The Stars Of 'The Color Purple' Attend L.A. Premiere
The Stars Of ‘The Color Purple’ Vibrantly Vibe Out On The Violet Carpet At Their Los Angeles Premiere
The producers and cast of The Color Purple pulled out all the stops at their Los Angeles purple carpet premiere Wednesday night!
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The film’s stars Colman Domingo and Fantasia Barrino looked incredible for their Los Angeles premiere — as they should! Colman plays Mister in the updated classic, while Fantasia is already getting major Oscar buzz for the reprisal of her Broadway role as Celie.
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Fantasia wore a black and white polka-dotted custom Sergio Hudson gown. We love it — what do you think? She completed the look with the royal touch of 7 stunning Simon G diamond pieces worth over $40,000.
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Danielle Brooks has also been getting some awards season buzz. She wore a hooded Nicholas Jebran gown.
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Taraji P. Henson went bold in a black and white sculpted Vlora Mustafa gown.
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Halle Bailey went with a crimson ruffly empire look. She recently thanked her true fans for her support.
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Young Celie Phylicia Pearl Mpasi’s dress paired a purple bodice with a yellow skirt. You likey?
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Gabi Wilson aka HER wore Pamella Roland to the premiere.
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Here’s another look at the film’s ‘Squeak’, looking super pretty in purple.
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Original The Color Purple star Margaret Avery was also on hand for the event.
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Both Shug Averys, Taraji P. Henson and Margaret Avery had a moment together that made this carpet one of our favorites.
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Ciara wore an all-white belly-baring Georges Hobeika look. We love the cape!
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David Alan Grier wore an eclectic look for the big event. We love him and he loves us, so if he wants to mix plaid prints with floral, we’re here for it!
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Blitz Bawazule wore purple from head to toe with a velvet hat, striped pants and boots, all in the royal color.
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Wayman and Micah outdid themselves, styling Colman Domingo for his big night.
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We were fortunate to see the film early, and we can tell you now that Corey Hawkins did his big one as Harpo.
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Executive Producer Oprah Winfrey wore Dolce & Gabbana for the big night
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Fatima Robinson looked lovely in lavender. We’re telling y’all now she outdid herself with the choreography!
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Taraji P. Henson scored praise from director Blitz Bawazule for her look.
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Oprah and Danielle Brooks loved up on author Alice Walker, the woman who started it all by penning her novel The Color Purple.
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The cast got giddy over Ciara’s gold-embellished bump! We love how engaged this cast was on the carpet. You can tell they really bonded behind the scenes!
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The film’s Harpo and Sophia, Corey Hawkins and Danielle Brooks, also paired up for carpet pics.
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Taraji showed Ciara’s bump big love!
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Young Celie Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Young Nettie Halle Bailey had their carpet moment too and we love to see it.
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A director’s relationship with their actors is so vital and both Danielle Brooks and Blitz Bazawule delivered bigtime!
Hit the flip for more from the non-cast members in attendance.
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Paula Abdul wore a burgundy floor-length body-hugging gown.
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Andra Day went all out with a purple sequinned Rahul Mishra look that included a big blossom over the bodice.
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Nicole Ari Parker went with a fringed magenta halter that had us wowed. What do you think about the gloves, though?
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Niecy Nash went all out with her purple sequins and fringe — all in the same shade of purple. We wanna know if this is a jumpsuit or two separate pieces — anyone know?
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Quinta Brunson looked sweet in a magenta velvet Rasario dress.
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Tyler Perry rocked out in an all-purple Tom Ford ‘fit alongside his bestie Oprah
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Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes-Roberts wore matching silver looks. Sarah is wearing a gunmetal python clutch by designer Michelle Wilhite.
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Dominique Fishback wore a navy Laquan Smith dress. We’ve never seen her go so sexy on the carpet before, but we love it!
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Mary Mary sisters, Tina and Erica Campbell, looked gorgeous as always
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David Oyelowo brought his purple dashiki out for the big night.
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Sy’rai Smith wore all black but still looked sweet. Brandy’s baby is really growing up!
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D-Nice and Jennifer Freeman made it a date night.
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Alicia Keys opted for an ethereal Iris Von Herpen gown with long Senegalese twists.
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Storm Reid went super sexy in a black Tony Ward cutout gown.
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Brandee Evans wore a red figure revealing Albina Adyla’s Bridal dress
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Angela Bassett wore an aubergine Gaurav Gupta sequin gown.
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Lupita Nyong’o opted for a sheer black number but still managed to look modest alongside her friend Alex Wolff.
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Here’s another look at Tyler Perry in his Tom Ford.
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Demi Singleton looks incredible in all black on the carpet. We’ve been loving watching her on Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
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Teyonah Parris showed out in a crystal embellished black gown.
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We were happy to see Raheem Devaughn on the carpet.
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Ariana DeBose wore a Laquan Smith suit.
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Chloe Bailey wore a sexy Cong Tri mesh gown with leather gloves
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Here’s a look at Chloe from the front.
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Niecy Nash made it a family night with wifey Jessica Betts and daughter Dia Nash
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Two of the most powerful producers in Hollywood, Stephen Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey, paired up on the carpet.
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Lupita Nyong’o snapped a selfie with Aba Arthur
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Oprah posted up with Niecy Nash and the fam.
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Danella Lane and Lil Rel Howery also brought their love to the premiere.
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Who were your favorite looks at The Color Purple L.A. premiere?
