Podcasts that mention 📚 The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Cynthia burst onto the West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple and has since taken the world by storm.

Jay Shetty introduces Cynthia Erivo, highlighting her rise to fame through her performance in the stage production of 'The Color Purple'.

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The Color Purple came because I knew it was coming, and I was like, 'I know I'm supposed to play Celie.'

Cynthia Erivo shared her thoughts on the role of Celie in 'The Color Purple,' expressing that she felt a deep connection to the character and believed it was a role she was destined to take on.

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And for Steven Spielberg, you know, the E.T. man, the shark man to to then, you know, direct The Color Purple and and Whoopi Goldberg. This character became so big, you know, when your little life is just bigger and brighter and more impactful.

Zoe Saldaña reflects on the significance of various films and their characters, highlighting how Steven Spielberg, the director known for E.T. and Jaws, also directed The Color Purple, a film that featured a character who made a lasting impact on her.

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