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“I now use it as I feel I need it, as a tool to manage not yo-yoing,” she continued. “The fact that theres a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime, feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for. I’m absolutely done with the shaming from other people and particularly myself.”
This comes several weeks after Winfrey debuted her incredible 40-pound weight loss, admitting shed done so with the help of diet, exercise and medication.
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Fans took to the comments section to poke fun at the award show for the controversial meal choice.
Oprah Winfrey, Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson reacted to this year’s Critics Choice snack.
The ladies of The Color Purple had mixed reactions when it came to the snacks inside the 2024 Critics Choice Awards!
During the sit-down ceremony in celebration TV and film, Hollywoods brightest stars were served boxed charcuterie and pizza in a bag. While some stars, such as The Holdovers Paul Giamatti, enjoyed the munchies, some needed a little bit more sustenance.
The moment the women of The Color Purple — including Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino, and co-producer, Oprah Winfrey — were served the snacks was captured in a hilarious video shared on the official Oprah Daily Instagram account.
“Who are you in this scenario: @tasiasword, @tarajiphenson, @daniebb3, or @oprah #criticschoiceawards,” the caption read.
In the clip, a staff member from inside of the auditorium comes to their table and begins to pass out pizza thats in a a white bag. Henson and Brooks grab the bags and wave the small pieces of pizza in front of the camera as they take bites and smile. As for Barrino, when the camera pans to her, she asks “Where are the lamb chops?,” before letting out a playful giggle.
Winfrey — who donned a purple gown by Dolce & Gabbana — was not about to ruin her look. When the camera turns in her direction, she points at her mouth and says, “I aint messing up my lips.”
Over on her Instagram Story, Winfrey gave an official review of the bagged pizza. The media mogul shared a clip of the pizza being passed around with the caption, “Pizza in a bag! Not for me!”
At the ceremony, hosted by Chelsea Handler, the Baz Bazawule-directed film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Acting Ensemble and Best Costume Design, and Best Hair and Makeup. The film did not take home any wins.
Danielle Brooks also snagged a Best Supporting Actress nom. Ahead of the ceremony, Brooks spoke to ET and dished on the honor of being nominated for her performance in The Color Purple.
“Very special,” she told ETs Diedre Behar of her nomination. “It feels like one of those moments you hope to continue to happen again and again in your career but you never know if they will. You cant have one foot in yesterday and another foot in tomorrow, you have to be in the moment.”
The 29th annual Critics Choice Awards aired Sunday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT on The CW. Check out ETonline.com for all the coverage, as well as a full list of the nights big winners!
The color purple cast reacts after being served pizza Oprah, fantasia, tarji p. Henson
FAQ
Does Oprah have a pizza line?
Is the Oprah Winfrey show still running?
Why did Oprah Winfrey show end?
Was pizza bagged at the Critics Choice Awards?
Did Oprah Winfrey eat a ‘pizza in a bag’?
Instagram page @oprahdaily shared a video of Oprah Winfrey and some of The Color Purple cast members reacting to the dinner served at the award show, which they described as “pizza in a bag.”
Does Oprah Winfrey make frozen pizza?
The newest release in Winfrey’s food line, O, That’s Good!, is frozen pizza with a crust that’s one third cauliflower. In 2017, Oprah Winfrey made the long-inevitable leap into your kitchen, releasing a line of prepared foods called O, That’s Good!, which includes soups, sides, and pastas.
What happened to Oprah?
Oprah’s exit comes two months after she shared insight into her body transformation. “I now use it as I feel I need it, as a tool to manage not yo-yoing,” she told People in December, opting not to disclose the weight-loss drug she’s on.
Did Oprah eat a bagged pizza at the Critics Choice Awards?
Film producer Jen D’Angelo called the bagged pizza “absolutely revolting,” while Oprah was filmed with her mouth hanging open as a staff member served the food from a box hanging around her neck. By now, I’m sure you’re aware that the Critics Choice Awards took place on Sunday night.