’t like being an engineer. No one cares about those accolades if them folks won’t pay you and you keep yearning for their acknowledgement
Karen you’re 💯 right 👍🏾
monique wanted her whole family to get tickets to France .... if you're going to tell the story, tell it correctly
and...if the answer no, it's no...why whitelist her?
It's probably the worst thing to have real feelings in Hollywood.
Lady O can be shady AF. Telling Fantasia not "to bother Whoopi" when Fantasia wanted to consult with Whoopi about the role. More recently her behavior at The View. Being in the studio but not coming to the table because "allegedly" Lady O and Whoopi had words. Rich, poor in the middle, we need to treat each other better.
Yessss! For those who haven’t seen Mo’Nique movie 🎥 “The Reading” OMG 😳 Must See!
Nice INTRO music. Greetings 🇯🇲
Thank you. It's Kay Franklin. Check him out on Bandcamp.com
Some famous and well regarded economist said something to the effect of, you don’t become a billionaire by paying all your employees fair/living wages. I’m in the “money business” and I agree. You become billionaire by ripping many off.
We get short changed in every work place...
Yes and two black women get to have a disagreement about business then land in compromise. That should also be a thing that is normal.
If Oprah would have done The Color Purple for free, why didn't she? That's that sounds real cute when you're sitting on top of the garbage heap. We need to stop pointing to the exception to the rule and using them as an excuse to s*** on everyone else for not being that exception. It doesn't even make sense because clearly everyone cannot be an exception. And yet we instantly do that every time.
She was not rich at the time though, so in my opinion she wasn’t being cute. She was desperate to be in the movie based on one of her favorite books by one of her favorite authors.
@@osunlade-daphne2598 And yet, she wasn't desperate enough to do it for free. She has spoken frequently on learning to be her own best advocate, knowing her worth and demanding that she be treated accordingly, which should make her a champion for others doing the same. And yet she repeatedly has shown that she picks and chooses who she thinks it's worthy of valuing themselves and receiving her agreement with that valuation. Remember how she treated Toni Braxton? We're always caping for Oprah because she's the "exceptional negro". She aint everybody's friend or everybody's hero.
Exactly
So sad Oprah doesn’t seem to advocate for other Blacks like she does two ridiculous doctors non black. Dr Oz is a joke. Dr. Phil a bigger joke. When Oprah dies; I think only them will she care. As a Black Native American-- Oprah’s moves have been embarrassing for years.
Seventy 🙃 That's craZY...? I thought she was thirteen...black don't cracK.
I went to the movies to see the color purple when I was young. I enjoyed the movie but I was looking at it from a teenage lens. Then the movie was slammed because it made black men look awful. It was a black movie directed by a jewish man, so he's looking at black life through jewish eyes. Spielberg is back producing again and he got a gentleman from Ghana to direct it. Some Africans don't have a rosy view of African Americans but that's another subject. I didn't hear anyone screaming for a remake, so I'm definitely going to sit this one out🤷🏿
What is Hally Barry making? She has been in the industry for years. Plus what is Taraji's net worth? What numbers are we talking about?