Oprah Winfrey has finally responded to the explosive allegations made by Monique about her alleged manipulation of Taraji P. Henson, and she’s not holding back.
In a statement released to the media, Oprah called Monique’s claims “ridiculous” and “baseless,” and accused Taraji of being “greedy” and “selfish” for trying to take advantage of her kindness and generosity.
“I’ve known Taraji for many years, and I’ve seen her go through some tough times,” Oprah said. “But I’ve also seen her receive opportunities and accolades that she never would have gotten if it wasn’t for me. And yet, instead of being grateful, she’s been trying to take advantage of me and use me for her own gain.”
Oprah went on to say that she has given Taraji countless opportunities, including a starring role on her hit TV show “Empire,” and that she has always been supportive of her career.
“But despite all of this, Taraji has been trying to sabotage my relationships with other celebrities and damage my reputation,” Oprah said. “She’s been spreading lies and half-truths about me, trying to make people believe that I’m some kind of manipulative villain. And it’s just not true.”
Oprah also accused Monique of being jealous of her success and trying to stir up drama in order to get attention.
“Monique is just a jealous person who can’t stand the fact that I’m still successful and powerful at my age,” Oprah said. “She’s trying to bring me down by making up these ridiculous allegations about Taraji, but it’s not going to work. I’m Oprah Winfrey, and I’m not going to let anyone bring me down.”
The drama surrounding Taraji and Oprah’s alleged feud has been dominating the headlines for weeks, and it seems like there’s no end in sight. Fans and fellow celebrities alike are weighing in on social media, with many siding with Oprah and calling out Taraji for being “greedy” and “ungrateful.”
Meanwhile, Taraji has remained mum on the whole ordeal, but it’s clear that she’s feeling the heat from both sides. Will she be able to weather this storm, or will it ultimately damage her career? Only time will tell.
In related news, sources close to the situation are claiming that Taraji is planning to release a statement soon, where she will address Oprah’s allegations and set the record straight. But will it be too little, too late? We’ll have to wait and see.
As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the battle between Oprah and Taraji is far from over. And we can’t wait to see what happens next!
