Tense Moment Between Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg at the Oscars Sparks Feud Rumors

A seemingly tense moment between Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday has left fans questioning the state of their decades-long friendship.

The two former The Color Purple co-stars were on stage together to honor legendary music producer Quincy Jones, but their interaction raised eyebrows, fueling speculation of a possible feud between the Hollywood icons.

The Color Purple co-stars Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey came together to honor Quincy Jones during Sunday's Academy Awards, with some noting tension between the icons

As they paid tribute to Quincy Jones, Oprah spoke fondly of how he had discovered her for her role in The Color Purple, the 1985 film that launched her acting career.

“He actually discovered me for The Color Purple, which was my first film,” Oprah shared.

WHOOPI GOLDBERG & OPRAH WINFREY - The Oscars

Whoopi, who was the breakout star of the film, quickly chimed in, adding, “Me too,” as the audience erupted in laughter.

However, Oprah’s less-than-pleased reaction didn’t go unnoticed, with many interpreting the moment as somewhat awkward.

The Color Purple, based on the Alice Walker novel, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards at the 1986 ceremony; Whoopi and Oprah seen in a still

The tension didn’t stop there. As the two continued to discuss their roles in the film, many fans took to social media to point out what they perceived as a subtle snub.

A TikTok user highlighted the moment, calling it “lowkey shady,” and several commenters agreed, with one even saying, “Oprah, it’s not about you tonight… thank you, Whoopi.”

The moment sparked further speculation about the rumored feud between the two stars, which has been circulating for years.

Some fans even took sides, with one commenter noting, “Whoopi was the star of the movie!” Others pointed out Oprah’s past comments about fighting for a role in the film, claiming, “girl stop. You campaigned.”

However, many fans were quick to dismiss the tension, suggesting that the exchange might have been scripted.

Oprah and Whoopi have both publicly denied any animosity between them, and some viewers pointed out that such moments are often planned in advance for entertainment purposes.”

You know they write this ahead of time and rehearse it.

It’s a bit, people,” one user wrote. Despite the speculation, the two women looked stunning on stage.

Oprah wore a sleek black blazer paired with a shimmering maxi skirt, while Whoopi turned heads in a metallic blue gown.

Fans also couldn’t help but notice how much trimmer both stars appeared, with some jokingly calling them “a walking billboard for Ozempic.”

Some commenters noted that the moment was likely scripted, as Oprah and Whoopi have previously denied having a feud

Oprah, 71, and Whoopi, 69, have both been open about using weight-loss medications to shed pounds, with Whoopi revealing she used Mounjaro after reaching 300 lbs, while Oprah discussed her use of Ozempic and Wegovy.

The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was an evening to remember, with Conan O’Brien making his debut as host.

Big winners of the night included Zoe Saldana, who won Best Supporting Actress, and Adrien Brody, who triumphed in the Best Actor category.

But it was Oprah and Whoopi’s on-stage moment that left fans buzzing and wondering if there’s more to the story than meets the eye.

Stay tuned to see if the rumored feud between Oprah and Whoopi continues to unfold.