The Color Purple

The Color Purple Cast

Ranked by Wikipedia Pageviews · February 20, 2026
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Whoopi Goldbergas Midwife (uncredited)
6,944
2
Fantasia Barrinoas Celie
3,901
3
Taraji P. Hensonas Shug Avery
3,444
4
Halle Baileyas Young Nettie
2,748
5
Colman Domingoas Mister
2,606
6
Ciaraas Nettie
1,581
7
Jon Batisteas Grady
1,560
8
Corey Hawkinsas Harpo
1,425
9
Louis Gossett Jr.as Ol' Mister
1,297
10
Elizabeth Marvelas Miss Millie
1,203
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The Color Purple Full Cast

All 39 cast members with Wikipedia pageview rankings
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Fantasia Barrino
as Celie
Rank #1,2223,901 daily views

Fantasia Barrino plays the role of Celie Harris-Johnson in The Color Purple.

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Taraji P. Henson
as Shug Avery
Rank #1,4743,444 daily views

Taraji P. Henson plays the role of Shug Avery in The Color Purple.

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DB
Danielle Brooks
as Sofia
Rank #6,637850 daily views

Danielle Brooks plays the role of Sofia in The Color Purple.

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CD
Colman Domingo
as Mister
Rank #2,1522,606 daily views

Colman Domingo plays the role of Albert 'Mister' Johnson in The Color Purple.

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Corey Hawkins
as Harpo
Rank #4,2541,425 daily views

Corey Hawkins plays the role of Harpo Johnson in The Color Purple.

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Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
as Young Celie

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi plays the role of young Celie in The Color Purple.

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HB
Halle Bailey
as Young Nettie
Rank #2,0172,748 daily views

Halle Bailey plays the role of young Nettie in The Color Purple.

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CI
Ciara
as Nettie
Rank #3,8351,581 daily views
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H.E.R.
as Squeak
Rank #6,738831 daily views

H.E.R. plays the role of Squeak/Mary Agnes in The Color Purple.

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DG
David Alan Grier
as Reverend Avery
Rank #6,415886 daily views
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DC
Deon Cole
as Alfonso
Rank #8,122648 daily views
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JB
Jon Batiste
as Grady
Rank #3,8901,560 daily views
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LJ
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Ol' Mister
Rank #4,6551,297 daily views
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TM
Tamela Mann
as First Lady
Rank #10,631432 daily views
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AE
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
as Mama
Rank #9,200542 daily views
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EM
Elizabeth Marvel
as Miss Millie
Rank #4,9801,203 daily views
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SH
Stephen Hill
as Henry (Buster) Broadnax
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AT
Adetinpo Thomas
as Mary Ellen
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TB
Tiffany Elle Burgess
as Olivia
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TS
Terrence J. Smith
as Adam
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AA
Aba Arthur
as Abena
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JM
Jeffrey Marcus
as Immigration Officer
Rank #33,53413 daily views
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JJ
Jamaal Avery Jr.
as Young Harpo
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AF
Ailani Flowers
as Lil Cat
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ER
Emana Rachelle
as Corrine
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CG
Charles Green
as Mayor
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BR
Brad Raymond
as Big Slim
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P. Kofi McDonald
as Domino Player
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LY
L. Warren Young
as Domino Player
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ZB
Zakiya Boyd
as Deaconess
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DV
David Vaughn
as Postman (Mr. Edmonds)
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CA
Chase Steven Anderson
as Ticket Booth Operator
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JA
John L. Adams
as Sharecropper
Rank #32,86915 daily views
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AM
Ashton Maxwell
as Harpo's Buddy
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ML
Marvin Laviolette
as Harpo's Buddy
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RT
Raphael Thomas
as Harpo's Buddy
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MG
MaCai Arrington Griffin
as Bub
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JC
James Carey
as Debuty
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WG
Whoopi Goldberg
as Midwife (uncredited)
Rank #4556,944 daily views
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