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Margaret Avery is an American actress. ... not an actor. I knew Ruben Cannon, who was casting at that time, because he'd cast me in so many television things before ...
Then: Margaret Avery. Avery plays Mister’s mistress in the 1985 film with a strong and captivating femininity, and she received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. “The ...
Margaret Avery was a veteran actress who had previously won an NAACP Image Award for the made-for-television film Louis Armstrong – Chicago Style. Spielberg had pursued singers Chaka Khan and Tina Turner but both turned it down. [11] [12] Patti LaBelle and Sheryl Lee Ralph also auditioned, and Phyllis Hyman was considered.
In the original movie, Margaret Avery took on the role of Shug Avery, a lively jazz singer who captivated both Mister and Celie's hearts with her sultry voice and enchanting personality.
Margaret Avery as Florence Joanne Whistbrook, [6] Virginia's best friend at the Pacific View Retirement Community; John Getz as Elliott Haverhill [6] Susan Ruttan as Gladys Montrose, [6] Charles' neighbor at the Pacific View Retirement Community who was a costume designer; Veronica Cartwright as Beverly Bankl
Shug Avery (played by Taraji P. Henson in the new and Margaret Avery in the original) is one of Celie’s closest confidants. The two become friends when Shug visits her lover Mister (played by ...
Margaret Avery as "Mama" Jenkins: Roscoe's mother and matriarch of the Jenkins family. Mike Epps as Reginald "Reggie" Jenkins: Roscoe's cousin. Mo'Nique as Betty Jenkins: RJ's younger sister. Cedric the Entertainer as Clyde Stubbs: RJ's wealthy cousin and nemesis. Nicole Ari Parker as Lucinda Allen: RJ's childhood crush, and later, his new wife.
Margaret Avery as Sarah Brown, the wife of Larry Brown. Frankie Faison as Larry "L.B." Brown, the husband of Sarah, the half-brother of Brenda, and the oldest of Pop Brown's children. Jenifer Lewis as Vera Brown, the sister of Larry and the half-sister of Brenda who is the self-proclaimed "baby of the family".