Goldberg, who introduced Queen Latifah's moving musical tribute to Jones, previously said she had "no better friend" than the legendary musician, who died in 2024.

Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg have been speculated to have feuded throughout their careers, before going on stage at this year's Oscars.

Jones, who died in November at age 91, produced the movie and also wrote the score for the film, which was nominated for 11 Academy Awards at the 1986 ceremony