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'The Color Purple' Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Calls Out Her Own Movie for Erasing Queer Romance

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has some criticism for her movie The Color Purple.

The 54-year-old actress, who received an Oscar nomination for King Richard and wide acclaim for her performance in this year’s film Origin, had a small role in the new movie musical as Celie’s mom.

In a new interview with Buzzfeed, Aunjanue was asked for her thoughts on the backlash the movie received for erasing queer romance. The relationship between Celie and Shug Avery is much more prominent in the book and stage musical than it was in either film adaptations.

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Gotham Awards 2023 Kicks Off Awards Season with Star-Studded Guest List - See Every Celeb Attendee on the Red Carpet! (Photos)

The 2023 Gotham Awards ceremony is officially kicking off awards season and so many A-list celebrities were in attendance!

The awards ceremony was held on Monday night (November 27) at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

In the past, the Gothams only celebrated independent films, but they have removed the requirement that all projects are made for under $35 million. Now, some of the contenders this year include big budget movies like Barbie.

The awards show also took away gendered acting categories, opting for an Outstanding Lead Performance category and an Outstanding Supporting Performance category with 10 nominees in each one.

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New Trailer for 'The Color Purple' Musical Movie Highlights Taraji P. Henson Singing 'Push Da Button' - Watch Now!

The movie musical version of The Color Purple is hitting theaters this holiday season and a brand new trailer is highlighting Taraji P. Henson‘s role as Shug Avery.

The Color Purple, based on the classic novel by Alice Walker and the beloved Steven Spielberg movie, is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

The musical version of The Color Purple has already had two Broadway productions and now it has been turned into a movie with Oprah Winfrey as one of the producers.

Starring in the film alongside Taraji are American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut, as well as Tony Award nominee Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, and Aunjanue Ellis.

The Color Purple, directed by Blitz Bazawule, will hit theaters on December 25.

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Every Star Who Came Out as LGBTQ+ in 2022

Visibility is essential.

Over the past few months, several high-profile stars have opened up about their sexuality and gender identity, revealing that they are all part of the LGBTQ+ community.

At a time when LGBTQ+ rights have especially come under fire in the United States, including proposed anti-trans legislation in several states, as well as the “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill in Florida, these celebrities are all helping push back against ignorance, prejudice and intolerance in the fight for equality for every citizen.

For more ways to help support the LGBTQ+ equal rights movement, check out organizations like HRC, GLAAD and The Trevor Project.

Check out which stars have come out in the past few months…

Aunjanue Ellis Reflects on Her Bisexuality: 'I Am Queer - This Is Who I Am'

Aunjanue Ellis is getting candid about her sexuality.

In a new interview with Variety published Wednesday (June 1), the 53-year-old King Richard actress told the outlet that she hadn’t spoken about her sexuality publicly because “nobody asked.”

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Will Smith Has the Support of Wife Jada Pinkett Smith at Oscars 2022

Will Smith is having the best time on the red carpet!

The 53-year-old actor snapped some photos with fans as he arrived at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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Joining Will on the red carpet was his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who wowed in a dark green ruffled gown.

Also in attendance at the Oscars were Will‘s King Richard co-stars Aunjanue Ellis, Demi Singleton, Saniyya Sidney.

Will is nominated tonight for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, while the movie is nominated for Best Picture.

FYI: Jada is wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier gown and Jimmy Choo shoes. Aunjanue is wearing a Versace dress and Irena Neuwirth jewelry. Demi is wearing a Miu Miu dress. Saniyya is wearing a Giorgio Armani dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Cicada jewelry.

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Will Smith Joins Serena Williams & More Stars at Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards 2022

The stars are stepping out for the 2022 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon!

Will Smith and Serena Williams were both in attendance at the awards event on Thursday (March 24) at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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Also in attendance were Will‘s King Richard co-stars Aunjanue Ellis, Demi Singleton, Daniele Lawson, and Layla Crawford.

If you missed it, Will recently gushed over how “beautiful” this actor is!

FYI: Will is wearing a Dolce & Gabbana suit. Serena is wearing a dress from her S by Serena collection. Demi is wearing an outfit by Zimmermann. Saniyya is wearing a Silvia Tcherassi dress and Bea Bongiasca jewelry.

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