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Henson, who plays Shug Avery in a new musical version of The Color Purple, broke down during a press interview for the film as she outlined the disparity

Taraji P. Henson revealed she almost didn’t take her role in ‘The Color Purple’ due to pay issues

“I’m just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do, getting paid a fraction of the cost," Taraji P. Henson said in a recent interview, which went viral online.

Social media users are accusing Oprah Winfrey of underpaying Black actors, following Taraji P. Hensons remarks during her Gayle King interview on Wednesday.

The outspoken revelation by Henson sheds light on the pervasive under-compensation of Black women in Hollywood, echoing the broader systemic inequalities faced by Black women across all professions.

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In an interview with Gayle King on SiriusXM's Radio Andy station, Taraji P. Henson discussed her career, talking about pay structures and whether she intends to keep on acting in spite of the challenges that come with it.

Update 12/21/2023 6:58am:

'The Color Purple' star Taraji P. Henson is contemplating quitting acting due to the persistent pay disparity.

During an interview during 'The Color Purple' press run Taraji P. Henson got emotional as she discussed potentially walking away from acting.