Fantasia Barrino shares why she was hesitant to accept the star part in "The Color Purple"

[@Kaay-vr8cr]

From one Celie to the next...❤

[@Myraalisa83]

Yess amazing

[@quanitaatkinson834]

❤

[@kd6884]

That’s exactly what I was thinking

[@kd6884]

❤

[@neshellmyers997]

Beautiful ❤

[@Tadashiisme]

Wow, the 1985 Cellie is talking to the 2023 Cellie! Amazing how art imitates life even after stardom! Wow! I always see people saying thanks for the likes (2.1k) on a comment that they made & now I know how that feels! 😘

[@squeint]

Isn't that something ❤

[@yvonnemaddox6610]

Love it❤❤

[@kimcannon9340]

I love it ❤

[@whyask9864]

Yes and rarely does Whoopi genuinely seem this happy to interview someone on this show.

[@Larry-qv6zh]

THIS IS GREAT TO SEE IT GIVES us hope😊!

[@essencenicole9731]

So glad Whoopi loves her some Fantasia.

[@mssocial9086]

Same! Beautiful exchange of wisdom.

[@cherryhiltonhaslanded8652]

Me2 but I don’t like Oprah Winfrey I think she’s fake

[@rosettajones1161]

I picked that up to that Whoopi really likes and respects Fantasia. She admires her and Fantasia has a humble spirit and beautiful. A genuine young lady.

[@Bantuqueen01]

@@cherryhiltonhaslanded8652who cares??😳

[@pjmoneybags2780]

​@@cherryhiltonhaslanded8652Why would she bother being fake for who? What would be the purpose? She doesn't need to do that. I don't think she is fake at all. She has so much to help & honor people. She's done the beautiful special legends ball, gospel brunches for her idles like celebrity black women & men in a beautiful way that no one else has ever bothered to, they were very wonderful. She puts out a lot of inspirational positive messages, no negativity have I heard from her mouth. None of her haters have ever even thought about doing all that she's done to help others. Oprah has always had a down to earth, great personality not fake she is herself, she doesn't pretend and imo is someone who is an inspiration to have accomplished all she has coming from a painful past. I don't care how good a person you are & none of us are perfect, some people are always going to have something negative to say about you for whatever reason. Most of the negativity people post on social media about a lot of celebrities is only based on one thing & that's not truth it's about what lies & evil things they can make up & say to get hits so they can get to make a few coins.

[@Dr.DellPhD]

Great seeing Whoopi & Fantasia "Our Celie"

[@PenelopeTrisha]

❤😊

[@erikabowers7827]

OMG I watched this an didn’t even get that 😱😱😱

[@touchelawson7858]

Yes indeed!!

[@neshellmyers997]

4 ever❤

[@sharlenehammond8997]

Whoopi looks beautiful. Her face is so full, and I love her. C❤olor purple 💜 one of my favorite films❤❤❤

[@PenelopeTrisha]

💯♥️

[@bridgetanderson360]

Yes Whoopi looks very good her skin is so smooth looking, she's really a beautiful woman ❤

[@lynnewade7758]

She looks absolutely stunning!!!

[@cass_sorrel]

shes gorgeous. 🤩❤️

[@juanitabrock801]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@kathreeauguste9391]

How can you not love Tasia ❤❤❤❤such grace, poise, class, humility.

[@Tmarie25624]

Yaas perfectly stated😊

[@aquillah4722]

🙏🏽💕Don't forget her "humbleness" 😉

[@margaretmisher6350]

Girl I just wrote the same thing this young lady is beautiful ❤️

[@BarbaraBrown-j9u]

Well Said ❤

[@SandraAlexander-xi5lb]

Exactly. Such a lady of class.👑🖤🤎👑

[@riselle1]

Her voice is so sweet.

[@SandraAlexander-xi5lb]

YES👑

[@carlabullock8681]

I LOVE YOU FANTASIA!!! YOU ARE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL, CARING, LOVING, HUMBLE AND TALENTED YOUNG LADY!!!! ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Gloria-dr9jo]

I second that.... I LOVE ME SOME FANTASIA❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rubytuesday9831]

Beautiful Queen with a Beautiful Soul Fantasia ❤

[@amygee778]

She is perfect for the role. I can't wait to see this film. The color purple has been one of my favorites for a long time.

[@goldengirl478]

Take some Kleenex with you. It will bring you to tears😢

[@stellashepard5143]

I was taking my daughter but musicals turned us off😢

[@shamf9672]

@@stellashepard5143sameeeeeeeeeee I think ima wait until it comes out so I can skip all of that. The color purple is my favorite movie and book, but when I seen that it was a musical I was sad as hell.

[@dmills06]

@@stellashepard5143it was better than what I thought…I thought it was straight musical. I would go anyway! As a man almost had me shed one or two😢

[@theuntouchablegirlkysieisc599]

Ms "Fantastic Fantasia" has that aura that draws everyone to her!

[@marymany9696]

Her voice is soothing 😊 soft spoken

[@jasmineburgess9029]

Fantasia sings even when she’s just having a speaking conversation. Such a beautiful mesmerizing voice she has.

[@PenelopeTrisha]

Whoopi and Fantasia BOTH are BEAUTIFUL inside and out ‼️💯♥️

[@jeniferprince7690]

Yes, Yes! All our hard working women in Hollywood 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@sparkleinyoureyes8259]

My she had mature so much !! Congrats to Fantasia!! I can’t wait to see this film!! ❤

[@evelyn7881]

I just saw it. SHE IS GOING TO GET AN OSCAR NOMINATION. WATCH!❤

[@Doritheexplori]

And got all of the leeches from around her. I was too young to remember all of the drama but the things I do remember, everyone turned on her after her going broke twice and then abandoning the play. I'm so proud of her.

[@elladonjohnson5344]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊​@@evelyn7881

[@sburgess1974]

All these beautiful ladies!!!!

[@nancycobb342]

Thanku Taraji for supporting and having Fantasia back❤

[@audreyfreeman4208]

These beautiful black women make me feel so proud to be black. Even though I am not famous, I am in the group and it applies to me. Their lives are beautiful❤

[@ladyindaroom]

I seen the Movie “The Color Purple” Fantasia thank you for helping me totally understand there is way more to my life than being a single mother💜 Gym here I come, abs some other things too! I’m going to start living again. My children are 19 and 20, I’m even a new grandmother. Fantasia you have helped me find vision and purpose again.

[@novee2961]

You can do it 💐 🌹 🌸 🙏

[@whyme8580]

❤❤❤

[@brendar3324]

Well said Tasia! ❤

[@paigeaustin7107]

I love this so much!!!!❤ #FantasiaForever

[@waynesmallwood2466]

Even when she talks she's singing🎉🎉.. Oprah knew she was the only one that could play the roll❤❤❤❤

[@christinafoster8746]

Baby girl, its your time to shine!!! we all love you here❤ you DESERVE this!!!❤❤❤

[@skating43]

The first Color Purple aired 38 years ago. WOW! This is history. I've watched the Color Purple over and over again, and I definitely will go see the one opening today, 12/25/2023💜💜💜

[@KarenKSmith-tm2kp]

Honestly it's a classic and should not have been made over.

[@kantricedorsey8142]

@@KarenKSmith-tm2kp ...and why is that? The remake is AMAZING!

[@amaj_lex]

​​@@KarenKSmith-tm2kpi actually agree. People will compare and the original will always come on top. A movie like this shoulda been left alone

[@kantricedorsey8142]

And I think that's what makes it awesome for this new adaption. It shares the story from a different perspective, and I loved every minute of it. Plus this generation will have a piece of the movie in their lifetime!

[@KarenKSmith-tm2kp]

@@amaj_lex THANK YOU 🎯

[@goldengirl478]

Whoopi, girl you are glowing!! Look so good! Fantasia and all the cast from color purple blew me away!! Awesome!!

[@Julie-l1s2n]

The Color Purple will Always be Top of my list of Favorite movies. Love you Whoopi Goldberg.

[@Lovenik77]

Such a heartwarming moment to watch these two phenomenal artists talk!❤

[@kimberlyjones2749]

Proud of you all. Taraji is standing strong and speaking our truth!! Fantasia...my GOD Fantasia!! GOD is doing a great work in you. You are a living testimony of what GOD can and will do!! Ladies, let GOD continue to use you!!! You all fill my heart with pride!! #GODmymanager #blackgirlmagic #andstillirise

[@BarbaraBrown-j9u]

Amen ❤Kim

[@THEWISEMIND8]

I love your comments!

[@la-quandanorwood5158]

So well spoken. This really hit home for me.

[@barbarosasmith9457]

Congratulations Fantasia keep up the good work. God bless you.🎉🎊🌹💐❤️🙏🏽

[@jsta9713]

Fantasia, your voice just gives me peace. Reminds me not to let anyone take my peace. You are truly an idol.💜

[@wenforya]

Fantasia is Life Imitating Art! After seeing both films, I cried and it was almost like witnessing Fantasia’s rebirth after knowing “a little” about her life story. She played her role just as Whoopi played it years ago. I’m so happy to see them both in each others presence and The Color Purple will forever be my favorite movie. Shout out to ALL the Queens and Kings who played a role, big or small. They told a story that many of us can relate to. #stillhere🙋🏾‍♀️

[@donnastundahl8657]

I absolutely love this musical Color Purple. It is Oscar worthy. The ending was so beautiful it made me cry. I will see this again since it was so good!

[@courtnaesmith6198]

I love this level of introspection and evolution. This is definitely the type of connection and respect all actors/actresses should take into account when portraying such a multi dimentional character.

[@Linda-qz4kp]

I love her. She's so Bold and the Beautiful. God please continue to carry and bless her!

[@angelchrista930]

Fantasia is magical to me!Her beauty and her talent!

[@jbyanx]

One greatful woman, humble too. Always remembers where she came from, open to all her mistakes, and all that happened to her, and shares she's in a great place now.

[@stephanierouse4458]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elyse443]

Look how happy and beautiful Fantasia looks. You can tell she is in a good place in her life.

[@lasona-t2z]

❤Stand Strong and Firm Fantasia. I can't wait to see the movie. Great Job! Keep the Faith.

[@MsLadyT1246]

The movie is good and you will cry.

[@namewithheldnamewithheld2725]

Whoopi has one of the best smiles ever and i always loved her hair.💐

[@papalegbasson2447]

I purchased my ticket and I can't wait to see it.😊😊😊

[@cheritalashea373]

My two favorite ppl Whoopi and Fantasia. ❤❤❤

[@Gloria-dr9jo]

I love it when she said.." I'm not that girl anymore."❤❤

[@chicarobertson4706]

Fantasia is one of my favorite people. This woman came from not being able to read to where she is now.

[@LaToyaBinns-q6y]

Similar to her character....and Celie ended up a successful business woman by the end of the movie, like Tasia! Love thissss!!❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@Kassidee_Skyye]

Her sweet voice is everything. ❤

[@feleciathomas4245]

Fantasia is absolutely BEAUTIFUL spiritually and physically. I LOVE her so much and I am OVERJOYED with what the Lord has done for her!!!

[@stephanierouse4458]

Absolutely 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@tucun2]

Beautiful movie……loved the addition of musical numbers…added such richness to the story. Award winning performance by Fantasia. Don’t miss this movie!

[@summerair9072]

Beautifully said Fantasia God has carried you through it all growth Peace and eloquency is your Beautiful light #ICU

[@ritacrowder3815]

Much love for you, your journey, where u been, where u r, and where u are yet to go. YOUR words, your wisdom, your heart ❤️, and your spirit are amazing.❤ Dopeeee, and look at u now. !!!!

[@AltheaHenry-y7i]

Fantasia was the one to act this Roll cause she been through so much like Cellie so she nailed this amazing part on Broadway Congratulation we all so proud of you God love you keep up the good works 🙏❤️

[@misspoint_2501]

Whoppie looks great her skin is gorgeous she has gotten older and looks amazing ❤

[@Priscilla-jc2dp]

Fan Couldn't have Worded any better ,She was Facially Emotional, i saw the Tears in Whoopis Eyes Remember Whoopi was the first So Her comments towards Whoopi was so Wordless, with honor and Love to whoopi Look at Whoopi Now I started to Cry😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 I know it won't be easy to play that Roll on screen, and she has many of the Most Supported women Around her Look 👀👀 to the left of her

[@doriswilson4648]

Look at the Cellie’s now! Both of them.

[@missd8760]

Beautifully said❤❤❤❤

[@naezil1964]

Fantasia is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND Her makeup is ALWAYS STUNNING!❤❤❤💯

[@RobetteRodgers-dq2vl]

This Sisterly (if there's such a word) dialogue between the QUEENS. SUCH GENUINE RESPECT APPRECIATION AND HONOR. ESPECIALLY IN A CLIMATE THAT'S THE OPPOSITE. REAL SOUL FOOD. PHO REAL 🎉❤

[@EbonyCurley-jd2ln]

I totally appreciate this because her walk definitely wasn't easy Yo Go Girl❤

[@latashamichelle6657]

Luv the explanation Fantasia gave. Such a beautiful Gem 💎 that shines bright in the earth!

[@rucrazybubba9805]

Mrs.Fantasia you are so gracious and kind there is no other that can come close to your heavenly soul.God Bless you sweetheart and May you always have 💗 and happiness 😊

[@chill3113]

😍Go Go Fantasia, you handled that response very well sister Gurrrrrrl! I love ❤️ the color purple & I always loved ❤you! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@bria1660]

Fantasia is beautiful, talented and so real. She is one of the best R&B singers out there today.

[@samanthaburton7241]

I was on Broadway 🎭 in 2007 and I will be in the Theater for 2023 !

[@evelynfinch7747]

Yes!! Love these ladies.

[@jeanettelewis9997]

Fantasia is beautiful ❤ and talented woman.

[@kareemagreen724]

Go see this film. It was amazing. Fantasia nailed it. This film moved me so. I saw a lot of me in this film. It was so freaking good. You go thru so many emotions watching this film. Go see it ASAP

[@LGnLA]

Ditto!!!!!💯💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@brownbeauty39]

Beautiful ladies and Congratulations to you all💜💫💜💫💜💫💫💜💫💫💜💫💫💜

[@laureenejackson1441]

Dear Fantasia: You are amazing. You are so extraordinary.

[@mususankoh6035]

Beautiful 🙏🏿❤️

[@lastingdiamond1738]

So proud of you Fantasha So happy 😀 for you. May you continue to be successful and blessed on your journey .

[@wms5253]

Wow look at Fantasia such growth so happy for her❤

[@VivianFlowers1]

Yeah she's changed..

[@One-Of-One_01]

Fantasia did an amazing job with this film. She brought me to tears singing when her character realizes her worth, when Celie knows that she is beautiful ...😢 go see the film Whoopi is in the film too...it was nice to see her interact with Celie

[@rosettajones1161]

If Whoopi is in the film I wonder why they didn't advertise it or at least address that she was a part of ot it?

[@PennieJones-w2w]

All of u beautiful ,very talented and black women did an AMAZING job 🥰 I love u all❤❤❤❤

[@melvinabennett156]

Love her so much ❤️ 💕

[@lesterrichard2264]

Her life story in the light😊

[@jeremiahoutcast6703]

I ❤❤❤❤ her voice

[@SophiaPerkins-jk8vx]

Fantasia is beautiful inside and out ❤️

[@Auvibee]

She was though! They played their roles so well! It’s a wonderful movie!

[@BlackLightOracle]

I LOVE THESE Bonds that are developing!!!

[@julietpaden6025]

Fantasia is so beautiful and smart❤

[@Rainbowsun1]

She did an EXCELLENT job. Going again to see it again

[@queenkeesh8660]

Her voice so light n babyish😊

[@feliciewells]

I saw Color Purple Christmas day. Best movie ever!! The whole cast was frfr off the chain. On point. 💯💯💯

[@nekiachambers5602]

Can't wait to see this movie tomorrow 🎉❤with my sister its our childhood favorite movie 🎉😊❤

[@therealmamabeardontcare]

I love me some Fantasia I tell u❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@prettybrowneyes1213]

Amen, she went through alit if things, look at her now, and still holding it down.❤❤❤❤ Beautiful, bold, strong.

[@theresssimmons7531]

That wonderful ❤

[@patriciaradji1573]

My Sister is on fire . We love you fantasia ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bianca2011d]

❤❤❤❤ It was an amazing film

[@mariaturner7850]

Hello ladies of tge View & my Whoppi Fantasia is so Amazing Congratulations to you & the Cast I can't wait to see The Color Purple Beautiful & BLESSINGS LOve you guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🥰🥰🥰🥲🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@stephanieparker9520]

Beautiful cast phemonenal ladies right here!!!!✨🖤🖤🖤🖤can’t wait to see the movie🔥🔥🔥🔥God bless

[@tarahardy26]

I went tonight n it was amazing and I didnt know Whoopi was going to be in it🤔what a pleasant surprise!!!

[@Lady4_18]

This is your season 🎶 for grace🎶 for favor🎶

[@michaelchristmas8760]

HERE COMES THE TRUTH... MRS. FANTASIA , IS GLOWING, SO SHINY LIKE A DIAMOND , 💎 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL LOOK AT THIS HEBREW WOMEN, BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK UPON. AND THANK YOU FATHER 🙏 FOR THIS YOUNG WOMAN OF THE MOST HIGH 🙏

[@DOLLABILLDETROIT313]

I Love this for Fantasia!!!

[@TheSassitude]

I like Fantasia. Every time I see her in interviews, it's like seeing her for the first time. She's articulate and worldly. She lets her experiences inform her. She's not loud, but she's not a shrinking vioet. She's quite sociable yet gentle in manner. She's just present and draws you in. She's definitely a fascinating person. I also like her speaking voice, very cute and ladylike.

[@debbiemunroe5591]

I love you Fantasia, she's clever and she knows what she wants.. Let God guide you, I know you can do it! ❤❤🙏🙏🏽

[@EC-jk4wv]

The evolution of Fantasia has been miraculous and is a testament to life is never over but a test. She is a superstar and a woman with a unique testimony to share. It’s your time so enjoy it and continue to evolve, blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@angelineinman8791]

Amen, That's how I feel just like a Ellie but I'm coming out on TOP!!!!! 🙏🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💃🏽💯💃🏽💯💯💯

[@ceceliajohnson66]

Very beautiful ❤❤❤

[@teetalks7214]

Beautiful soul!

[@HopeLovePeace2109]

Yes girl🎉❤❤❤❤❤🎉felt that ❤