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The Color Purple cast: What everyone’s up to 40 years later

Even 40 years after its premiere, “The Color Purple” continues to have a significant cultural impact. The story opens with Celie, whose heartbreaking journey sets the tone for a tale of pain, ...
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Whoopi Goldberg Wrote a Letter to “The Color Purple”'s Author Before Being Cast in the Film: 'I Will Play Dirt on the Floor'

Whoopi Goldberg is looking back at her casting in The Color Purple. “I remember being elated that Whoopi got the lead,” Fishburn, 63, who played Swain, said of costar Goldberg, 69, who played lead ...
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H.E.R. Joins the Cast of' 'The Color Purple' Movie Musical

H.E.R. is gearing up for her big screen debut. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the award-winning artist has been cast in The Color Purple musical feature from Warner Bros. Studios. H.E.R. will ...
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‘The Color Purple’ Cast: What Everyone’s Up To 40 Years Later

As The Color Purple celebrates its 40th anniversary, the film remains a cultural cornerstone. We revisit the iconic story and find out what the cast is doing today. Even 40 years after its premiere, ...