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)