Oprah Winfrey seemed to snipe at actor Patti LuPone during the Tony Awards on Sunday. LuPone had recently criticized two fellow stage actors who are Black, lighting up Broadway with controversy. Winfrey appeared to address the simmering beef as she presented the Best Actress in a Musical award.

LuPone, 76, went viral last month for making nasty comments about fellow actress Audra McDonald before apologizing for her “bullying” behavior.

Originally appeared on E! Online Did Oprah Winfrey diss Patti Lupone at the 2025 Tony Awards? That's certainly what fans think. While presenting the Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical June 8,