See more ideas about kimberly elise, black actresses and prettiest actresses. Elise doesnt mind when people quip that shes evolved from the mad woman in diary to the sad woman in for colored girls. With for colored girls tyler perry works very hard and gets it mostly right. Nov 05, 2010 so begins for colored girls, a film based on the 1975 play for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf. She is an actress, known for diary of a mad black woman 2005, the manchurian candidate 2004 and john q 2002. For colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf by ntozake shange was one of the most provocative theater. Janet rocked her power suit and new short cut alongside tyler and costar kimberly elise as they started shooting their scenes in the city. Ntozake shanges awardwinning play for colored girls comes to the screen in a lumpy gumbo of high drama and low melodrama. Janet jackson 2010 the for colored girls interview. Well, i finally saw tyler perrys for colored girls last night with my girl i so i feel i should offer my two cents about the filmfirst of all, let me get this out of the way. Then i saw for colored girls and i now have a respect for mr.
The cast includes thandie newton, loretta devine, kimberly elise, whoopi goldberg, janet jackson, phylicia rashad, anika noni rose, kerry. Kimberly elise was born on april 17, 1967 in minneapolis, minnesota, usa as kimberly elise trammel. Loretta devine, who stars in tyler perrys for colored girls, has been a longtime force in hollywood. Elise portrays crystal in tyler perrys for colored girls. Like a rainbow, each woman provides a different hue and perspective. Based on ntozake shanges 1975 play and book for colored girl who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf, for colored girls. Kimberly elise has received the most acting nomination among the cast, followed by anika noni rose and phylicia rashad. Ntozake shanges for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf. Dec 01, 2011 for colored girls somebody almost walked off wid all my stuff duration.
I like movies that resonate, that give voice to the voiceless, she says. Its an axiom of good screenwriting that you either show something or tell something doing both is a waste of time and in for colored girls, the poems tell us what we need to know, often making the framing devices redundant. She made us breathe with a purpose in waiting to exhale. The play, for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf wheeew had a very experimental format ntozake shange refers to it as a choreopoem in her book adaptation wherein seven woman who are each designated by a color of. Mar 07, 2011 director tyler perry and supporting actress kimberly elise took home statues for the film, which is based on the awardwinning play for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow. She defined the diva role in the broadway smash play, dreamgirls. I remember reading for colored girls who have considered suicide when the.
Kimberly elise portrays the abused crystal, above, in tyler perrys film of ntozake shanges 1975 play. For once, tyler perry doesnt put his name above the title, but perhaps he should with for colored girls to distinguish this train wreck of a movie from the stunning theater piece of 36 years. Kimberly elise, thandie newton, anika noni rose, tessa thompson, kerry washington, whoopi goldberg, janet jackson, phylicia rashad and, in the most searing. Kimberly elise celebrity profile check out the latest kimberly elise photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. From tyler perry comes a colorful film of great magnitude, where different women find common ground. Janet jackson, kimberly elise, phylicia rashad, loretta devine and thandie newton. Based on the awardwinning play for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf, the film earned honors for director tyler perry and supporting actress kimberly elise. Written, directed and produced by tyler perry, the film features an ensemble cast which includes janet jackson, whoopi goldberg, phylicia rashad, thandie newton, loretta devine, anika noni rose, tessa thompson, kimberly elise.
I read this book in college and it was the inspiration for my life at that time. The always wonderful kimberly elise is sensational in the toughest role, phylicia rashads a stern marvel, and anika noni rose socks over one of shanges key monologues, about how the. For colored girls is a 2010 american drama adapted from ntozake shanges 1975 original choreopoem for colored girls who have considered. It is based on the play for colored girls who have considered. B rated r for some disturbing violence including a rape, sexual content, and language. Reelblack sat down with award winning actress kimberly elise to discuss her role in the new film for colored girs, working with tyler perry, making the move to acting and her spiritual approach to. Colored girls who have considered suicidewhen the rainbow is enuf. Kimberly elise is an acclaimed actress who has stolen the hearts of many filmgoers since her debut in 1996 in the film set it off. Kimberly elise as crystal brown janet jackson as jo red loretta devine as juanita green thandie newton as tangie orange. Kimberly elise, thandie newton, anika noni rose, tessa thompson, kerry washington, whoopi goldberg, janet jackson, phylicia rashad. Kimberly elise and whoopi goldberg, the drama explores the. Tyler perry, for colored girls, win big at naacp image.
For colored girls by tyler perry kimberly elise, janet. Here, she talks about her work as jo in tyler perrys screen adaptation of for colored girls, an ensemble drama costarring kerry washington, thandie newton, kimberly elise, loretta devine and phylicia rashad. Oct 23, 2010 and so the only reasonbut its a good oneto see for colored girls the movie is the highcaliber acting of a large ensemble of gifted africanamerican actresses, which includes loretta devine, kimberly elise, whoopi goldberg, janet jackson, thandie newton, phylicia rashad, anika noni rose, jill scott, jurnee smollett, kerry washington, tessa thompson, michael ealy, macy gray and. Colored girls heartrendering characters ring true linda cook. The play, for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf wheeew had a very experimental format ntozake shange refers to it as a choreopoem in her book adaptation wherein seven woman who are each designated by a color of the rainbow tell. Its also worth watching because it remains shanges feminist exhortation for women of color to find strength in themselves and to protect it fiercely. Complete winners list for colored girls wins top film award, while denzel washington takes best actor in the fridaynight awards telecast with rather anti. Perry that i have for no other filmmaker i have ever experienced aside from spielberg. Kimberly elise close up the for colored girls interview. The cast includes loretta devine, kimberly elise, whoopi goldberg, janet jackson, phylicia. For colored girls who have considered suicidewhen the. For colored girls who have considered suicide when the.
For colored girls 2010 in new york, a group of black women, most of whom live in the same harlem apartment building, faces personal crises, heartbreak and other challenges. For colored girls, a selfless act director tyler perrys new film, for colored girls, is an adaptation of a 1977 broadway play and tells stories of abuse and empowerment. Kimberly elise nude, fappening, sexy photos, uncensored. No, i have not seen ntozake shange original play, for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf, boo, hiss, i. For colored girls showed alot of different situtaions of these different women is rape,abuse,abandonment and abortion. Kimberly elise at the book of eli premiere, chinese theater, hollywood, ca. See more ideas about coloured girls, for colored girls movie and ntozake shange. And so the only reasonbut its a good oneto see for colored girls the movie is the highcaliber acting of a large ensemble of gifted africanamerican actresses, which includes loretta devine, kimberly elise, whoopi goldberg, janet jackson, thandie newton, phylicia rashad, anika noni rose, jill scott, jurnee smollett, kerry washington, tessa thompson, michael ealy, macy gray and. Theres so much there, all the actresses offer so much in. Nevertheless, for colored girls is a very interesting, and well executed movie overall. When kimberly elise as lady in brown went i found god in myself and i loved her.
For colored girls kimberly elise janet jackson loretta devine 2010 a group of women kimberly elise, janet jackson, loretta devine comes together in search of. I surrendered fully to crystal, but i had to purge her, says elise, adding that the cast, right, had such reverence for the material. For colored girls weaves together the stories of nine different women joanna, tangie, crystal, gilda, kelly, juanita, yasmine, nyla and alice as they move into and out of one anothers existences. For colored girls wins big at naacp image awards bet. Celebrities attend the for colored girls premiere in new york. Nov 04, 2010 director tyler perrys new film, for colored girls, is an adaptation of a 1977 broadway play and tells stories of abuse and empowerment. Jan 04, 2011 from for colored girls, 2010 movie directed by tyler perry. For colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf. Kimberly elise close up the for colored girls interview youtube. She is an actress, known for john q 2002, diary of a mad black woman 2005 and for colored girls 2010. Full archive of her photos and videos from icloud leaks 2020 here. For colored girls by jennifer allennovember 30, 2010. But the real draws in this version of for colored girls are the less familiar names, like kimberly elise, who plays crystal, jos beleaguered assistant.
Jackson was spotted on the new york city set of tyler perrys new allstar casted film for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf today janet rocked her power suit and new short cut alongside tyler and costar kimberly elise as they started shooting their scenes in the city more pics when you read on. Jackson was spotted on the new york city set of tyler perrys new allstar casted film for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf today janet rocked her power suit and new short cut alongside tyler and costar kimberly elise as. Kimberly elise kimberly elise was born on april 17, 1967 in minneapolis, minnesota, usa as kimberly elise trammel. For colored girls should have stayed on the stage 11082010 04.
Crises, heartbreaks and crimes will ultimately bring these nine women. Ntozake shanges 20poem play has been altered, of course, with director tyler perry adding characters, bolstering its freeform structure and adding a few elements that will be more familiar to perrys fans than. Kimberly elise photos kimberly elise at the for colored girls movie premiere held at the ziegfeld theatre in manhattan, new york. Nov 07, 2010 for colored girls isnt a particularly good movie, but its worth seeing because the womens performances are terrific especially elise, devine, rose, and washington. With janet jackson, anika noni rose, whoopi goldberg, kimberly elise. Tyler perry, for colored girls, win big at naacp image awards ensemble film nabs awards for best picture, best director and best supporting actress kimberly elise. In for colored girls, kimberly elise again shines through storm.
Kimberly elise trammel born april 17, 1967 is an american film and television actress. In 1974, ntozake shanges choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf made its stage debut, combining poetry, dance and music, and most significantly, placing the black female experience center stage. Jackson was spotted on the new york city set of tyler perrys new allstar casted film for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf today. For colored girls touched my soulspace and to date, it is admittedly tylers best film. Crystal kimberly elise faces an unhappy existence as an abused lover. Director tyler perry and supporting actress kimberly elise took home statues for the film, which is based on the awardwinning play for colored girls. Host michel martin speaks with actress kimberly elise about. In 2010, elise starred in the drama film for colored girls as the battered wife crystal. Waiting to exhale 15 movie clip bernie burns johns clothes. The movie for colored girls, starring janet jackson, loretta devine, michael ealy, kimberly elise, and omari hardwick, opens today. For colored girls interview kimberly elise youtube. Elise goes from mad to sad for colored girls movies.
Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. The for colored girls interview pittsburgh urban media. Movie magic music for colored girls main title montage. For colored girls star loretta devine makes it look easy. Ll cool j, affion crockett, kimberly elise, kerry washington and vanessa williams, angela bassett, naacp chairwoman. For colored girls should have stayed on the stage huffpost. For colored girls has received accolades primarily from african american film and critic associations, in multiple categories including acting, writing, directing and overall production. For colored girls 2010 directed by tyler perry featuring kimberly elise, janet jackson, loretta devine, thandie newton, anika noni rose, kerry washington, tessa thompson, phylicia rashad, whoopi goldberg, macy gray. Starring kerry washington, janet jackson, anika noni rose, kimberly elise, loretta devine and thandie newton. Tyler perry as a director is known for addressing what can be very sensitive topics. For colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf by ntozake shange is a choreopoem, a term coined by the author to describe a dramatic work that is a combination of poetry, dance, music, and song. Hill harper, kimberly elise kimberly elise photos 42nd. Here, she talks about playing tangie in tyler perrys screen adaptation of ntozake shanges for colored girls, an ensemble drama costarring kerry washington, janet jackson, kimberly elise, loretta devine and phylicia rashad. May 25, 2011 for colored girls should have stayed on the stage 11082010 04.
The film is based on ntozake shange s 1975 original choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf, and was written, directed and produced by tyler perry. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. In lyrical, honest, angry, funny and tender language, shanges colored girls evoked the feelings woven into the fabric of black female life. Faced with the greater spectrum, they are gifted hope and inspiration. Nov 05, 2010 but the real draws in this version of for colored girls are the less familiar names, like kimberly elise, who plays crystal, jos beleaguered assistant. For women with violent men in their lives for colored girls. For colored girls isnt a particularly good movie, but its worth seeing because the womens performances are terrific especially elise, devine, rose, and washington.
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