Audra McDonald responds to Patti LuPone's "not a friend" comment

Audra McDonald responds to Patti LuPone's "not a friend" comment

In an interview with Gayle King, Audra McDonald addressed Patti LuPone’s remarks in The New Yorker, saying she’s unsure where the rift came from and hasn’t seen LuPone in over a decade.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
4/5
Analysis Summary:

The article appears mostly accurate based on the limited information provided and the available verification sources. The primary claim about Audra McDonald responding to Patti LuPone's comments is indirectly supported. There's minimal apparent bias, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** Audra McDonald addressed Patti LuPone's remarks in The New Yorker.
    • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim indirectly, mentioning Patti LuPone walking back comments about Audra McDonald.
  • Claim:** McDonald said she's unsure where the rift came from.
  • Fail to cover*: None of the provided sources directly confirm this statement.
  • Claim:** McDonald hasn't seen LuPone in over a decade.
  • Fail to cover*: None of the provided sources directly confirm this statement.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #2: "I Am Deeply Sorry": Patti LuPone Is Walking Back Her Comments About Audra. This supports the existence of a situation where LuPone made comments about McDonald, which McDonald is now responding to.
  • The other claims about McDonald's specific response (unsure of the rift, haven't seen LuPone in a decade) are not directly supported or contradicted by the provided sources.

Verification Sources Used

  1. www.yahoo.com
  2. www.buzzfeed.com