UPDATE: Actress Priah Ferguson is urgently addressing a viral TikTok rumor claiming that fellow actress Winona Ryder requested less screen time with her due to concerns about Ferguson’s Instagram posts. The rumor, which has sparked significant online debate, was quickly debunked by Ferguson, who emphasized Ryder’s kindness and asked fans to stop spreading misinformation.
The TikTok clip, which has garnered nearly 200,000 likes and over 800,000 views, misrepresented a segment from Ferguson’s interview on The Sit, aired in Los Angeles. In the interview, Ferguson discussed her first major Hollywood audition, expressing her feelings about the intimidating casting director without any mention of Ryder.
The clip was edited to suggest that Ferguson overheard Ryder telling the Duffer Brothers she wanted “less scenes with Priah” due to Ferguson’s Instagram content. Reacting to the viral post, Ferguson stated, “It’s really sad that people will edit an interview of me that has no correlation to what this caption says. Please leave Winona alone!”
Ferguson further clarified in a response to a fan, “That’s not true. She never said that,” reinforcing her admiration for Ryder by stating, “Winona has been one of the most kindest people I’ve ever met since I’ve been working in this industry.”
Despite the uproar, Ryder has yet to publicly comment on the situation. BuzzFeed has reached out to Ryder’s representatives for clarification on the matter.
As this story continues to develop, fans and followers are encouraged to avoid spreading unverified claims. For those interested, further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
This incident highlights the power of social media in shaping narratives and the importance of verifying claims before sharing. What are your thoughts on the situation? Let us know in the comments below!
