A new version of "The Color Purple" hits theaters on Monday, December 25. The movie is based on the novel by Alice Walker and the musical stage play of the same name. Here's how the cast compares to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Major spoilers for The Color Purple below. “I remember being on a set and looking around like, ‘Oh my God ...

Oprah Winfrey has come a long way since she played Sofia in the 1985 epic The Color Purple. Almost 40 years later, the celebrated TV personality and media mogul is basking in the anticipation of the ...

Oprah Winfrey says debuting in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 movie “The Color Purple” resulted in one of the most meaningful paychecks she’s ever earned. Winfrey sat down with Essence for a cover story ...

“This has a legacy—the book Alice Walker wrote, then our film version in 1985, then the musical in 2005 and again in 2015,” Winfrey said. “And now here we are. It just keeps evolving.” As she ...

The new musical adaptation of Alice Walker's book explores the romance between Shug and Celie, unlike Steven Spielberg's original 1985 film, which only featured a chaste kiss between the characters.

Oprah Winfrey surprised an emotional Brooks with the casting news. The forthcoming movie musical of "The Color Purple" has found its leading ladies. "American Idol" season 3 winner Fantasia will play ...