Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks talk ‘The Color Purple,’ family life

Golden Globe nominees Fantasia Barrino Taylor and Danielle Brooks join Hoda & Jenna to talk about their roles in the latest adaption of “The Color Purple” and their excitement around its release. Brooks opens up about what it was like to have her daughter see her in the movie and Barrino Taylor shares her journey going back to college and studying to be a sommelier.
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[@djm2985]

The way they worship Jesus in public and don't care if it makes people uncomfortable is simply beautiful and it's what God wants. Congratulations ladies on your nomination! God bless you

[@antinciafoster7979]

Amen

[@rettatv4393]

If they don’t feel something, I mean anything when that happens baby you filled with something else because how can you not be moved!!!

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

83likes for some nonsense🤦🏿‍♀️ why in the world would believing in a higher power make someone uncomfortable? Y'all make new crap up everyday. maybe it's cause you and these fake christians use terms like "worship" no one has to worship anything or anyone all you have to do is believe🙌🏿

[@tamekarussell9417]

God deserves all the glory!!!

[@princessrucker4966]

Yessss!!! All Glory to God!!

[@seanscommentary]

Fantasia and Danielle have genuine chemistry and friendship and are so likeable. Two Carolina women.❤❤❤

[@antinciafoster7979]

You can tell they have a awesome friendship ❤

[@leatricemoore6507]

Born and Raised Carolina woman, and this is the southern hospitality that shows through

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

Both from small towns in the Carolinas too

[@naturaloutlaw5399]

Our Carolina girls💕🤎

[@vadapowell8111]

Fantasia is such an inspiration to me!! She stands so tall in her story because she's so real. I just love her!!

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

I'm so godly proud of her. So inspiring!

[@Judzine0777]

Day 1 fan

[@Im_LaurenB]

Their blend is everything!! I had to throw in the tenor while they sang 🙌🏾🙌🏾. I have always loved Fantasia. It doesn't take much for her to take us to church, and I'm here for it!

[@blind_t2]

come on tenor! make that lil choir!

[@Im_LaurenB]

@@blind_t2 😅 period

[@sonofthunder1983]

me too LOL!!!

[@AirOnTheAir]

Chyyyy me too!! I was harmonizing with them!!👏🏾🤣

[@Im_LaurenB]

@@AirOnTheAir 😂 riiiighhttt

[@terrymiles746]

Love it, love it. When they looked at each other. Danielle started that Alto melody and Fantasia popped the top on Sparano, locked in on the 2nd note. They both closed their eyes. It was done! Church began! The harmony, texture, color and blend. 👐🏾 they kill't it.

[@brentdavis8404]

Beautiful Queens! 👏🏽💯 The Tone & Harmony! Now Fantasia & Danielle must give us a full duet! 🙏🏽😢

[@kashundaisom2300]

I just love them both....they deserve everything and more....get ready girls it's your time...

[@antinciafoster7979]

Amen

[@NiaStephensMobley]

Yaaaasss! This!

[@Jrock_Loves_Acting]

FANTASIA & DANIELLE NEED TO DO A COVER VERSION OF “LET GO”! Baby, they brought Jena & Hoda all the way in. They was enjoying that singing

[@IAmRose218]

Hoda and Jenna lost it and I love it! Fantasia and Danielle are amazing!

[@camillebanks3676]

When Fantasia raised that arm up...she was about to go in!!!🥰🙌🙌 Their voices blended so well! Sing Danielle!! I just love them both!💖💕💕

[@bubbyu77]

Danielle will walk with the Oscar. And it will be for all of the women who went home empty handed with the first film. Seriously! The power of this movie’s legacy is in those fine performances back in the mid 80’s. It will happen. It has to happen, because she is that talented.

[@yshuff7603]

I am in TEARS watching Queen Fantasia & Queen Danielle with their singing and their beautiful connection on a whole! Their energy and vibe is everything!! Much congrats on their nominations as well! Hoda & Jenna... great interview Ladies!❤❤❤❤

[@user-en1zc5vd6y]

Jenna is also of us crying after listening to these wonderful women

[@ahinson165]

She definitely is all of us…her left eyelash was holding on to Gods’ promise😂😂😂😂.

[@hoperobinson8218]

The blend of their voices was simply amazing! Step into your session Fantasia! It's your time! Congratulations to you both 💜💜💜

[@mdoz730]

Fantasia jumping right into the harmony was amazing! I love these two so much

[@dustinkenney644]

that high harmony! and their blend is so great on so many levels.

[@tenise2851]

Besides the fact that they are absolutely inspiring, I enjoyed the shout out to Anita Phillips, Fantasia’s therapist. She is amazing.

[@sherrilivingston2478]

Yes that was real cool.

[@torrancewilliams4961]

This Interview!!! Wow man. One of thee Best for these ladies during their Color Tour. I have to give it to the interviewers. They really took hold of this interview and really got it. ❤

[@fionnafaulk]

Yes, this interview was wonderful.

[@mac609]

These beautiful brown Queens had me crying! Congratulations on their success! Well deserved! ❤

[@copperbeardedking1919]

Thank you brown ❤❤❤

[@purposedpatience6597]

And this is why I love Fantasia. She truly never forgets God❤ She speaks and sings from her soul❤️🔥

[@MsDeeAnn]

In tears 😢 😭....I love this!! Praise God...this was so good.

[@sassyx2048]

Love how Hoda and Jena act like school kids hanging on to their every word totally in awe of them. Love that about them. Great chemistry and they seem authentic and real and show genuine love for their guests. Great job ladies.

[@nateministriestruechildofg3835]

TASIA AND DANIEL!!!!!! WHOA!! WE NEEDS A DUET!! NATURAL TALENT!!! PERFECT PITCH!!! SING LADIES!!

[@reneishabrooks5187]

I love that Tyler Perry helps out Fantasia and the ending with them singing was beautiful.

[@dzg8937]

Tyler and Patti Labelle.

[@sadecoleman9345]

Queen Danielle and Fantasia, this was simply beautiful to watch. May God continue to order your steps and wishing both of you much success within your careers.

[@joliegeo8277]

I was not ready for that. They sang my song. I was over here in tears. Congrats to both of these ladies. I can’t wait to see the movie.

[@beautystarr1750]

Who sings this song ? Artist

[@blind_t2]

whenever Tasia does a concert, imma need her to bring Danielle up for her gospel set on that baby. the way they finna straight up take it to church.

[@adrianarnold1239]

Jenna is around everybody and we just love her

[@vernabrazelton6739]

After hearing their journeys during the interview, then hearing them sing Let Go and Let God has me in 😢😢😢😢😢!!! My God!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dwayneoukid]

My God me too!!! 😩😩🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@msfancychic]

Fantasia has always had an anointing on her voice and she's such a down to earth person...it's so easy to love her...I can see why Ms Danielle and her connected...loved their friendship and their harmony ❤️

[@martiwaterman1437]

Congratulations to Fantasia on her self-actualizing evolution. Beautiful to see.

[@albkmj57]

This was beautiful! I teared up! Fantasia and Danielle sang like they had been doing it for years together. It touched Hoda and Jenna deeply and you can tell it did!

[@CharaMcGill]

I was not expecting the ending…😮😢❤❤

[@Anakele20]

I still remember the night Fantasia sang "Summer Time" on American Idol. That was the night that it was clear to everyone watching that she was going to win it all. Danielle was so good in Orange is the New Black. It's easy to forget that she was just playing a role. I'm so happy for these two. I think they actually pulled off a Color Purple remake. I'm stunned, and I can't wait to see it.

[@adambon84]

Fantasia sounds really put together in this!!! She deserves all blessings

[@jcanthony16]

That moment of them singing together 🙌🏾😢 Both are so beautiful and brilliant performers. I honestly want to see Fantasia in more acting roles. I hope this also propels Danielle's Career so we can see her in my major films and shows.

[@copperbeardedking1919]

I love love her in Peacemaker

[@florazul5240]

FANTASIA makes me cry I absolutely love this WOMAN since American Idol

[@feliciawilliams514]

I love Fantasia and Danielle! Absolutely beautiful inside and out. They should do an album together ❤️

[@Stacey_Mae]

I just love Tasia

[@mahoganyslay5767]

Danielle!!!!!! Come through with the Alto!!! Yassss!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BeFlourished22]

Cuz whew baby I’m in tears. Fannie and Danielle are anointed for this🙌

[@MsLatrice2]

I pray you guys receive every award!!!! Including an Oscar!!!

[@StaleyVision]

The way they cried… yall NAILED it… Sang DAUGHTERS ❤

[@yvonnewilliams8800]

Go Fantasia & Danielle❤

[@AirOnTheAir]

Come on HARMONY!!!🙌🏾😩😭😍👏🏾💛 The duo I didn’t know I needed!🥺🥹

[@wendyking2612]

Congratulations Fantasia and Danielle! You are both beautiful souls. Fantasia I remember the first day you got on the American Idol stage. I watched every episode. You have come a long way and I pray GOD continues to wrap his loving arms around you.

[@tommieaustin6532]

I never heard that gospel song it's beautiful so touch my spirit I believe when u let go that's when God intercede for the best outcome Its my testimony ❤ congratulations u two ladies

[@theevolutionofrobin]

My God!! My God My GOD!! My soul just released! I need you two to record this song!🙏🏽❤️

[@KCNwokoye]

These two are wow!

[@beardedbrotha1854]

I love when fantasia gave her that love tap u betta sing friend!!

[@Yumyumhoneybun]

I’m so proud of Fantasia!

[@cuziMtruth]

this might be the best interview i've ever witnessed.

[@noel4729]

Fantasia is a gift to life. I remember her from American idol, when they got rid of her for other singers who were nowhere in her class. But it's glad to see her finding her way back to the success she deserves.

[@Meds1000MD]

She won lol

[@celesteanderson3857]

Fantasia won American Idol. 😊

[@n.sue-ann5527]

The beautiful harmonies 🥹❤️❤️ Glory to the most high. I love how their worship brought tears in their eyes 🥹

[@nenelisa6020]

I love how the hosts are so glued to their guests. It's because of their anointing and genuineness! Something that's hard to find on Hollywood. Keep keeping it real ladies!

[@melaniel7880]

Fantasia has been forged by the fire. She is proof that God is real. Im so proud of and happy for her!!! Danielle is an awesome voice and they are both beautiful to boot! The movie was awesome in every aspect!! This movie and every actress/actor is award worthy!!

[@tbakerfit]

Well I didn’t expect to tear up… my goodness ❤

[@roymoyeiii]

Powerful! Let Go and Let God 🙌🏾

[@jusme4487]

OMG! Yall sound amazing! Let God have His Way❤

[@superwomanisflywonderwoman9116]

No yall didnt make me cry. Love fantasia. And danielle since orange is the new black

[@munkchip2324]

Congrats To Them Both

[@drewmoss7449]

When these beautiful ladies started singing 😢😢😢a beautiful gift ❤❤❤

[@Bridge3]

...again I say, we are just waiting for Fantasia's gospel music album album to be released in 2024 ! 👍♥️🙏

[@jamarferguson6770]

Baby did yall hear Tasia singing that Look who's wearing the pants now!!!! OMGGGG

[@2cutebabytalents]

I DIDN'T KNOW DANIELLE COULD SING!!! THEY'RE CHEMISTRY, HARMONY.. HEARTFELT 😊

[@TheRealNicoleDanielle]

Throw every shoe in sight!!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@marietoussaint2802]

That was powerful ladies and beyond....keep putting GOD first....man so inspiring 😢💜🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Father GOD...Father GOD!!!!

[@angelaspringfield5584]

Absolutely adore this interview ❤

[@lorettayoung6638]

O M G. !!! THEY ARE MY GODDESSES ,!!!! I LOVE THE WAY THEY LET GO AND LET GOD TAKE FULL CONTROL !!! PRAISES GO UP AND BLESSINGS COME DOWN. !!!!

[@alexlopez6151]

Dynamic duo… love them

[@jusme4487]

All I want Danielle to doing this moment is to sing, Mahalia Jackson's, Move on up a little higher!

[@MalikRashod]

Show em how the Carolina girls do it! 🔟🔟🔟👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ivyvaughan3055]

I love fantasia very much she is a wonderful young lady i love her from American idol she feel like a daughter to me I hope one day I can meet her to give her a big hug she have gone through so much I myself when I was younger so that make i love her even more and brought her through and she trust God the most important thing in our lives ❤ ♥ 💜 💖 I'm so proud and happy very happy for you Fantasia ❤

[@deegrant9584]

I love the realness of these two women.❤❤❤

[@Neosoul_prima]

Ugh Fantasia as a sommelier I love it! I think everyone should get into the world of wine with their Art/ everyday lives! When you get to know a world, that many people think you can never understand... it truly motivates you to understand why you should, and parts of yourself that you need to treat the same! Plus it tastes delicious lol!

[@blind_t2]

if it’s one thing them carolina gurls with talent finna do, they finna sang!

[@gervyNYC]

Love them ❤

[@moniquegrayson5471]

You ladies are Amazing! Congratulations on your nomination and I can't wait to see the movie!!! 💜💜🎉🎉

[@tenise2851]

This was so wholesome!

[@niciageorge7874]

They allowed the most high God to be Glorified in the most harmonious and angelic way! Absolutely soul shifting ladies!!!!! Continue to let God use you!

[@TheLola4883]

When Fantasia hit Daniells leg that was the moment she felt the Holy Spirit!❤

[@8CountLife]

And that's why they're nominated. I really really hope they both win!!!

[@angela3297]

You both need to record this song 🎶…incredible!!🎶❤️🤗 million dollar duet..so beautiful. You both deserve your nominations. You are already winners. Thank you to sing this together. So moving..

[@tlondonable]

Absolutely beautiful and classy. Yes!!!

[@antinciafoster7979]

This is a beautiful interview i love this ❤

[@Winniegirl85]

That was beautiful 💜💜

[@gaphneastanislaus8482]

I hope they win 🙏🏽

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

They already have... now faith IS. . .

[@jonavebrannon7092]

Every time Fantasia sing I cry. I feel it every time.

[@thekey6083]

This was gorgeous❤!! The fellowship, the sisterhood, all of it was beautiful😊

[@keynolivia]

Love them! ❤😊 Can’t wait to see this movie.

[@shestudiossheila7423]

It’s the harmonies for me!🔥🔥🔥

[@nadirajames4267]

So beautiful just stunning both of you 🫶🏾🫶🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@o2bblessed73]

I honestly wasn't interested in seeing a different version of this classic story, but this makes me wanna watch.

[@tmce1104]

I have this interview on repeat! Love the inspiration but the song!!’ OMGEEE ❤❤❤

[@Ty1on3twelve]

Awesome interview. Magnificent and beautiful ladies.

[@chattingwithkimmie9530]

Wow that was awesome I cried let God have his way. Glory Hallelujah 🙌 ❤️ ❤️

[@Yumyumhoneybun]

They sang that beautifully.

[@Traveltendency]

Fantasia looks TF GOODT!

[@dfattyadams123]

Made me cry happy tears. Tasia always looks magnificent.

[@ms.inspiration385]

Beautiful & Talented women! Love that they worship God. Yes, let God Have His Way! HALLELUJAH! I can't wait to see the Color Purple. Great interview ❤💜

[@barrywashington1696]

The Blend is amazing I LOVE Fantasia she is incredible

[@ReeseNYC]

They're a great combo! Sings great together

[@mrsmommyyoung]

Oh Tasia! My girl-you betta! Church girl for life