THEN AND NOW The cast of 'The Color Purple' 38 years later

Whoopi Goldberg Color Purple 2025. The View’s Whoopi Goldberg snaps at cohost as she gets heated during The two stars, who both earned Oscar nominations for their roles in the 1985 film The Color Purple, delivered an emotional message celebrating Jones' extraordinary legacy. Getty Images Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey — who both got big breakthroughs in 1985's "The Color.

Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey saluted their "Color Purple" mentor Quincy Jones But Oprah wanted to share that love in an even bigger way—and graced the 2025 Academy Awards stage to do so

The Color Purple (1985)

Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey Reunite 40 Years After The Color Purple to Honor Quincy Jones at 2025 Oscars Oprah met Jones when he discovered her and cast her in the 1985 film version of The Color Purple Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey saluted their "Color Purple" mentor Quincy Jones

The Color Purple (1985). Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg, co-stars in Jones' 1985 film "The Color Purple," led the tribute the. Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey Reunite 40 Years After The Color Purple to Honor Quincy Jones at 2025 Oscars

Whoopi Goldberg misses 'The View' for mystery project. Quincy Jones was honored with a moving musical tribute during the 2025 Oscars Sunday night She starred alongside Whoopi Goldberg, who joined her onstage at the Oscars for the tribute.