That doesn’t make the film any less beloved.
Adoring fans of her popular program listened to almost anything she said or did.
Everything she endorsed succeeded.
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OWN); and even serving as a WW (the company formerly known as Weight Watchers) spokesperson.
Let’s just say, she’s managed to conquer broadcast and print journalism, marketing,andacting.
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ButDanny Glover, the actor who portrayed him, would thankfully move on to a more favorable future.
In retrospect, there should have been many more roles for Avery following the film’s success.
Fortunately, she took the journeyperson’s route and still acts today.
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In the early-’90s, he also taught broadcasting and film classes at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
When not pursuing acting roles,he works as a probation officer(and has since the early-’90s).
All these highlights led up to and after her turn inThe Color Purpleas “Squeak,” a.k.a.
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Akosua Busia (Nettie Harris)
Who can forget Nettie running alongside the train inThe Color Purple?
Singleton and Busia married in 1996 and became parents to daughter Hadar before divorcing the following year.
In the ensuing years, Busia stepped away from the limelight to focus on writing.
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