Colman Domingo Shares Hilarious Story of Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Naughty’ Side at Ava DuVernay’s Birthday Bash

Colman Domingo Shares Hilarious Story of Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Naughty’ Side at Ava DuVernay’s Birthday Bash

The “Sing Sing” actor recently revealed a fun and unexpected encounter with Oprah Winfrey at Ava DuVernay’s 50th birthday celebration, as he shared on Kelly Ripa’s podcast.

Colman Domingo, the star of Sing Sing and a recent Oscar nominee for Rustin, recently opened up about a memorable experience with Oprah Winfrey at director Ava DuVernay’s milestone 50th birthday party. During an appearance on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, the 54-year-old actor recounted how Winfrey livened up the event with a playful surprise.

Domingo shared that the party took place in Hawaii at what he described as “Oprah’s mountain” in Maui, a lavish and picturesque setting where the media mogul hosted the event in 2022. According to Domingo, the celebration featured an abundance of comfort food, prepared by two chefs, with a focus on dishes rooted in Winfrey’s southern heritage—albeit with a touch of elegance. “In the morning, we kept marveling at the truffles everywhere. She loves truffle!” Domingo recalled, adding that the highlight for many was Winfrey’s fondness for a good tequila.

Kelly Ripa chimed in, noting that Winfrey’s love for tequila is no secret, as she once sent the talk show legend a basket of the beverage as a gift. Domingo then described how he got to experience this firsthand.

As the guests were enjoying themselves by the pool, Domingo said, Winfrey made a grand entrance with a tray full of shots. “And you’re like, you’re naughty! You’re trying to get everybody, you know, to have a good time!” Domingo laughed, highlighting Winfrey’s unexpected, fun-loving side.

Ripa, clearly entertained by the story, commented that Winfrey has a knack for getting “everybody loosened up,” a sentiment Domingo wholeheartedly agreed with after his time at the party.

Beyond the tequila shots and laughter, Domingo and Winfrey share a connection in the world of cinema. Winfrey played a supporting role in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film adaptation of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination. She later produced the 2023 musical adaptation of the same novel, where Domingo had a significant role, with Danielle Brooks earning an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Sofia—the same character Winfrey portrayed in the original film.

For more details on Domingo’s lively encounter with Winfrey, listen to his full interview on Kelly Ripa’s podcast.

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