Vivica A Fox says she cannot relate to Taraji P. Henson’s pay inequality woes, making it very clear that everyone’s experience is not the same.
According to TMZ she has all the sympathy in the world for the issues Taraji P. Henson says she’s experienced in the industry — including unequal pay — but says that isn’t her experience at all.
They spoke with the actress out Monday in NYC, where she was busy signing autographs in between fielding questions from the photog … who asked about this growing convo about crappy working conditions that TPH and other ‘Color Purple’ cast members apparently experienced.
Taraji and a good handful of big stars from the film have been airing their grievances very publicly lately — sometimes breaking down while discussing it.
Vivica has empathy for their situation … and says it’s important for folks to speak their piece and get their truth out there — noting she appreciates how the ladies stuck together and advocated for one another (and basic privileges) while filming the big budget film.
With that said, what Taraji’s talking about is foreign to her.
Watch the clip:
Vivica A. Fox Says She Hasn't Experienced issues w/pay such as Taraji P. Henson & Monique a quick search would show that her pay is up there folks saying she's jealous ?she was in almost every black movie bk in the day now she's getting producer checks yall betta ck her resume pic.twitter.com/7dtEW3qjtC
— Nicole (@Nprezzed) January 9, 2024
Twitter reaction:
Dang they interviewed Vivica A. Fox about Taraji and other Black female actresses pay issues and she said ??♂️ ? pic.twitter.com/jUxXFz5RxV
— Professor X (@AntTheKing) January 9, 2024
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I hope all y’all who are dragging Vivica A Fox (who said nothing wrong) and Oprah in “support of Taraji” went and saw The Color Purple. We show the worth of our actors and actresses by supporting them and actually going to the theaters. That’s how we champion them. There was a… pic.twitter.com/LHIUN2JVQ1
— I’m Not Your Little Friend (@ItsMicahB) January 9, 2024
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no shade, ALL LOVE, but is vivica a. fox in the same spaces taraji p. henson is? cuz there's car shield and then there's hidden figures. https://t.co/Aydrui203h pic.twitter.com/Plpony4Xwe
— dave (@thedaveak) January 9, 2024
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Vivica a fox been in bout four tubi movies she should not have spoken up Taraji was speaking on big films in Hollywood not true to the game 1 2 and 3
— Sha’Bria (@SBriaforshort) January 9, 2024
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SOMEBODY said Vivica, as in Vivica A. Fox, can act circles around Taraji P. Henson. ?? Bitch y’all are CLOWNING on this innanet today!!? pic.twitter.com/ehT3p525Au
— RealiTEA Vonteese?? (@Kanubyyy_) January 9, 2024
We need to remain focused on the pay disparities…. if Vivica cant relate, she cant relate …However what Taraji said, still stands.
