Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson & Danielle Brooks Q&A 'The Color Purple' | SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Fantasia Barrino ('The Butler,' 'American Idol') Taraji P. Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' 'Hidden Figures') & Danielle Brooks ('Peacemaker', 'Orange is the New Black') shares stories from 'The Color Purple.' Moderated by Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair.
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[@kcb9408]

I hope folks are picking up what Taraji is putting down. That was powerful.

[@helenmroy1]

That's at any job we do that I know of .praying for us all ❤️ 🙏

[@rc_1477]

Absolutely! And it was so more impactful after seeing the entire interview and not just a clip of the part where she become emotional. So good!!

[@petalaeteuati2817]

Riight... she has always been my idol growing up and still is she deserves a bunch and more

[@TheRobirobster]

OK! Those were Masterclass lessons. I so appreciate her authenticity and her boldness - her courage. And yeah, she really does embody the best parts of what her character, Shug brought to the table. She is the older and wiser Shug having seen the world and learned the lessons. I’m so glad she is having this moment and season in her career. Now I can’t wait for her next performance / lesson :)

[@sheilacook8930]

Yassssss Taraji!!!

[@queenmakeedataylor6212]

This press tour is phenomenal!! They are dropping gems 💜💜💜. I love all of these women!!

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

Everybody and their mama is spotlighting and interviewing them. It's amazing to see.

[@jcanthony16]

I have watched almost every interview the they have done and I learn something new and I am empowered more every time! Such a brilliant cast

[@lukianafreeman993]

Me too

[@-kittystarplays-9223]

me too! every one - teacher off days lol

[@ladeelesha9824]

Same, and crying happy tears 🥹

[@ramonahaggins5203]

Taraji, I'm crying.

[@DnewNancy]

Wow! This brought tears to my eyes! The LOVE IN THIS ROOM! They are wonderful people inside - you can tell! Such a powerful Interview! I can’t wait to see the film 😊😊😊

[@tishamae8963]

same here, i'm sitting here crying now. That was so powerful. 😂😂😊

[@decarlathompson7631]

When Danielle said trust the process because sometimes what we imagine for ourselves is so small compared to what God has for u you spoke directly to me for some reason 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@BossLadeeTee-LilJeremyJ]

Amen💃🏽🙌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🔥♥️

[@lilearnie4502]

Amen i love this comment

[@ladeelesha9824]

I lost it🥹😭😭

[@jenniferaustin1363]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@mashanti_worldwide]

They have so many “coming to Jesus” moments. You KNOW the energy on that set was anointed and love-filled.

[@Steve-mp7by]

11:20 wow the look on Fantasia's face

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

A potent moment 😢... tearjerker!

[@desperatebrix]

Im drowning in my own tears. This wasnt an interview - THIS WAS WORSHIP ❤

[@gbrow3191]

Oh my God!!!! Tears. Thank u beautiful black queens!

[@_One1]

Danielle Brooks is one of my top favorite actors! She is beautiful and an inspiration to me!

[@MegaMrs2u]

Taraji is everyone's big sister that says all the things we want to say but we know mom will pop us but let her slide...😂

[@CJ-tj9uo]

When Fantasia said “You are the award!”….. I felt that! Good message for sure.

[@perryjones7771]

This version of the story better win at least one Oscar.

[@rorydouthard3636]

Whew! This was a wonderful conversation! The love and support they show towards each other is priceless. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@chichianyanwu3299]

Powerful hearing these lovely ladies talk about their experiences! Change is coming!

[@BossLadeeTee-LilJeremyJ]

Amen💃🏽🙌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽

[@timothyandsherryblair7688]

I have always loved Taraji! She’s so real and very relatable. The same for Fantasia, but Taraji carried the torch in this moment. Phenomenal woman.

[@sonjalittle2611]

I am going back looking at all the interviews and I pray everyone who can go see the Color Purple 🟣💜 and not be mad at Ms O or Ms T... God got this 🙏🏾🙏🙏🏽💯🔥🔥🔥

[@TheBobbyJarel]

This has been probably one of the best interviews. It was raw and honest. Love it.

[@jaylalindsey7380]

I love My Girl Danielle Brooks

[@daniellebsources]

me too ❤!!!

[@UnderNaps]

Watch out for this host y’all. Chris Murphy did a phenomenal job listening and directing the conversation. He made them comfortable and asked the questions that helped them not only create a deeper bond with each other through their answers but made me proud to witness this authentic conversation. It was a blessing to watch.

[@moshoodfattah3121]

True!!

[@Bridge3]

The beauty of The Color Purple Movie 2023 is that it is our own narrative; WE are telling our own story ourselves. 👍👍

[@helenmroy1]

These ladies are working it .❤

[@joangordon8225]

Omg..... as a dark-skinned woman I FELT this!!! Made me teary.... I am PROUD of my black sisters!!!!

[@dzg8937]

YES!!! I support my sisters!!

[@elvinbrown6343]

POWERFUL!!!!!! ❤

[@reginaluster9121]

Never forget..."What God has for you...is for you"...and nobody can take it away!

[@ebonybeechaum8523]

The love and the support for each other is so powerful

[@inesrodriguez876]

Taraji hit me ... deeply ! She's not only so talented ... she's a real one !!!✨💎✨Love you Taraji, Love you all Ladies ! 🥰Thank you SAG AFTRA Foundation for this precious and powerful podcast !!!t !!!✨💎✨

[@shanadee]

So inspiring to watch!! Thank you ladies!!!❤

[@ladeelesha9824]

I’ve been feeling a little uninspired the past few days. Watching these three ladies is so inspirational✨thank you ladies for being you and playing these roles💜 and dropping all those gems! Saving this to watch every time I’m feeling a little down…Continued blessings🙏🏽

[@shirleylynn323]

❤Taraji

[@tonioj6353]

Danielle Brooks is GORGEOUS ❤❤❤

[@daniellebsources]

❤❤

[@amirahgood8033]

Had me in tears, this is what TRUE sisterhood and support looks like. So happy for them and can't wait to see the movie! ❤

[@whitneyc5909]

Taraji Queen we love you! We love every one of you ladies!! This cast is just phenomenal!! I pray you all sweep the upcoming award season…you all deserve it!!!

[@monicasmith9215]

Thanks 2024 keep going on 🙌 😇 🙏

[@agorham4674]

Taraji, Taraji, Taraji...listen to her! She is the outspoken version of Prince😃

[@111marcie]

Oh yes she know the business!

[@edwardspriggs5076]

Wow, this interview was full of soul food.!

[@ajustice822]

Love this. Embrace the moment.. ❤

[@tammyprichard3956]

Taraji I Felt That Deep In My Soul…Keep Standing Beautiful Queen… God Didn’t Bring You This Far To Leave You💜💜💜💜

[@terridaniels9247]

If speaking from the heart was in Wikipedia it would have these 3 faces there. I already have my ticket and can't WAAAAIT to go and experience this what I know will be a PHENOMENAL movie. ❤❤❤

[@rachelhicks3507]

taraji is my favorite actress,in all you do,the color purple is off the hook you all did a great job,love you sister.

[@dynamicpisces]

What a great freaking interview!! Loved this movie!! Definitely going to see it again!!! Go Sistas🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@keyshield5777]

Excellent interview I was blessed by their stories so blessed thanks to Fantasia, Taraji, and Danielle!!!

[@mamabear5289]

I can listen to Fantasia all day her voice her disposition is just small but powerful

[@DnewNancy]

Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@kimbaynard2566]

Hey there ladies, I have a friends and family group...... Yes, I send greeting each day to a select few....... It reminds me to recognize the importance of keeping connections and checking in....... I am grateful for the humble hearts ..... I love knowing kindness is a strength to keep grooming...... Our world is very hostile to those who are African Descendants....... We were born just like these others..... We are special and yes, just as uniquely designed by god....... Yes! Hollywood, you need us and you need to pay us more than you believe we deserve ........ Let us tell our own stories ....... Again, ladies and others having parts in this production, I applaud you all...... SMILE

[@CWESTBROOK97]

Danielle in white is a dream 🖤🤍

[@angelahenry5049]

Taraji you got me crying ugly tears, thank you for sharing your stories and truth telling no matter what.

[@gennijackson3317]

Wow, it's crazy that I read the color purple years ago, and I was confused about reading it mainly because of the format. I've seen the first movie and was like I get it more now. But seeing these interviews makes me understand more, and I can't wait to see it. Proud of these women, I love seeing them on screens.

[@kl.8992]

I really wish the interviewer sat with Taraji’s words a bit longer instead of moving past it like that - this was powerful. Amazing conversation.

[@zurihall738]

All Queens 🎉

[@kimdodsonharris]

This was moving. I could just feel the emotions as each one spoke.

[@dovetales3]

When it’s your time to shine…..the lights are ready 🕯️🕯️🕯️💡💡💡

[@Bridge3]

I am COUNTING down to 2 MORE DAYS, on Christmas Day, opening day I will be in the movie theater having The Color Purple experience ! After watching all of the various interviews of the cast members, it feels like A MOVEMENT. It's POWERFUL ! 💪💪 Thank you Lord ! Speak to the people. 🙏

[@carlabrown1097]

These beautiful black women are all phenomenal and their words of wisdom are priceless. Collectively, they demonstrate how Queens operate with beauty and grace while supporting one another. Individually, they reveal themselves as the beautiful souls that each of them are. Danielle spoke spiritual truth. We must learn to “trust the process.” Taraji is the GOAT and we LOVE you, T, and all of your edginess 😂. Taraji’s reflection on Sug’s story was on point; there is always a root cause underneath the surface of every story. Fantasia is such an inspiration. I’m glad she is so open and willing to share her testimony to bless others. This is why God is elevating her even higher. May God continue to bless each of throughout your journey. 🙏🏾❤️

[@latisharandall6758]

This women's group conversation is so powerful that it is so true that may the Lord continue to bless each and every one of you. You all did such a beautiful job with the color purple movie. im going back to see the color purple movie with my friends as a group this movie the color purple is so inspirational and very powerful. I really enjoyed every monent watching it❤❤

[@sharond9577]

That was am amazing and powerful interview. Ladies your sisterhood is so beautiful. Taraji I was so touched and emotional by your words you are such a beautiful woman, and you deserve the best. Fantasia and Danielle I love you both💕 Keep shining your doing great!! God bless you all.

[@ovaapub]

WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My God I hope people can hear and see this conversation and grow from it! The movie had me and tears and did this!

[@tswizzle1367]

I just love them more n more as I keep watching interviews

[@tahjagaymon3812]

Beautiful interview! I love the gems. I needed this encouragement.

[@shuwanaleonard8095]

Whew, powerful interview with these ladies! Taraji keep speaking and blessing the masses! We appreciate you and the beautiful body of work /imprint you've left for others.

[@kekethomas1586]

This was touching. This was empowering. This hit the soul spiritually. This was worth watching. I thank you 3 beautiful black queens. God bless you all. Love you!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤❤

[@kivonshe]

I been crying at every interview! Im invested in different ways bc i study film/tv/production/actors n have been obsessed since a child

[@aarushkumar7052]

Love seeing amazing strong women stand up for each other and shine together!

[@brockingtonbj]

No she did not make me cry like that 😭

[@essieweekly9010]

Great interview ❤love the relationship the ladies have with each other🥰

[@AYarde-wr1ii]

Thank you for this interview, ladies! Experiences like this give the internet a good name. God knows I needed to this, and I can't wait to see the film!🙌🏾

[@VonThomas-py4sf]

Hallelujah from GENERATIONS OF US!!! YASSS TARAJI PREACH HENSON!!!

[@trueexclusives]

This was such an amazing interview!

[@lavadasmith1093]

Their interview is easy to watch because all 3 of them are well spoken ladies ❤

[@lavedadavis818]

MAGNIFICENT!!! Bravo Ladies!!!!!!!!!! I wish this was longer. They were dropping jewels left and right. I look forward to seeing this. Thanks SAG-AFTRA Foundation!!! More of this please!!!!!!!

[@BlancNoix14]

What an empowering conversation this was. These ladies are so beautiful!

[@PoetandProfessor]

Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing ladies. I can’t wait to see the movie in its newness!

[@1717Warrior1]

Ladies this is amazing… thank you for being so transparent and vulnerable…💜💜💜 Very endearing lessons. Thank you for sharing!

[@aniquashacole3448]

This ♥️♥️♥️

[@bright123321]

Saw the movie today…amazing! Thank you, thank you!

[@moniquegrayson5471]

Amen, I'm still here! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@onlyyenna]

I absolutely love this so much. The love and respect these women have, the way they celebrate each other and the wisdom they shared…I felt this. I have no aspirations of becoming an actor at all, but this was motivational on a different level.

[@The1KEKE77]

Taraji is so passionate!😢😊 and I LOVE IT!!! Let them know sister!!!

[@doriandavis9598]

thank you ladies💜

[@janicaross8162]

So powerful!!! Loved it!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@sondoshine]

Blessings to these most beautiful and talented ladies … they were humble but at the same time their words challenged and inspired!

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Excellent interview and panelists

[@LUXSHIT]

Im not crying dust got in my eyes😩

[@Tami-Shae]

I love their sister circle. This interview was moving. Congratulations on this accomplishment ladies!

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

Black Excellence at its finest. Fantasia has the gentlest spirit and speaking voice. ❤ Her husband hit the jackpot with her.

[@jamesmims2249]

Great video!

[@simoneabundance7641]

Taraji Henson is SPE🗣️KING some real knowledge!! I love it!!! Great interview & you have to listen! This is absolutely beautiful💜💫💜💫🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Luminousone_624]

I’ve noticed on these tours when oprah is not present Taraji is more vocal and herself.

[@iambrieyonnamonet]

Yes!!!!!! My soul is lifted!! Beautiful!!! 💜

[@Broughton1128]

*Powerful. Insightful. Necessary.* 💜💜💜

[@dakotac180]

These ladies are beautiful inside and out. I'm so excited to see and cry at this movie

[@AngieBLoveee]

I needed this ❤

[@kristageorge5811]

Amen Taraji speak the truth! ❤ its almost like they had to prove themselves even after proving themselves..........wow

[@shirnettethompson6493]

This was amazing !!

[@peggyosteen8454]

Yes she is absolutely right and she plays her role better than anyone else and more she is a Beast acting and singing so give her what she earned. ❤

[@clintonsooner8104]

Preach Taraji! Can't wait to see this film!

[@mama28syl]

Lord, I thank you for these women in this interview! Bless them for their honesty, transparency & love shown for the Sisterhood! Proud of you, Fantasia, Taraji & Danielle! God bless you all!!!!!

[@CoreHibb]

This is so great! Love these Women!🤎❤💜