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Headline: Oprah Winfrey was only paid $35,000 for role in The Color Purple
Caption: The famed talk show host made her movie debut in Steven Spielberg's 1985 movie adaptation of Alice Walker's novel and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Sofia. Winfrey has continued to champion the legacy of Walker's story by producing the 2005 Broadway musical version and the upcoming movie musical. In an interview with the new film's stars for Essence, the 69-year-old revealed that she was so desperate to be involved in telling the story that she accepted the role despite the low salary.
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