Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg have just honored the deceased Legend Quincy Jones in the 2025 Oscars.
Both stars, which were also nominated for the Oscar by the grace of their performances in the 1985 adaptation of The purple colorHe delivered a sentimental speech for Jones.
“When one listens to the name of Quincy Jones, the first thought of one is the musical genius, and for a good reason,” Winfrey said at the beginning of the tribute.
“28 Grammy Awards, Arrection and Director of Legends such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles, and the driving force behind ‘We Are The World’, but the man, our dear Q, had an equally powerful impact on the world of the film, as a composer and producer,” added the host of the veteran interview program.
Uniting, Goldberg, 69, declared: “When we talk about black excellence, we are talking about Quincy,” and added: “In 1967, Quincy Jones was the first black composer nominated in the original song category for The eyes of love In the movie Prohibition. 1967 was the first time, just consider it. “
She continued: “And Quincy was also nominated that year for the original music score for In cold blood. He received seven Oscar nominations for The Wiz, in cold blood, for love of ivy and The purple colorof which I and Oprah are part. “
“Registering tribute to him for everything that has meant for our film community is the reason why we all honor the memory of Q tonight. Quincy was the love that lived out loud in human form, and poured that love in others and in his work. My life changed forever and for better after knowing him, “Winfrey said, remembering how Jones” discovered me to The purple colorThat was my first movie. “
“Me too. Then, tonight, we honor the true American legend whose music and films continue to inspire us all,” Goldberg added while proceeding to invite Queen Latifah to the stage to act in honor of the legend, Quincy Jones, who died in November 2024.
