Fantasia Barrino Celie Taraji P. Henson Shug Avery Danielle Brooks Sofia Colman Domingo Mister Corey Hawkins Harpo Phylicia Pearl Mpasi Young Celie Halle Bailey Young Nettie Ciara Nettie H.E.R. Squeak David Alan Grier Reverend Avery Deon Cole Alfonso Jon Batiste Grady Louis Gossett Jr. Ol' Mister Tamela Mann First Lady Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Mama Elizabeth Marvel Miss Millie Stephen Hill Henry (Buster) Broadnax Adetinpo Thomas Mary Ellen Tiffany Elle Burgess Olivia Terrence J. Smith Adam Aba Arthur Abena Jeffrey Marcus Immigration Officer Jamaal Avery Jr. Young Harpo Emana Rachelle Corrine Charles Green Mayor L. Warren Young Domino Player David Vaughn Postman (Mr. Edmonds) Chase Steven Anderson Ticket Booth Operator John L. Adams Sharecropper Raphael Thomas Harpo's Buddy Whoopi Goldberg Midwife (uncredited)