Ever wondered what it's like to direct someone as iconic as Oprah Winfrey? Well, Ava DuVernay, the visionary behind A Wrinkle in Time, spilled the tea in a recent interview with Closer Weekly. You'd think it might be intimidating, right? But according to Ava, it was a breeze. "It was easy," she said with a laugh. "She’s just a really nice lady." And if you think about it, when you're working with someone as warm and approachable as Oprah, the job almost does itself.
Behind the Scenes: Oprah’s Playful Side on Set
Let me tell you, it wasn’t just about giving directions. Oprah, according to Ava, was genuinely invested in her role. "She'd come up to me and say, ‘Ava, what should I do?’" Ava recalled. "So I’d tell her, ‘Stand over there. Put on this wig.’ And guess what? She did everything I asked!" Ava laughed as she recounted how Oprah embraced every aspect of the character with open arms. It wasn’t just work; it was fun. "She had a smile on her face every single day," Ava added. Can you imagine being on set with that kind of energy? It must have been electric.
Why Oprah’s Approachability Makes Her a Dream to Work With
Ava DuVernay isn’t just any director—she’s a powerhouse in her own right. And yet, even she was taken aback by Oprah’s humility and willingness to dive into the creative process headfirst. "You’d think someone with her level of success would be harder to work with, but she’s just so down-to-earth," Ava explained. "She loved playing dress-up for the role. It was like she was reliving her childhood, except this time, it was for a major motion picture!" Oprah’s enthusiasm was contagious, and it set the tone for the entire production.
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For those who want to dive deeper into Ava DuVernay’s experiences working with Oprah and the making of A Wrinkle in Time, make sure to grab the latest issue of Closer Weekly, available now on newsstands. And if you’re a fan of exclusive content like this, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter. You’ll be the first to know about all the latest scoop, straight from the stars themselves!
