Taraji P. Henson Says ‘The Color Purple’ Artisans Helped Her Ooze Empowerment as Shug Avery: ‘The Sexiest I’ve Ever Felt in Any Role’

Director Blitz Bazawule had a clear vision of what he wanted Shug Avery (Taraji P. Henson) to represent in “The Color Purple.” She was a bold, sexy, beautiful and extraordinary woman, but she was also loving and nurturing to Celie (Fantasia Barrino) and Sophia (Danielle Brooks). “Those were her sisters and there was a bond […]
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