Celie Johnson

Celie Johnson is a fictional character appearing in the 1985 film The Color Purple and the 2023 film The Color Purple. She is portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg in the original and Fantasia Barrino in the remake.
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==Biography==
She is a girl who grew up in rural Tennessee and has suffered abuse from both her father Alphonso and her husband Mister. She has had two children by her father, both of whom were taken away, and is now in an unhappy marriage with Mister. She works as a homemaker and is tasked with taking care of Mister's children and house. With the help of some supportive women, she is determined to be freed from this way of life.
==Personality==
Initially, Celie is reserved and suppressed. She desires to remain unnoticed and writes letters to God, though she has doubts about His concern for her. But with the support of new friends, Celie transforms into a confident and self-sufficient woman and finally finds joy in life.
==Appearances==
*The Color Purple (1985)
*The Color Purple (2023)
Category:Characters
Category:Female characters
Category:The Color Purple characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg