Oprah's Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage

In a recent episode of "Oprah’s Book Club," fans were left reeling as Oprah Winfrey brought up fashion designer Tina Knowles' two ex-husbands during their discussion. Winfrey's comments have been labeled as 'shady' and 'unnecessary' by viewers.

While discussing Knowles’ newly released memoir, "Matriarch," Oprah emphasized the importance of Knowles’ life story, mentioning her past marriages to Mathew Knowles and Richard Lawson. "We are fully engaged in your story and all the people that are in your life – obviously, your ex-husband... ex-husbands," she stressed, which seemed to rub fans the wrong way.

Fans React: No Holds Barred!

The reaction on social media was swift, with fans taking to X to express their discontent. One user commented, "Oprah’s shady ass," while another added, "That was so unnecessary 😢 She better keep it cute like we don’t play about Mama Tina." A third post echoed similar sentiments, saying, "This was unnecessary and weird; this is why I don’t care for Oprah anymore. Just be attention-seeking at other people’s expense."

However, not everyone shared the same view. Some fans defended Oprah, noting that she and Tina are friends. One user remarked, "Lol Oprah and them are friends, so chill, guys. It’s funny." Another chipped in, asserting, "She kinda made up for it," pointing to a clip where Winfrey praised Tina for being fair to Mathew in her memoir.

A Deep Dive into Tina's Life

Tina Knowles was married to Mathew from 1980 until their divorce in 2011, a split prompted by his infidelity. They share two talented daughters, Beyoncé (43) and Solange (38). In 2015, Tina married Lawson, but she filed for divorce in 2023, citing irreconcilable differences.

In a shocking revelation, Tina disclosed that she secretly battled stage 1 breast cancer after missing a mammogram during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sharing her journey with Oprah's close friend Gayle King on "CBS Mornings," she stated, "I’ve always tried to take care of myself. I just… was in disbelief." She successfully underwent a lumpectomy last August and is now cancer-free.

What’s Next for Oprah and Tina?

As Oprah and Tina navigate this media storm, many are left wondering how their friendship will be impacted. While some fans call for sensitivity in discussions involving personal relationships, others remind them of the bond that truly exists between these two influential women.