Racial Ray?

[Q Steph]

Perky talk show host Rachael Ray made disparaging racial remarks about the woman who gave Ray her big shot at daytime TV -- none other than Oprah Winfrey, according to TMZ sources. It's a shocking account of a dinner that occurred during the period that the show was being sold.

Rewind to December 3, 2005. Ray was at the Century City Shopping Mall in Los Angeles for a book signing. Reps from King World, the production company that was syndicating the show, were shooting the event for its sales presentation.

At around 7:00 PM, Ray, along with seven others, went to Houston's Restaurant in the mall. They sat in a booth in the far right rear of the restaurant. Ray ordered fish and complained to the table it was dry. She was also drinking red wine and lots of it -- one source says a minimum of four big glasses.

We're told Ray became "extremely loud and aggressive," and began dissing Oprah. Sources say she told the group about a portrait of Oprah that sits in the lobby of Harpo Productions in Chicago. It's from the movie "Beloved" and shows Winfrey's back, enhanced with scars. She's also wearing a skirt from the slavery era.

Back at the table, sources say Ray launched into attack mode: "Why is she wearing slave drag? She obviously has problems being black."

But Oprah wasn't Ray's only target. Sources say she told the group how much she liked Jennifer Aniston and then called Brad Pitt a "!@#$%^&*] boy." But her harshest comments were reserved for Angelina Jolie, calling her "a skanky, backdoor c**t."

TMZ contacted the Director of Publicity for Rachael Ray, Charlie Dougiello, who said, "Rachael did attend the dinner referenced and enjoyed wine and good conversation with friends and colleagues. She denies making any of the comments referenced. In fact, there are several words that are attributed to Rachael that she has never uttered in her life."

Dougiello added, "Neither in public nor in private has Rachael made a disparaging or cruel remark about her friend and mentor, Oprah, nor a celebrity couple she has never even met."

Dougiello also said, "There were several associates of Rachael's at that table who, unprompted, agreed that Rachael never made any of the comments she is being accused of making... and it seems very convenient that these accusations are being levied at a time when Rachael's success has focused the public eye on her."

-Tmz.com

I didn't know Rachel got down like that. LOL

If Oprah were to let me be a guest on her show and made my career, I wouldn't diss her like that!

I hope she's gotten word of my petition.

http://www.petitiononline.com/qsteph84/petition.html

[Danni]

Drunk lips tell sober truths...

[Kwing42]

So we automatically jump on someone just because a source CLAIMS to have heard that?

Come on people..two sides to every story.

[Danni]

Considering Rachael's inability to shut up... I believe it.

[Kwing42]

So because you do not like her because of her success and fame, she is automatically racist?

I am not saying she is innocent. She is on TV she has a character to portray. But don't you think its funny that those on top are always the targets because the jealousy of others want to tear them down.

Let facts come out before you label someone. Much like the Duck Lacrosse players....see what they have to go through now because of false reports?

[Danni]

Uh... what? Her "success and fame" have nothing to do with whether or not I think she's a racist. If she said what she said, and I have no reason to believe that TMZ would lie about it since Rachael Ray is not that big of a celebrity, then my original statement stands.

[Kwing42]

LOL

So you just go off and call someone a racist because you read something on the internet...without basis or fact?

Isn't that a little close minded and wrong?

And why do you not like her? What did she do to you BEFORE you read this that made you not like her? She is a big celebrity, several shows, magainze covers, books...

People like to throw the R word around alot too....thats wrong.

[Danni]

I think Rachael Ray is an overrated loudmouth who needs to be knocked down a peg or two. That being said, drunk lips tell sober truths.

Side note: Has it ever occurred to you that someone who has been on the receiving end of racist remarks time and time again would be able to spot it easier than someone who hasn't?

[DrewH]

I'm sure it has occurred to him. You remind us everyday

[Kwing42]

To be honest, I think the race card is played way too much and is probably a reason people are sick of it instead of trying to fix it.

And your hositities toward people may be a reason why people push those thoughts and views aside.

We all have things in our life that are not fair.

And why would would you want to destroy someones career???? Because she is white and rich? You are not making sense.

If she said it, she is a complete moron.

[Danni]

Once again, easy to say if you're not on the receiving end.

And tell me why should I soften the blow? To make you feel comfortable and good about yourself? Give me a break. If you're expecting a cookie or a pat on the hand, you won't get it from me.

I don't care about her enough to want to destroy her career. She can do that all by herself by biting the hand that fed her overrated ass. Great reading comprehension there...

I will say this, alcohol doesn't suddenly make one a racist. In order for something like that to be said, the thoughts were already there, only the inhibition switch is turned off.

[juniorz1]

AMEN! Tell it Danni!

[juppiter]

I don't believe it. Like Rachel, I'm half Sicilian. A Sicilian would NEVER drink red wine with fish. Ever.

[DruRocks]

Too bad nobody recorded this for YouTube so we would have video proof...

[Kwing42]

It looks to me we just have people who would rather complain than fix.

I agree if she said those vile words...that she is wrong.

I also think people are wrong when they tear down any race, any ethnic group, ANYONE...do you see that DANNI...EVERYONE

I guess you would rather have a pity party for yourself than actually listen to what others say....thats your call if you want to live life in such a destructive way.

I have had many times when I was the one discriminated against, but thats ok..because I am a white male and thats ok because I deserve it. You and I both know that is a load of crap.

And you and I both know that racism is wrong and should not be taken lightly...but you know, if you accuse of her of this and you are wrong...what does that make you? Just remember that. Calling someone racist when you have no proof...not smart.

If and when proof appears, you will have a case...until now it seems a little racist to call her a racist don't you agree? I hope not, because you and I both agree that is wrong.