Oprah Winfrey seemed to address controversy sparked by actress Patti LuPone at the Tony Awards on Sunday. LuPone had recently made headlines for criticizing fellow stage actors who are Black, sparking a heated debate in the theater community.
During her presentation of the Best Actress in a Musical award, Oprah appeared to respond to LuPone’s comments, which were widely regarded as shade. The remarks came after LuPone called actress Kecia Lewis “racially microaggressive” and criticized six-time Grammy winner Audra McDonald for supporting Lewis’ statements.
Oprah declared, “A lot o’ talkin’ goin’ on,” while giving a few knowing glances, implying that the controversy had finally reached its peak. The comments were seen as a subtle rebuke to LuPone’s behavior, and it is unclear whether she intended to attend the ceremony but instead chose not to.
LuPone later apologized for her comments, but Oprah was quick to respond. With her characteristic wit and candor, Oprah addressed the controversy and sent a message about the importance of respectful dialogue in the theater community.
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