WINNING HIGH PRAISE FOR HER ROLE IN 'THE COLOR PURPLE' FANTASIA BARRINO ON LEARNING THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS AND HOW HER LIFE HAS CHANGED SINCE 'AMERICAN IDOL'
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'I believe everything I went through was necessary to make me the woman I am today'
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WINNING HIGH PRAISE FOR HER ROLE IN 'THE COLOR PURPLE' FANTASIA BARRINO ON LEARNING THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS AND HOW HER LIFE HAS CHANGED SINCE 'AMERICAN IDOL'

Stepping into an iconic role is daunting enough, especially in a remake of a multi-Oscarnominated film that remains as loved today as when it was first released almost four decades ago.

But for Fantasia Barrino, the role of Celie in the new big-screen production of The Color Purple also came with bad memories.

“I played her on Broadway, back in 2007, but it was a tough time for me,” says the 39-year-old actress. “It was eight shows a week, I was so young and I was going through a lot personally.”

This time, however, it was different. “I loved the experience. Celie taught me so much. She loved everybody. She was full of forgiveness and that is what I want to try to be. I carry Celie with me and I hope to make her proud.”

Although Oscar glory has eluded her this year, the former American Idol winner has been savouring awards season, especially with a Golden Globe nomination.

She lost out to Emma Stone for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, but being a contender was exciting enough.

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