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Oprah Winfrey Shades Patti LuPone at Tonys
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Oprah Winfrey threw shade at Broadway star Patti LuPone during the Tony Awards on Sunday.
LuPone did not attend the awards show following backlash over her comments about fellow Broadway stars including Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis. She later apologized for her remarks.
Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2025 in New York City. In the inset image, Patti LuPone attends the "Another Simple Favor" New...
Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2025 in New York City. In the inset image, Patti LuPone attends the "Another Simple Favor" New York screening at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 27, 2025 in New York City. Morefor Tony Awards Productions;"This astounding year in live theater turns to the women whose work sparked lively conversations among theater fans," Winfrey said, before pausing and looking at the audience. "Lot of talking going on," she added, seemingly referring to the lyrics in Beyoncé's song "Ameriican Requiem."
Spencer Althouse, Buzzfeed's editorial director, wrote via X, formerly Twitter: "Omg not Oprah Winfrey throwing shade at Patti LuPone while presenting at the Tony Awards lol."
At the time of publication, his video racked up more than 88,100 views on the platform.
omg not Oprah Winfrey throwing shade at Patti LuPone while presenting at the Tony Awards lol — Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) June 9, 2025
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