Detroit family goes viral, catches Oprah’s attention

The creativity of a Detroit mother and her two daughters landed them an unforgettable moment on the “purple carpet” with Oprah Winfrey for the premiere of the reimagined version of “The Color Purple”.

Kenya White and her daughters, Robin “Rosie” McKee and A’Blesyn Davis, caught Oprah’s attention with a video they created that went viral. The video showed Rosie reenacting a famous scene from “The Color Purple”. Oprah, who starred in the 1985 film and produced the 2023 film, saw the viral video and invited the family to be on the purple carpet for the premiere of “The Color Purple” remake in Los Angeles.

Watch the video above to hear the family’s reaction to meeting Oprah and being a part of such a special event.