💰Black actresses in the industry face mistreatment and underpayment.
🚫Oprah has been accused of blacklisting actresses who speak out against mistreatment.
✊🏽Taraji P. Henson and Mo'Nique are advocating for fair treatment and equal pay.
🎥The color purple was supposed to be a breakthrough movie for Oprah but flopped at the box office.
💔The mistreatment of black actresses continues to be a prevalent issue in the industry.
How are black actresses treated in the industry?
—Black actresses often face mistreatment, underpayment, and limited opportunities compared to their white counterparts.
What happened between Oprah and Taraji P. Henson?
—Taraji claimed that Oprah mistreated her on the set of The Color Purple and offered her an insultingly low pay. This allegedly strained their relationship.
Why was Mo'Nique blacklisted?
—Mo'Nique refused to do unpaid work for Oprah, which led to her being blacklisted by the industry. She faced a lack of job opportunities and her career was severely impacted.
What impact did The Color Purple movie have?
—The Color Purple was expected to be a blockbuster movie but performed poorly at the box office. It has been alleged that Oprah blames Taraji for its failure.
What are Taraji P. Henson and Mo'Nique advocating for?
—Both actresses are calling for fair treatment, equal pay, and an end to the mistreatment of black actresses in the industry.
00:00Black actresses like Taraji P. Henson and Mo'Nique are speaking out against mistreatment and underpayment in the industry.
02:30Taraji reveals her experience of being underpaid despite her talent and success.
04:10Mo'Nique's career was destroyed after she refused to do unpaid work for Oprah.
06:45The color purple was expected to be a breakthrough movie for Oprah but flopped at the box office.
09:30Taraji and Mo'Nique are advocating for fair treatment, equal pay, and an end to mistreatment in the industry.
