Oprah Winfrey Instagram – @thecolorpurple spotlight: @daniebb3 Sofia, Sofia! What a pretty name! I tear up just thinking about what this moment means to Danielle because I know what it meant to me. It’s when I signed my contract for The Oprah Show. It’s when I learned the value of owning yourself and the power of surrendering. Playing her in 1985 gave me more strength in places I didn’t know I needed it. Sofia represents the strength of all the women who came before us, endured so much, and took nobody’s mess. Only Danielle Brooks could play her today. What I love about her version of Sofia is that she’s added layers of joy, humor, lightness, and warmth. You’re going to laugh, cry, sing, and dance with her. Sofia is no longer mine, she’s Danielle’s and Danielle rises to meet the moment. I welcome Danielle into the Purple sisterhood with my entire all-my-life-I’ve-had-to-fight heart and I cannot wait for you to meet her Sofia. The Color Purple is in theaters started Christmas Day 💜