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‘The Color Purple’ Movie Premiere: Oprah Winfrey, Halle Bailey & More Stars Dazzle

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December 7, 2023 9:17AM EST
Tyler Perry, Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey 'The Color Purple' World Premiere, Los Angeles, California, USA - 06 Dec 2023
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The stars of ‘The Color Purple’ wowed on the purple carpet at the movie’s world premiere. See photos of Oprah, Halle Bailey, Ciara, and more.

The Color Purple is going to be the movie event of the season! The film, based on the stage musical that was inspired by Alice Walker’s groundbreaking novel, will be released in theaters on December 25. Ahead of the film’s debut, the stars of The Color Purple assembled for the world premiere on December 6 in Los Angeles.

Oprah Winfrey, Halle Bailey, Ciara, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia, Angela Bassett, Colman Domingo, and so many more celebrities attended the premiere. Several stars like Oprah and Angela looked stunning in purple gowns. Scroll through our gallery to see the best photos from The Color Purple premiere.

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey
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Oprah Winfrey wowed in this bright purple Dolce&Gabbana gown at The Color Purple premiere. Oprah is one of the film’s producers and starred in the 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel. 

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Ciara

Ciara
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Ciara showed off her bare baby bump at The Color Purple world premiere. She wore a gorgeous Georges Hobeika outfit. 

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Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey
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Halle Bailey stunned in this red ruffled dress at The Color Purple world premiere. The Little Mermaid star plays young Nettie Harris. 

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Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia Barrino
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Fantasia Barrino-Taylor looked fabulous in this polka dot gown at The Color Purple premiere. The American Idol alum is getting Oscar buzz for her performance in the film.

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Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo
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Colman Domingo looked dapper at The Color Purple world premiere. The Euphoria star plays Albert “Mister” Johnson in the film.

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Andra Day

Andra Day
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Andra Day slayed in this fabulous purple ensemble at The Color Purple premiere. Her top was a gorgeous flower. 

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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett
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Angela Bassett looked radiant in this sparkling purple gown at The Color Purple premiere. The dress was designed by Gaurav Gupta. 

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Corey Hawkins

Corey Hawkins
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Corey Hawkins looked dapper in this gray suit at The Color Purple world premiere. He plays Harpo Johnson in the film.

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys
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Alicia Keys dazzled in this purple sheer dress at The Color Purple world premiere. The dress was designed by Iris Van Herpen.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o
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Lupita Nyong’o looked sleek in this sheer black dress at The Color Purple world premiere. The Oscar winner showed support for her fellow actors. 

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Danielle Brooks

Danielle Brooks
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Danielle Brooks sparkled in this purple silk gown with a cape at The Color Purple premiere. The actress plays Sofia in the movie.

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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson
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Taraji P. Henson looked beautiful in this black and white gown at The Color Purple premiere. The Empire alum plays Shug Avery in the film.

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Chloe Bailey

Chloe Bailey
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Chloe Bailey turned up the heat in this Cong Tri gown at The Color Purple premiere. The singer supported her sister Halle, who stars in the film.

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Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson
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Quinta Brunson stunned in this pretty purple dress at The Color Purple premiere. The Abbott Elementary star’s dress featured puffy sleeves and a keyhole neckline.

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