Actor Taraji P. Henson talks inspirations for her role in "The Color Purple"

Academy Award-nominee and Golden Globe-winning actor Taraji P. Henson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the highly-anticipated musical adaptation of "The Color Purple." Henson shares what it was like to play the sultry singer Shug Avery.
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Watch the interviews with “The Color Purple” producer Oprah Winfrey and castmates Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino Taylor and Corey Hawkins: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGWygq2hhd97hLc

[@user8ene]

Does she even understand how gifted she is? I love when they cast this woman. It's a joy to watch her not just embody but take her roles beyond. Incredible talent and we love her!

[@digthewarmth]

She knows :)

[@dalskyguy]

Love her!!! Her spirit, her realness is always refreshing, AND she’s beautiful inside and out!

[@Philly4Really]

I have loved Taraji since I very first saw her in 2001. How beautiful, real, and humble she still is. It makes me so sad to get the sense that she is not used to the compliments the dude paid her. She seemed truly appreciative and like she doesn't hear those things as much as she should. Taraji - we love you. You are, always have been, and always will be so talented, incredibly beautiful, intelligent, and a massive light for this dark world. I can atleast speak for myself in saying I hold you so highly and I will always be a fan of yours love! I've seen every single project you've worked on, numerous times and look forward to all of your future successes just as much as I did your previous ones!! ❤

[@lyndawaters515]

Taraji deserves an award for the role of Shug Avery “The Color Purple” 🏆💜💜👏🏽👏🏽💜💜

[@marlvynezhuwau4164]

You can see she’s tired… but she’s keeping it together. All the traveling, the press, the interviews etc must be physically draining

[@adrina911]

I thought it was just me, I noticed that right away. She put all that work into the movie and she didn’t get paid what she is deserve. She’s actually considering quitting the business because they pay you next to nothing especially for black actors. It’s terrible and our entertainers work extremely hard.

[@StephanieShaffer-me9sc]

We all get tired 😩 at some point 👉🏾,just don't give up. That's my motto in life!🎉

[@theresatoomer5578]

Hoping that Taraji gets her Oscar. She is always a hard worker in the movie industry.

[@Tyrone9969]

Taraji is such a force! She motivates and inspires me and I'm a man. May all of Gods goodness and mercy envelop you and the angels of heaven ascend and descend upon you In Jesus name,💜🕊️💜🕊️ Amen

[@lyd2868]

Taraji played her part in this movie/musical. Much respect to her. Don't watch any previews. I just watched the screening last week 👌🏿🧡

[@sammiig]

Yes you said it Best…She is INCREDIBLE talent with a warming personality.

[@nedrawilliams6657]

I love this lady what a great talent!

[@LatinaStarling]

The Movie is a classic. Christmas Day will be even more special 💜💜

[@ruffinarector541]

Luv love luv her!!! She is the real deal!!! Absolutely Phenomenal!!!

[@briannawilliams1299]

Taraji P. Henson will go down in history as one of the best actresses. Her longevity and consistency throughout the years has amazing to see. I saw “The Color Purple” yesterday and I couldn’t imagine anyone else playing this larger than life personality of Shug Avery. She played the mess out of the role as I expected.

[@holyghostinthehills5567]

That is powerful “your children are a reason to keep going not quitting” love it

[@saundrabrown-um1xs]

I'm here for Taraji P Henson hairstyle 🥰

[@user-ff5vt2lu8v]

Taraji is very talented and I know she will be fantastic playing Suge Avery . Wishing her all the best !

[@traceylennon1204]

This woman is phenomenal her perspective is second to none!!!

[@jolyfrye1871]

I 💜d the movie 🎥..... Hopefully the musical will live up 2 the hype.

[@lyndawaters515]

The Color Purple 💜Awesome Choice Taraji The Role Of Shug Avery 💜👏🏽💜👏🏽💜

[@ChristianSongs6]

*To Whoever reading this, I pray that God visit your home with healing, blessings and miracles. Amen.💕*

[@essencewilliams7973]

Love her! Wish her the best ❤❤

[@dakotac180]

She's so beautiful, I'm so excited to see this movie.

[@No1lkme]

At 6:48 Oh! My Goodness... Taraji ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@user-bn6hc3ei3u]

Wow! She's brilliant- so talented!

[@pernithahearne2749]

I love Taraji she is such a beautiful soul.I like her realness.

[@cherrydeleon9646]

Congratulations Taraji. Your old EMPIRE fan. Greetings 🇯🇲

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Can't wait to see it! ❤️

[@lyndawaters515]

Amazing Actress I Love All Her Work 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@kdgem9354]

LOVE HER SO MUCH!!! So dang GORGEOUS inside n out incredibly talented hands down 💚🧡💜😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@Liy___444]

She’s amazing

[@marshahinson6930]

I love that they are wearing purple!

[@sipnog3528]

Woow that is great Taraji. She did Empire exremely well too.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

I can't wait to see this movie. Patiently waiting in Holland.

[@wms5253]

Taraji👏👌❤️

[@robertcanada5106]

She should have all the accolades. She's amazing.

[@brendamiller6563]

Blessings to Ms. HINSON SHE IS SO LOVED BY ME. GOD WILL CONTINUE TO BLES HER. I THANK HER FOR HER MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION. SHARING HER BLESSINGD WITH OTHERS

[@kristyanderson2453]

Sister you rock and queen love you chick ❤❤❤you don't know me but you're a beautiful woman and blessing lady 💖💕

[@tamikabutler3829]

Love Taraji ❤

[@Bridge3]

Don't quit; Never give up. 🙏

[@janicescott-pair97]

She is beautifully talented. 😊

[@newsteps3876]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Love Ms. Henson!!!!!!!

[@monaramsey5714]

LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cynthiahoggatt6911]

She was one of the best in the game❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenmorgan8900]

Love the sprit🙌🏾♍️Tell me something I’m not going to do👏👏👏

[@1717Warrior1]

Go Taraji!!!

[@brittsavage7982]

Incredible God gifted talent person!

[@JudithSbragia-tl7lq]

Love this woman. Have watched "Hidden Figures" whenever I can. She is amazing!!!

[@cherrydeleon9646]

I'm happy she's casted. Beautiful & talented.

[@iamRegiG]

Told y’all she was gone surprise people with this role

[@brendagordon4600]

Very talented

[@KeebasWorld]

I can’t wait for Christmas! These ladies are going to be awesome. I went to see Fantasia on Broadway many years ago and she was absolutely fantastic! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@jeanneparadise8200]

Can't wait to see this!!!

[@workingthrumyissues]

Glad she's playing Suge Avery!!❤

[@vibiify]

A treasure!

[@joselynjolivet7694]

The revival of The Color Purple is great. Its focus is not on melancholy themes like men's abuse of woman. Instead, the movie's focus is on the triump over such hurdles in black women's lives. These charcters have grown larger than life. It is a celebration of black women through song, dance, and theatre. Thanks to Taraji, Fantasia and all the actresses and actors who brought this wondrous play back to life.❤❤❤

[@mr.benchpress1633]

Nah nothing beats the original

[@unnikrishnannamboodiricr7458]

I likr yput role im the playboy❤

[@cherrydeleon9646]

LOL, I agree 👍 💯 🙆‍♀️ she didn't need the plastic surgery. She was beautiful as ever. Strong lady tho' she's a lady unlike most of them.

[@user-pq3px9gm7e]

Her hair is pretty

[@ATSSTV1]

He ain’t drop that old legendary flip phone, The baby nor that good ole Newport….Now that’s what you call multitasking at it’s fuck’n best….

[@StephanieShaffer-me9sc]

You go girl 🎉! Handle your business and take care of home 🏠.

[@djay1150]

I "love" Taraji, but trying to compare what they sang about back then , to what "these girls of today" are singing , asTaraji put it...Can't compare. Why: because anything Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey or anyone else from that era did not have the different avenues to reach the masses. Ex: Social media, etc. The influence of these singers today is greater because of the media outlets, today.

[@ajhomeawayfromhome3630]

Haven’t seen it yet but I’m sure you were fantastic! The plastic surgery was not necessary you were beautiful w/out it.

[@TG-hf1gx]

We have the triumph of The Color Purple movie/musical & the tragedy of 215 bodies found behind a police station in mississippi... Happy MLK Day😔

[@digthewarmth]

Is it just me, or do the clips from The Color Purple look really dark? I can hardly see the actors. I thought it might be for storytelling purposes in another scene, but the lighting is dark here too. I hope I can see the scenes well in theaters.

[@sheritacotten5293]

Why a remake?💔🥲

[@robertcanada5106]

It's technically not a remake.

[@barbarawilliams2206]

Is that really Taraji? She looks so different.

[@alexandrajackson8498]

It's called "aging." She's over 50.

[@cherrydeleon9646]

What are the guy's wearing? Please father 👨 👩‍🍼

[@kisha4040]

Those men look ridiculous.

[@joannlacy2276]

These men are working it!!! Luv Nate😊

[@BNelly901]

Actress! Not actor! Please put some respect on sis' womanhood 😊

[@honeydominicans-ok8jx]

Taraji P. Henson had plastic surgery

[@alexandrajackson8498]

No she's aging naturally. She's 50+ and she's looking like her mother.

[@daddygrace253]

I am sick of hearing about The Color Purple. I saw the play at the Kennedy Center years ago.

[@barbaragainer9000]

Love Taraji.....but what the hell does Nate have on.