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Desreta Jackson (born April 19, 1971) is a Virgin Islander actress, producer and entrepreneur. She is best known for her role as Young Celie in the movie The Color Purple.
Desreta Jackson was born in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. She is best known for her starring role as “young Celie” in the 1985 Oscar-nominated film, “ The Color Purple .”. Directed by Steven Spielberg, which features Oprah Winfrey and Laurence Fishburne, stars Whoopie Goldberg as adult Celie Harris. Her stellar performance in “The ...
Desreta Jackson is known for The Color Purple (1985), Sister Act (1992) and A Perfect Chaos (2017).
Mar 20, 2021 · Desreta Jackson, best known for her role as Young Celie in The Color Purple, sat down in a recent interview and opened up about her life experiences in Hollywood and beyond.
May 15, 2020 · Actress Desreta Jackson was just in her preteens when she landed the role of young Celie in the Steven Spielberg film, The Color Purple. Jackson shared the role with Whoppi Goldberg, who played the older version of the character.
Dec 18, 2020 · For Desreta Jackson, who made her big-screen debut as young Celie in the film, The Color Purple sends a message that women aren’t disposable. And even women who have been abused and cast aside can rise above their circumstances.
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