People

Halle Bailey Says the 'Color Purple' Set Was 'Like Going to a Cookout': 'Felt Like a Family Reunion'

The actress said the "Color Purple" production was "beautifully Blackity Black" Michael Lee Simpson is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. His work has previously appeared in Entertainment Weekly, ...
Variety

Oprah Denies Taraji P. Henson Feud, Says ‘I Would Step In’ to Fix ‘Color Purple’ Set Issues Like No Food at Rehearsals: ‘I’m Not in Charge of the Budget’

“People are saying that I was not supporting Taraji,” Oprah told Entertainment Tonight. “Taraji will tell you herself that I’ve been the greatest champion of this film. Championing not only the behind ...
Entertainment Tonight

H.E.R. Shares Oprah Winfrey's Advice and Inspiration From 'The Color Purple' Set (Exclusive)

ET spoke with the singer and actress after her special performance at the 2023 ESPY Awards. If there's one thing H.E.R. is going to do, it's wow a crowd. The 26-year-old singer delivered a stunning ...
The Daily Beast

‘The Color Purple’ Cast Says Oprah Saved Them From Lousy Set Conditions

Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson and Grammy award-winning actress Danielle Brooks said they dealt with less-than-ideal working conditions while making T he Color Purple—until Oprah ...
New York Post

Oprah ‘corrected’ problems on new ‘The Color Purple’ set, stars say

They were seeing the color red. Actresses Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks have credited Oprah Winfrey for coming to their aid as the actresses described subpar conditions on the new “The Color ...