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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2009
Molly Cunningham

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Hannah Jordan

[Broadway]
1995
Ariel


Movies

Ed's Next Move
[ 1996 ] Erica
Girls Town
[ 1996 ] Nikki
Desert Blue
[ 1998 ] Agent Summers
Side Streets
[ 1998 ] Brenda Boyce
In Too Deep
[ 1999 ] Denise
A Map of the World
[ 1999 ] Dyshett
I'll Wave Back
[ 2000 ] Earlene
Men of Honor
[ 2000 ] Jo
The Opponent
[ 2000 ] June
Lovely & Amazing
[ 2001 ] Lorraine
The Caveman's Valentine
[ 2001 ] Lulu
Undercover Brother
[ 2002 ] Sistah Girl
Ray
[ 2004 ] Mary Ann Fisher
Brother to Brother
[ 2004 ] Zora
Perception
[ 2005 ] Vera
Freedomland
[ 2006 ] Felicia
Cover
[ 2007 ] Valerie Ms
The Express
[ 2008 ] Marie Davis
The Hungry Ghosts
[ 2009 ] Nadia
I Love You Phillip Morris
[ 2009 ] Reba
Motherhood
[ 2009 ] Sample Sale Friend
Notorious
[ 2009 ] Sandy
The Taking of Pelham 123
[ 2009 ] Therese Garber's Wife
The Tested
[ 2010 ] Darraylynn Warren
Money Matters
[ 2011 ] Pamela Matters
Game of Death
[ 2011 ] Rachel
The Resident
[ 2011 ] Sydney
The Help
[ 2011 ] Yule Mae Davis
The Volunteer
[ 2013 ] Leigh
Of Mind and Music
[ 2014 ] Una Vida
Get on Up
[ 2014 ] Vicki Anderson
The Birth of a Nation
[ 2016 ] Nancy
Romeo and Juliet in Harlem
[ 2017 ] Lady Capulet
Pimp
[ 2018 ] Gloria May
If Beale Street Could Talk
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Hunt
Miss Virginia
[ 2019 ] Lorraine Townsend
The Subject
[ 2020 ] Leslie Barnes
King Richard
[ 2021 ] OraceneBrandyWilliams
The Color Purple
[ 2023 ] Mama

TV Shows

61st Street
Martha Roberts
Designated Survivor
Eleanor Darby
E-Ring
MSgt. Jocelyn Pierce
High Incident
Off. Leslie Joyner
Justice
Miranda Lee
NCIS: Los Angeles
Michelle Hanna, Quinn
Quantico
Miranda Shaw
The Mentalist
Madeleine Hightower

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Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE Starring Andra Day

Netflix has released the trailer for The Deliverance, the new film from Lee Daniels starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The movie follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. Watch the trailer.
Video: Watch Trailer for THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT

The trailer for Searchlight and Hulu's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat has been released. The movie features several stage alums, including the central trio Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Sanaa Lathan. Watch the trailer now!
See First Look at New Lee Daniels Film THE DELIVERANCE With Andra Day

Netflix has just released a first look at the new film from Lee Daniels, The Deliverance starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The film follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.
See Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, & More in Poster for THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT

A new poster for Searchlight's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, which features several Broadway and theatre alums, has been released. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat follows a trio of best friends (Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan) known as “The Supremes” who, for decades, have weathered life’s storms together through marriage and children, happiness and blues. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship, Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice see their bond put to the test as they go through their most challenging times yet.
Daytime Talk Show TAMRON HALL Renewed for a Sixth Season

Tamron Hall, the nationally syndicated Emmy® Award-winning daytime talk show has been is renewed for a sixth season. The daily eponymous series, hosted and executive produced by two-time Emmy winner Tamron Hall, delivered a strong surge in viewership this season. Tamron Hall has become the second longest-running talk show produced by Disney, known for informative and entertaining moments that capture the cultural zeitgeist.
THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Sets Max Streaming Premiere Date

Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE COLOR PURPLE movie musical will make its streaming debut on Max next week. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones, the film is a bold new take on the classic story of love and resilience, adapted from the beloved novel and the Broadway musical.
THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!
Watch the First 10 Minutes of THE COLOR PURPLE With Whoopi Goldberg, 'Mysterious Ways' & More

The first 10 minutes of The Color Purple have been released, featuring Whoopi Goldberg's cameo and the opening number, 'Mysterious Ways.' The video also features Tamela Mann, Halle Bailey, David Alan Grier, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Deon Cole. It opens with Bailey and Mpasi singing 'Huckleberry Pie' as Celie and Nettie.
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
How to Watch THE COLOR PURPLE at Home With Hours of Bonus Footage

The digital and physical releases will include hours of bonus features, including a behind the scenes look at turning Alice Walker's novel into a musical. The dozens of features will also have three featurettes with director Blitz Bazawule, producer Orpah Winfrey, the filmmakers and the star-studded cast. Find out how you can watch at home!
Video: Watch Fantasia's 'Superpower (I)' Music Video From THE COLOR PURPLE

Superpower (I) features a tour de force performance by Fantasia, the film's central star. Written and produced by lauded hitmaker The-Dream (Rhianna, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey), the song unites all the emotion of the film into a powerful crescendo and has been shortlisted for Oscar consideration. Watch the new music video now!
THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!

This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.
THE COLOR PURPLE Classes Come to Peloton This Month

A lineup of special The Color Purple classes are coming to Peloton, as part of the Broadway series. The classes will feature music from the 2023 film.
THE COLOR PURPLE Box Office Numbers Fall After Christmas Opening

The Color Purple made an estimated $4.8 million from 3,218 theaters in the United States and Canada this weekend. This puts the film in seventh place at the box office, behind George Clooney’s “The Boys in the Boat,' which is open at only 2,687 theaters.
Barack Obama Places THE COLOR PURPLE Among His Favorite Films of 2023; Says He 'Loved It'

Barack Obama has added The Color Purple as a late addition to his favorite films of 2023. The former President took to X to share that he 'loved it,' receiving an enthusiastic response from Danielle Brooks. Read the reviews of the film now and find out its latest box office update!
Why Oprah Didn't Make a Cameo in THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical

Oprah Winfrey is opening up about the surprise cameo in The Color Purple and why she didn't make one herself. While she turned down a potential appearance in the film, the media mogul thinks that Whoopi Goldberg's cameo is 'more special' in the film.
THE COLOR PURPLE Hits $25 Million at the Box Office

The Color Purple has hit $25 million at the box office, building on its impressive $18 million debut. The box office feat shows displays a resurgence for movie musicals at the box office, setting the stage for Mean Girls on January 12.
Video: Watch Fantasia Barrino Perform 'I'm Here' at THE COLOR PURPLE Table Read

Watch a video of Fantasia Barrino performing 'I'm Here' during The Color Purple table read. The American Idol alum's co-star, Colman Domingo, took to Instagram to share the clip. The new film also features Danielle Brooks reprising her Tony-nominated Broadway performance as Sofia, along with H.E.R., Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and more.
THE COLOR PURPLE Tops Christmas Day Box Office With $18 Million Debut; Ties With LES MISERABLES

The Color Purple topped the Christmas Day box office with a $18 million debut. The film's debut was 'much bigger' than was anticipated, tying with 2012's Les Miserables film for Christmas Day grosses in movie theaters. The film stars Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Colman Domingo, and more.
Taraji P. Henson 'Almost Had to Walk Away' From THE COLOR PURPLE Over Low Salary; Discusses Income Inequality For Black Actresses

While discussing the salary inequality that Black women face in the entertainment industry, Taraji P. Henson said she 'almost had to walk away' from The Color Purple after not seeing a raise in her income since 2018. She cites Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as people she wants to set an example for.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Aunjanue Ellis been in?

Aunjanue Ellis has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Aunjanue Ellis been in?

Aunjanue Ellis has not appeared in the West End.

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