Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson discusses her role in The Color Purple, her gift of singing, facing fears, and the sisterhood formed amongst the cast. She reflects on the power of forgiveness and the lifelong bonds that were formed. The chapter descriptions touch upon audition nerves, dedication to acting, the unsilenced character of Shug Avery, and the importance of collaboration in the film industry.
Taraji P. Henson felt ready to take on the role of Shug Avery in 'The Color Purple Musical' after auditioning for the stage version and it brought her journey full circle.
Taraji P. Henson underwent a transformation to portray Shug Avery, including vocal preparation, and she believes Shug taught Sealy about self-love and beauty in a time when women's voices were silenced.
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Taraji P. Henson's Journey with 'The Color Purple'
Taraji P. Henson reflects on her decision to audition for the stage version of 'The Color Purple Musical' and how she felt ready to take on the role this time. The opportunity to audition for Broadway and play the character shook Avery brought her journey full circle.
The Transformation and Challenges of Playing Shug Avery
Taraji P. Henson discusses the transformation she underwent to portray Shug Avery and the vocal preparation she did to bring out her singing abilities. She shares her understanding of Shug's character and how she taught Sealy about self-love and beauty in a time when women's voices were silenced.
In the second episode of this three-part series, Oprah and Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson sit down to discuss her role as the sultry Shug Avery in The Color Purple. Taraji shares how she revisited her gift of singing and how the role challenged her to face her fears. She reflects on the sisterhood formed amongst the cast, their deep appreciation to reimagine this iconic film, and the life-long bonds that were formed. She also explains one of her biggest takeaways from the film: forgiveness is always the place where healing lies.