Back in 1985, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey starred in the now classic and Oscar-nominated Steven Spielberg movie, The Color Purple. Fast-forward to 2023, stars including Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Chloe Bailey, H.E.R. and Ciara are getting ready for the musical adaptation to hit theaters on Dec. 25!
The movie, which is set in the south in the 1900s, follows the story of four women who survive domestic and sexual violence and abuse thanks to one another. “This has a legacy—the book Alice Walker wrote, then our film version in 1985, then the musical in 2005 and again in 2015. And now here we are,” Winfrey told Essence. “It just keeps evolving.” “This story lives forever,” echoed Henson, who plays Shug in the upcoming adaptation. “It’s like Shakespeare. It’s never going to go away.”
Ahead of the long-awaited premiere, stars of the show and many supporters wowed at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere on Dec. 6. To check out all of the night’s best looks, scroll below!
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson looked breathtaking on the carpet in this structured black and white corseted dress from Vlora Mustafa paired with some blinding Bulgari jewelry.
Ciara
Ciara put her golden baby bump in full display in this unbuttoned Georges Hobeika shirt/cape with matching crisp white pants.
Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brooks stuck to the purple theme in style in this corseted Nicolas Jebran dress with a draped skirt and matching hood. So beautiful!
Fantasia Barrino
Star of the movie Fantasia Barrino looked as elegant as ever on the carpet in this black and white polka dot custom Sergio Hudson gown.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey, who also stars in the movie, turned heads on the carpet in this layered bright red Custom Off-White gown.
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
Fellow star Phylicia Pearl Mpasi also took over the carpet in this half purple, half yellow dress with ruffles to tie it all together.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey showed off her slim physique in this bright purple Dolce & Gabbana figure-hugging dress with a matching sparkling purse and heels.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys looked fierce on this carpet in this multi-colored Iris Van Herpen gown.
Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey brought some sexy to the carpet in this nude and black dress from Cong Tri. Loving the oversized black leather gloves!
Andra Day
Andra Day also wore a purple ensemble in this flower-inspired Rahul Mishra shirt with matching sequined pants.
H.E.R.
H.E.R. looked stunning on the carpet in this purple and black Pamella Roland gown with an ultra-high slit.
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry looked dapper ont eh carpet in this bright purple suit and a light purple button-down underneath.
Niecy Nash Betts
Niecy Nash Betts looked ready to party in this gorgeous sequined jumpsuit with a matching feather shawl.
Quinta Brunson
Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson opted for a warmer shade of purple in this figure-hugging Rasario dress with puffy sleeves.
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo looked as dapper as ever on the carpet in this cool maroon suit with fun wide-legged pants.
Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul looked ultra chic on the carpet in this figure-flattering red velvet dress with a statement keyhole cutout.
Dominique Fishback
Speaking of velvet, Dominique Fishback also rocked a velvet number in this LaQuan Smith dress with a lace-up front cutout.
Storm Reid
Storm Reid turned up the temperature on the carpet in this cutout asymmetrical black dress from Tony Ward with a major leg slit.
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett was all smiles on the carpet in this structured one shoulder dress from Gaurav Gupta and Yvonne Leon.
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose took inspiration from menswear in this black LaQuan Smith cropped suit with a statement matching tie.
Deon Cole
Deon Cole looked handsome on the carpet in this patterened suit with a teal button-down underneath. We’re loving the bright purple shoes!
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