Hi, guys!
In this video you`ll see how the actors of the movie The Color Purple (1985) have
changed. You`ll know their real names and age. I will show you how they looked then,
and what`s with them now, in 2023. Don`t forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Let`s go!
Albert (Danny Glover) was legally married to Celie, but treated her more like a
servant. He didn`t have much respect for his wife's work, didn`t care about her opinion,
and could well use force if they begin to argue with him and don`t do what he wants.
Shug Avery has a singing career and has been a love interest to Albert. She has a
rather liberated nature, not devoid of sexuality and self-confidence. Can be
arrogant at times, but she was also able to help Celie become stronger.
Sofia (Oprah Winfrey) was the wife of Harpo and the mother of his children. She has a
strong-willed character, knows how to show determination and achieve her goals. She
doesn`t accept insults in her direction, and is also able to zealously defend her rights.
Harpo Johnson is a blood relative of Albert and was also briefly married to
Sofia. He can show some weakness due to his father's influence and heeded his advice,
which is why he lost Sofia. He wasn`t good at doing repair work. Played by Willard Pugh.
Nettie Harris is Celie's own sister. She`s a pretty girl who used to be
cheerful and carefree. But from the moment Pa started molesting her, everything`s changed,
but she was able to show resilience and keep her spirit up. The role was performed by Akosua Busia.
Young Celie Harris is closely related to Nettie and tries to protect her whenever possible. She is
not combative, is not accustomed to complaining, and humbly endures Pa's inappropriate treatment,
including rape. Often she turns to God. Played by Desreta Jackson.
Old Mister Johnson – Albert's father, who had a negative influence on his son. He is
self-confident, can show a biased attitude towards people and always says what he
thinks and when he sees fit. Played by Adolph Caesar, who died of a heart attack in 1986.
Squeak was one of Harpo's wives. She is somewhat inconspicuous and unable to physically work hard
and stand up to a strong man. She loves to sing and is more interested in building her
career. Had a relationship with Grady. The role was played by Rae Dawn Chong.
Miss Millie is married to the local mayor. She is a well-to-do lady who can display
mannerism and goodwill, but is used to doing mostly what she wants and doesn`t
tolerate rejection. She was doting on Sofia's children. The role was performed by Dana Ivey.
Pa Harris was the spouse of Nettie and Celie's mother. He was an insensitive
man who didn't care about other people's feelings and also sexually abused Celie
more than once. Played by Leonard Jackson, who died of Alzheimer's disease in 2013.
Grady (Bennet Guillory) is the first to marry Shug. He is not used to being shy,
behaves openly even with strangers, but is not one of those who are immediately ready
to completely trust new acquaintances. Knows how to be grateful and tries not to be sad.
Church Choir Soloist (Maria Howell) never misses a sermon, which she ends with a good song. She
is distinguished by initiative and is used to really singing from the bottom of her heart,
so that every time her voice sounds louder and more melodious than others.
Swain maintains good friendly relations with Harpo Johnson. He is not afraid to work,
is open to new beginnings and often helped a friend to cope with various tasks. Swain has
an ear for music and can play the piano well. He was played by Larry Fishburne.
Preacher was the father of Shug, with whom he didn`t maintain a relationship for a long
time and tried to pretend that she didn`t exist because of Avery's lifestyle. He is
moral and stubborn. Played by John Patton Jr, who died of a heart attack in 2005.
Corrine was legally married to Samuel and helped raise Adam and Olivia until her
own death. She`s a rather sweet and tactful woman who is not afraid to make contact with
new people. Sometimes it can show a jealous notes. The role was played by Susan Beaubian.
Buster has maintained a romantic relationship with Sofia. He`s a fairly open person who
knows how to compromise and is not prone to hitting and insulting women,
instead he prefers to show them attention and meet their needs. The role was played by James Tillis.
Store Clerk is very attentive to customers and is always available to help with advice and
give the rest of the time. However, such good treatment doesn`t extend to African-Americans,
to whom he is wary and even rude. The role was performed by Leon Rippy.
Jook Joint Patron, as well as many others, attended Shug Avery's performance at snack
bar of Harpo Johnson. He is delighted with blues songs, but is even more delighted with
their performer Shug, for whom he clearly lusts. Played by Jeris Lee Poindexter.
Child #1 is related to Celie Johnson and has lived most of his life in Africa. He is quite
good-natured, honored local tribal traditions and even participated in the circumcision
ceremony, but also didn`t forget what was important to him. Played by Maurice Moore.
Jook Joint Patron was one of the patrons of the Harpo Johnson’s diner, which he frequented
regularly. He loves entertainment, doesn`t restrain himself in statements at the sight
of a sexy woman and loves groovy music. The role was played by James Hawthorne.
Jook Joint Musician (Roy Gaines) preferred to spend time instead of church at Harpo's Diner,
where he played for the entertainment of the audience. He navigates quickly and can
pick up the right rhythm without preparation. Worried about the safety of his instrument.
Jook Joint Musician has been performing rhythms at Harpo's Diner. He`s comfortable
in a groovy and noisy environment and likes to use his harmonica to create melodies of
different tones. Played by Sonny Terry, who passed away of natural causes in '86.
African Musician (Paulinho Da Costa) is a resident of the settlement where Corrine
settled with her family. He lives according to the customs of the locals and also believes
that girls don`t need to be educate. He`s fluent in a traditional musical instrument.
Celie Johnson (Whoopi Goldberg) thoroughly studied the habits of her husband and tried to
immediately fulfill all his instructions. She is able to take care of the family,
cooks well and knows how to improve, thanks to which she got rid of Albert's influence.
Jook Joint Musician has been performing rhythms at Harpo's Diner. He`s comfortable
in a groovy and noisy environment and likes to use his harmonica to create melodies of
different tones. Played by Sonny Terry, who passed away of natural causes in '86.
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