Oprah Winfrey's support for the documentary "Leaving Neverland" marked a significant turning point in her public perception among Michael Jackson fans. Critics noted that Winfrey, who once interviewed Jackson at Neverland, shifted to a stance of "believing the accusers" without the same level of scrutiny applied to white figures. Her involvement in a later-abandoned documentary about Russell Simmons further cemented her reputation among some as a detractor of high-profile black men.