Taraji P. Henson is now taking footage at her private new film “The Coloration Purple,” claiming she was relegated to second-class treatment whereas in manufacturing … that’s, until she fought once more.
The actress gave a scathing critique over how she says she was dealt with as experience (at first) on the set of ‘TCP’ — a WB film — and the best way she wanted to demand greater working conditions … along with getting a carry to and from the set itself.
In a model new NYT interview, Taraji reveals she wanted to advocate not just for herself, nevertheless for her castmates as successfully … saying, “They gave us rental autos, and I was like, ‘I can’t drive myself to set in Atlanta.’ That’s insurance coverage protection obligation, it’s dangerous. Now they robbing people. What do I seem like, taking myself to work alone in a rental vehicle?”
TPH supplies, “So I was like, ‘Can I get a driver or security to take me?’ I’m not asking for the moon. They’re like, ‘Properly, if we do it for you, we acquired to do it for everybody.’ Properly, do it for everybody! It’s stuff like that, stuff I shouldn’t should battle for. I was on the set of “Empire” stopping for trailers that wasn’t infested with bugs.”
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Taraji had further grievances to air about ‘TCP’ … along with the declare that the studio, apparently, wasn’t inquisitive about bringing the cast out internationally for a press run — along with complaints regarding the actuality she wanted to audition and bust her ass for her place throughout the flick.
She explains … “What else do I need to do to point out my worth? Now that I’m singing and dancing for you, and I climbed up on the desk 88 events with my knobby knees and wanted to ice my knees in between takes, what else do I need to do?”
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All this follows various weeks of Taraji and completely different stars of the film discussing their low pay in Hollywood … and it has been eye-opening to take a look at — notably with such giant names hooked as much as this film, along with Oprah … who’s a producer and has been a key part of promotion.
Taraji says Oprah actually wanted to step in on her behalf a handful of events over these complaints of hers — and finally, the whole thing acquired sorted out … nevertheless it certainly seems to have been an uphill battle for a while. As soon as extra, Taraji is a Golden Globe winner/Oscar-nominated actress.
If what she’s been saying is true … discuss topsy-turvy conduct in the direction of an A-lister. 🥴
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